Effective Date: April 24, 2026
This Privacy Notice describes how Demand Progress Action Inc. (“we” or “Demand Progress”) collects, uses, and discloses information with respect to your use of the website located at https://demandprogress.org/ (the “Website”). We refer to the Website and any services we provide or interactions you have with us in connection with the Website as the “Services.”
Before you use or submit any information in connection with the Services, carefully review this Privacy Notice. By using the Services, you agree to this Privacy Notice and that we may process, transfer, and store your information in the United States as outlined below. The terms “you” or “user” refer to all individuals accessing the Services for any reason.
Information We Collect
The information we collect from you and about you depends on how you use the Services and the information you provide to Demand Progress. We collect information in three main ways: (1) information you choose to provide to us; (2) information we collect automatically through technology when you use the Services; and (3) information we collect from others.
Information You Provide To Us
We collect information about our users when users choose to provide that information to us. For example, we collect information from users when a user signs up to receive emails from us, or otherwise communicates and interacts with us. The kinds of information we may collect include your first and last name, your email address, your mailing address, your mobile telephone number, and any other information you provide to us in connection with your use of the Services.
Information that Is Passively and Automatically Collected
When you visit the Services, we may automatically receive and record information from your computer or mobile device. This information allows us to recognize you when you return to the Services and helps us understand how people are navigating and using our Services so that we can improve your experience. The types of information we may collect include, by way of example only, your IP address, browser type, browser language, operating system, state or country from which you accessed the Services, software and hardware attributes (including device ID), referring and exit pages and URLs, platform type, the number of clicks, files you download, pages viewed, the amount of time spent on particular pages, the date and time you used the Services, error logs, and other similar information. From your IP address, we may be able to infer your general location (e.g., city and state or postal code).
We may use third-party providers and technologies, such as cookies, web beacons, tracking pixels, or scripts, to help us collect the data described above. We use the term “cookie” in the broad sense to include all similar techniques and technologies. A cookie is a small text file that is placed on your computer or device when you visit a website that stores certain information about your website usage. For example, cookies enable us to recognize your computer; store your preferences and settings; and assist with administrative security functions.
You can change your settings to notify you when a cookie is being set or updated, or to block cookies altogether. If you disable cookies, some functionality of the Services may be impaired.
The information collected via cookies will be disclosed to or collected directly by these service providers, who use the information to help us evaluate your use of the Services, including by noting the third-party website from which you arrive, analyzing usage trends, assisting with fraud prevention, and providing certain features to you.
Information We Collect from Others
We may receive additional information about you from third parties and other sources, such as from your references, public records, marketers, researchers, analysts, social media networks, and other organizations. We may combine this information with information we collect directly from you to derive your possible interests and to provide a more relevant experience for you and to improve the Services.
How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- For the purposes for which you provided the information, including:
- To add your email address to our email list so that you receive emails from us;
- To respond to your inquiries or requests;
- To engage with you in providing our Services, such as hosting networking events.
- To maintain and improve the Services, including:
- To provide the features and services available through the Services;
- To improve the content and features of the Services or to develop new services;
- To administer and troubleshoot the Services.
- For internal research and reporting.
- For our business operations, including for security, fraud prevention, and legal compliance.
- To comply with laws and regulations for our legitimate interests or the legitimate interests of others.
- For other purposes for which we seek your consent in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
If you provide us with your email address, we may add you to our email distribution list. If you wish to stop receiving emails from us, please email us at [email protected] or click the unsubscribe link in the footer of an email from us. Please note that opting out or unsubscribing will not prevent you from receiving communications that are not marketing in nature, such as important notices about changes to our terms and policies.
If you provide us with your mobile number, you consent to receiving calls and messages, including autodialed and automated calls and texts, from Demand Progress. Messaging rates may apply. You may opt out of receiving calls or text messages from us at any time.
We may also aggregate or de-identify information we collect from you so that it cannot reasonably identify you or your computer or device, or we may collect information that is already in de-identified form. Our use and disclosure of aggregated or de-identified information is not subject to any restrictions under this Privacy Notice, and we may, in our sole discretion, use and disclose such information for any lawful purpose.
