privacy policy

Federal Unionists Network
Effective Date: Thursday, March 12, 2026

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how the Federal Unionists’ Network (the “FUN,” "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects the information, including personally identifiable information ("PII"), of individuals who visit our website or otherwise interact with us. We are committed to respecting the privacy of our website users and contributors, and to handling PII in accordance with applicable privacy laws and regulations, including but not limited to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), where applicable, and other state data privacy laws.

This policy applies to all PII collected through our website, mobile applications, electronic communications, or through other means such as in-person events, paper forms, or telephone communications.

2. Information We Collect

2.1. Personal Information

We may collect the following categories of personal information from you: 

• Identifiers: Name, email address, mailing address, phone number, IP address, device identifiers, and online account information

• Financial information: Payment card numbers, bank account numbers, donation history, and transaction records

• Protected classification characteristics: Age, gender, ethnicity, and other demographic information (when voluntarily provided)

• Commercial information: Donation history, event registration, product purchases, and service usage

• Internet/electronic activity: Interaction with our website, applications, and electronic communications, and related browsing and search history

• Professional information: Employment history, educational background, union and professional affiliations (for volunteer applications or employment purposes)

• Inferences: Drawn from any of the information identified above to create a profile reflecting your preferences, characteristics, and behaviors as they relate to FUN’s work and mission

2.2. Sources of Information

We may collect your personal information from the following sources:

• Directly from you: When you make a donation, register for an event, sign up for newsletters, complete surveys, contact us, or otherwise interact with our services

• Publicly available sources: Such as social media profiles or other publicly accessible databases

• Automatically: Through cookies, web beacons, pixel tags, server logs, and other tracking technologies on our website and in our electronic communications

2.3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities and to distinguish you from other users of our website. These technologies help us provide you with a better experience when you browse our website and allow us to improve our site.

You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies or to alert you when websites set or access cookies. If you disable or refuse cookies, please note that some parts of our website may become inaccessible or not function properly.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

• Program  Improvement: Providing and improving our programs and website functionality

• Transaction Processing: Processing donations, event registrations, membership applications, and other financial transactions

• Communication: Communicating with you about our activities, events, programs, and fundraising efforts

• Personalization: Tailoring content, recommendations, and communications based on your interests and preferences

• Analytics: Analyzing website usage, user demographics, and engagement patterns to improve our online presence and outreach efforts

• Legal Compliance: Complying with legal and regulatory requirements, including tax reporting obligations for charitable organizations

• Security: Preventing fraud, unauthorized access, and protecting the security and integrity of our systems and data

• Legitimate Organizational Interests: Pursuing our legitimate organizational interests, such as donor relations, program development, and strategic planning

We process your personal information only for the purposes specified above and in accordance with this Privacy Policy. We do not use automated decision-making or profiling that would produce legal effects concerning you or similarly significantly affect you without your consent.

4. Sharing of Personal Information

4.1. Third-Party Sharing

We may share your personal information with the following categories of third parties:

• Service providers: Who assist us in operating our website, processing donations, managing communications, and delivering our services (e.g., payment processors, web hosting providers, email service providers, customer relationship management systems)

• Analytics and marketing partners: To help us understand and improve our website performance, outreach, and mission-aligned efforts, and user experience

• Affiliates and subsidiaries: Within the Federal Unionists Network group for purposes consistent with this Privacy Policy

• Government agencies and law enforcement: Only as required by law, in response to legal process, or to protect our legal rights. We will not share information in response to a request with no legal basis.

• Other nonprofits: With your explicit consent, we may share your information with other nonprofit organizations for collaborative initiatives or joint programs

For each category of third party, we share only the minimum amount of information necessary to fulfill the intended purpose.

4.2. No Sale of Personal Information

We do not sell, rent, or otherwise disclose your personal information to third parties for their own marketing purposes or monetary consideration. We respect your privacy and are committed to maintaining your trust.

