Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 25, 2026

Introduction

Illinois Family Action (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our supporters, visitors, and subscribers.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website at
illinoisfamilyaction.org, subscribe to our communications, or interact with us in any capacity.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and other contact details you voluntarily provide when signing up for alerts, making donations, or contacting us.
• Text Messaging Information: Phone number and consent data when you opt in to receive text messages from us.
• Website Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and other analytics data collected through cookies and similar technologies.
• Donation Information: Payment details necessary to process your contributions, handled securely through third-party payment processors.

Text Messaging Opt-In Data

We will not share or sell your text messaging opt-in data, consent, or related personal information with any third parties, unless required by law.

When you opt in to receive text messages from Illinois Family Action, we collect your phone number and record of consent solely for the purpose of sending you the messages you have requested.
You may opt out of text messages at any time by replying STOP to any message you receive from us. After opting out, you will receive a final confirmation message and will no longer receive text messages from us unless you opt in again.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To send you news, updates, action alerts, and other communications you have opted in to receive.
• To process and acknowledge your donations.
• To respond to your inquiries and requests.
• To improve our website, content, and outreach efforts.
• To comply with applicable laws and legal obligations.

Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share limited information with trusted service providers who assist us with website hosting, email delivery, payment processing, and text messaging services — solely as needed to perform those functions on our behalf.
These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the services we have engaged them to provide.

We may also disclose information when required by law, in response to legal process, or to protect the rights, safety, or property of Illinois Family Action, our supporters, or the public.

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to analyze site traffic and improve your browsing experience.
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of our website.

Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights & Choices

You have the right to:

• Opt out of email communications by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email.
• Opt out of text messages by replying STOP at any time.
• Request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information by contacting us.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including those of our sister organization, Illinois Family Institute.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies independently.

Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights regarding your personal data, please contact us at:

Illinois Family Action
Website: illinoisfamilyaction.org/contact-us