Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 15, 2025
Overview
Delaware DSA is committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. This privacy policy explains our data practices for the Delaware DSA website and our organizing activities.
Organization Information
Delaware DSA is a local chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America, a member-run democratic socialist organization. We are committed to advancing democratic socialist values and organizing for political and economic justice.
Information We Collect
We collect information in several ways to support our organizing and communication efforts:
Contact Forms
When you submit our contact form, we collect:
- Your name
- Email address
- Subject line (optional)
- Message content
- Timestamp of submission
Event Photography
At Delaware DSA events, we may collect:
- Your name and email address for photo release forms
- Visual likeness through photography at public events
- Consent preferences for use of your image
Newsletter Subscriptions
For our newsletter, we may collect:
- Email address
- Name (if provided)
- Subscription preferences
- Engagement metrics (opens, clicks)
Website Usage
We automatically collect certain technical information:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referring website
- Device and operating system information
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Responding to your inquiries and contact form submissions
- Sending newsletters and updates about Delaware DSA activities
- Organizing events and campaigns
- Creating promotional materials using event photography (with consent)
- Improving our website and digital organizing tools
- Communicating with members and supporters about DSA activities
Data Retention
We retain different types of information for different periods based on our organizing needs and legal requirements:
Contact Form Data
Contact form submissions are retained for up to 18 months to allow us to respond to your inquiry and follow up as needed.
Photo Release Forms
Photo release forms and consent records are retained indefinitely or until you withdraw consent, as they serve as legal documentation for our use of your image.
Newsletter Data
Newsletter subscription data is retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
Website Analytics
Technical website usage data is retained for up to 24 months for analysis and improvement purposes.
How We Share Your Information
Delaware DSA does not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:
- With national DSA for membership coordination and organizing support
- With trusted service providers who help us operate our website and communications (like email services)
- When required by law or to protect our legal rights
- With other progressive organizations for coalition work, only with your explicit consent
Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information:
- Secure transmission of data using HTTPS encryption
- Regular security updates and patches
- Access controls limiting who can view personal information
- Secure hosting infrastructure with backup systems
- Regular review of our security practices
Your Rights and Choices
You have several rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we have about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to our legitimate organizing needs)
- Opt-out: Unsubscribe from newsletters or withdraw consent for photography
- Portability: Request your data in a commonly used format
To exercise these rights, contact us at delaware.socialists@gmail.com
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect information:
Action Network (ActionNetwork.org)
Sending newsletters and responding to contact forms
Subject to our email provider's privacy policy
Website Hosting (Vercel)
Hosting our website and ensuring uptime
Subject to Vercel's privacy policy
Content Management (WordPress)
Managing website content through headless WordPress
Subject to our hosting provider's privacy policy
Children's Privacy
Our website and services are not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete that information promptly.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify users of material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new 'Last Updated' date. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us About Privacy
If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Legal Notice
This privacy policy is effective as of the date listed above and applies to all information collected by Delaware DSA through our website and organizing activities.