4.3. Data Transfers

If we transfer your personal information to third parties or service providers located outside your country of residence, we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

5. Your Privacy Rights

5.1. Accessing and Correcting Your Information

You have the right to access, review, and correct the personal information we hold about you. To exercise this right, please submit a verifiable request using the procedure described in Section 5.4 below.

To verify your request, we may ask you to provide certain information to confirm your identity. The information we request will depend on your relationship with us and the sensitivity of the information you are requesting

5.2. Opting Out of Communications

You may opt out of receiving promotional communications from us by:

• Following the unsubscribe instructions provided in any email or text message

• Emailing us at info@federalunionists.net

• Writing to us at the address provided in Section 9

Please note that even if you opt out of promotional communications, we may still send you non-promotional communications, such as those about your account, donations, event registrations, or our ongoing business relations.

5.3. Additional Rights

Depending on your location and applicable privacy laws, you may have additional rights, including:

• Right to Delete: You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions provided by law

• Right to Restrict or Object to Processing: You may request that we limit how we use and disclose your information

• Right to Data Portability: You may request a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format

• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your privacy rights

5.4. Process for Exercising Your Rights

To exercise your privacy rights:

1. Submit a request via email or mail using the contact information in Section 9

2. Provide sufficient information to allow us to verify your identity

3. Describe your request with sufficient detail to allow us to properly understand, evaluate, and respond to it

We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law (typically 30-45 days). If we require additional time, we will inform you of the reason and extension period in writing.

If we deny your request, we will explain the reasons for the denial and provide information on how to appeal the decision.

6. Data Security and Retention

6.1. Security Measures

We maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information from loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures may include:

• Encryption of sensitive personal information

• Secure network infrastructure with firewalls and intrusion detection

• Regular security assessments and vulnerability testing

• Access controls and authentication procedures

• Staff training on data protection and security practices

• Incident response procedures

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

6.2. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, including:

• For the duration of our relationship with you

• As needed to provide you with information, products, or services

• As necessary to comply with our legal obligations (such as tax reporting requirements)

• As necessary to resolve disputes and enforce our agreements

Our specific retention periods vary based on the type of information and the purpose for which it was collected. The criteria used to determine our retention periods include:

• The length of time we have an ongoing relationship with you

• Whether there is a legal obligation to which we are subject

• Whether retention is advisable in light of our legal position (such as for statutes of limitations, litigation, or regulatory investigations)

When we no longer need to retain your personal information, we will securely delete or anonymize it. If this is not possible (for example, because your personal information has been stored in backup archives), we will securely store your personal information and isolate it from any further processing until deletion is possible.

7. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected or received personal information from a child under 13 without verification of parental consent, we will delete that information. If you believe we might have any information from or about a child under 13, please contact us using the information provided in Section 9.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, and other factors. We will post the revised policy on our website and update the "Effective Date" at the top of this Privacy Policy.

For material changes, we will provide reasonable notice before the changes take effect, which may include:

• Displaying a prominent notice on our website

• Sending you an email notification

• Other methods consistent with applicable law

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about our information practices and the ways you can help protect your privacy. Your continued use of our website or services after the revised Privacy Policy has been posted constitutes your acceptance of the changes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us at:

Federal Unionists Network

Attn: 1901 West Carroll Avenue

3rd Floor

Chicago, IL 60612

Email: info@federalunionists.net

Website: https://www.federalunionists.net/

We are committed to working with you to obtain a fair resolution of any complaint or concern about privacy. If, however, you believe that we have not been able to assist with your complaint or concern, you may have the right to file a complaint with the data protection authority in your country of residence.

Applicable Laws and Regulations

This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with relevant data protection laws and regulations, including, where applicable:

• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

• California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA)

• Colorado Privacy Act (CPA)

• Nevada Privacy Law (NRS 630A)

• Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA)

• Other state and federal privacy laws

We regularly monitor changes in these laws and guidelines to ensure our privacy practices remain compliant and aligned with industry standards.