When We Disclose Your Information
We may disclose your information to or with third parties under the following circumstances:
- With Consent. We may disclose your information with your consent or at your direction, consistent with applicable legal requirements.
- To Affiliated Entities. We may disclose your information to entities affiliated with us, including Demand Progress Education Fund.
- To Service Providers. We may provide access to or disclose your information with select third parties that perform services for us to help us run our organization. These may include, for example, entities that provide applicant tracking systems, data storage, web hosting, security, fraud prevention, research, marketing, and legal services.
- Protection of Demand Progress and Others. We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in a good faith belief that disclosure is permitted by this Privacy Notice or reasonably necessary or appropriate for any of the following reasons:
- to comply with legal process;
- to enforce this Notice, including investigation of potential violations thereof;
- to respond to claims that any content violates the rights of third parties; and/or
- to protect the rights, property, or personal safety of Demand Progress, its agents and affiliates, users, and the public. This includes exchanging information with other companies and organizations for fraud protection, spam/malware prevention, and similar purposes.
- Organizational Transfers. If we participate in a merger, acquisition, bankruptcy, or other transfer or reorganization of assets (including in contemplation thereof, e.g., due diligence), we may disclose your information because user information collected through the Services may be among the transferred assets.
- Aggregated Data. We may disclose aggregated and de-identified information for any lawful purpose.
How We Protect Your Information
We use a variety of administrative, technical, and physical security measures designed to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These safeguards vary based on the sensitivity of the information that we collect and store. However, we cannot and do not guarantee that these measures will prevent every unauthorized attempt to access, use, or disclose your information because, despite our efforts, no Internet and/or other electronic transmissions can be completely secure.
Retention of Your Information
We retain information for different periods of time depending on the purposes for which we collect and use it, as described in this Privacy Notice. We will delete or de-identify information when it is no longer needed to fulfill these purposes, unless a longer retention period is required to comply with applicable laws. There may be technical or other operational reasons where we are unable to fully delete or de-identify your information. Where this is the case, we will take reasonable measures to prevent further processing your information.
Privacy Rights
We provide you with the ability to exercise certain controls and choices regarding our collection, use, and disclosure of your information. Depending on the laws in your jurisdiction of residence, you may request:
- The right to access and obtain information about categories of personal information we have collected.
- The right to correct or to request deletion of certain personal information.
- The right to restrict processing of sensitive personal information.
- The right to opt out of the sale of your personal information.
- The right to opt out of targeted advertising.
- The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights.
Please note that your exercise of these rights is subject to certain exceptions and limitations that may apply to restrict the scope of a given right and our ability to respond to a given request. We may have to verify your identity in connection with any request related to exercising these rights to help ensure that we provide the information we maintain to the individuals to whom it relates and allow only those individuals or their authorized representatives to exercise these rights.
Please note that we do not use your information to make decisions that produce legal or similar effects based solely on the automated processing of your information. We also do not “sell” or disclose your information for online targeted advertising purposes.
We will consider all requests and provide our response within the time period required by applicable law. If we deny your request, in whole or in part, you may have the right to appeal the decision. In such circumstances, we will provide you with information regarding the appeals process. To make a request, please contact us at [email protected].
Children’s Privacy
The Services are intended for general audiences and are not directed at children. If we become aware that we have collected information without verifiable parental consent from children under an age where such consent is required under applicable law, we will take reasonable steps to delete it as soon as possible.
Third-Party Links and Websites
The Services may contain links to third-party websites. Please be aware that we are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of such other sites. The collection, use and disclosure of your information will be subject to the privacy policies of those third-party websites, not this Privacy Notice. Therefore, we encourage our users to be aware when they leave our Services and to read the privacy policies of every website they visit that collects their information.
Revisions to Privacy Notice
We will continue to review this Privacy Notice and we may make changes to the Notice from time to time. The date at the top of this page indicates the last time changes were made. You should check this page periodically for updates. If we make material changes to this Notice, we will provide you with notice as required by law. Your continued use of the Services will signify that you have read, understood, and accepted the terms of the updated Privacy Notice.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Notice, you can contact us by emailing us at [email protected] or at:
Demand Progress Action Inc.
30 Ritchie Ave.
Silver Spring, MD 20910