Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 2025
Last Updated: 10/28/25

1. Overview

AKG Advocacy (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website (akgadvocacy.org) or interact with us through email, forms, or other digital platforms.

2. Information We Collect

We only collect information that helps us provide advocacy resources and support. The types of information may include:

A. Information You Provide Directly

• Name, email address, or phone number when you contact us or subscribe to updates

• Information you voluntarily share through forms, questionnaires, or intake requests

• Any documents or personal stories you choose to submit as part of advocacy support
  
  

B. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our site, we may automatically collect:

• Browser type, device information, and pages visited

• Date, time, and duration of your visit

• Basic analytics data (via trusted third-party services like Google Analytics)
  
  

This information is used only to understand visitor engagement and improve our website’s content and accessibility.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information only for legitimate advocacy and educational purposes, including:

• Responding to your messages, questions, or requests for assistance

• Providing updates, newsletters, or advocacy resources (if you opt-in)

• Improving website functionality and visitor experience

• Maintaining security and preventing unauthorized access or spam
  
  

We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

4. Sharing of Information

We may share limited information only when necessary, such as:

• With service providers who help operate our website or email systems (under confidentiality agreements)

• When required by law, regulation, or legal process

• With your explicit consent, such as sharing advocacy materials or stories publicly
  
  

5. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your data.
While no online system is completely secure, we use encrypted connections (SSL), password protection, and limited access to ensure reasonable protection against loss, misuse, or unauthorized disclosure.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Request access to or correction of your personal data

• Withdraw consent for communications at any time

• Request deletion of your information by contacting us at carley@akgadvocacy.org
  
  

We honor all requests within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable laws.

7. Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience.
You can disable cookies in your browser settings if you prefer not to share usage data, but some features may not function properly.

8. External Links

AKG Advocacy’s website may include links to other websites for educational or reference purposes.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before sharing any personal information.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our site and services are intended for adults and advocates.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes in laws or our operations.
The revised version will always include a new “Effective Date.”

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

AKG Advocacy
Email: carley@akgadvocacy.org
Website: www.akgadvocacy.org