Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 1, 2025

Advocacy Coach Inc (“aCoach,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use aCoach.org and related services (the “Services”).

By using the Services, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following information directly from you when you use our Services:

Contact information: name and email address
Organizational affiliation (e.g., the community-based organization or institution you represent)
Advocacy issues you identify while using the Services
Health-related concerns you choose to disclose in the course of advocacy planning
We do not intentionally collect sensitive health data, financial information, or data from minors under 18.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected to:

Provide and improve the Services
Support organizational and advocacy campaign dashboards
Communicate with you regarding your use of the Services
Train and improve our technology tools (in aggregated and de-identified form only)
Comply with applicable legal and nonprofit reporting requirements

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your information. We may share information only in limited circumstances:

With service providers that help us operate the Services (e.g., cloud hosting, email systems) under strict confidentiality obligations
With human facilitators engaged in supporting your advocacy efforts
As required by law, regulation, or legal process
In aggregated or de-identified form for research, reporting, or impact measurement

4. Data Security

We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

5. Your Choices

You may request to access, update, or correct your information by contacting us at [email protected].
You may unsubscribe from communications at any time by following the instructions in our emails.
You may request deletion of your information, subject to our legal and operational obligations as a nonprofit.

6. Children’s Privacy

Our Services are intended for adults affiliated with organizations. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 18. If you believe we have collected information from a minor, please contact us and we will delete it.

7. California Privacy Rights

Although as a nonprofit organization aCoach.org is not directly subject to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), we are committed to transparency and privacy best practices.

If you are a California resident, you may contact us to:

Request information about the categories of personal data we collect.
Request corrections to inaccurate information.
Request deletion of your personal information, subject to our nonprofit obligations.
We will make reasonable efforts to honor such requests consistent with our mission and legal obligations.

8. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the State of California. Any disputes shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts of Alameda County, California.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Effective Date” above reflects the most recent version. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

10. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Advocacy Coach Inc (DBA aCoach, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization)
490 43rd St., Suite 350, Oakland, CA 94609
[email protected]