Privacy Policy

AELC Privacy Policy

1. Introduction
The Access, Equity & Leadership Collective (“AELC,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled with care, respect, and transparency.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information from visitors, subscribers, supporters, and community members who interact with our website, surveys, bill tracker, and digital tools.
By using our website or submitting information to AELC, you agree to the practices outlined in this policy.

2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily
We collect information you submit through surveys, forms (including the bill tracker), newsletter sign-ups, event registrations, and contact forms.
Examples of information you may choose to provide:

Name
Email address
Phone number
City or state
Accessibility needs (optional)
Opinions or concerns related to disability policy and legislation
Demographic selections (optional)
Written comments or feedback

2.2 Sensitive Information
AELC may collect optional sensitive information such as disability identity, racial or ethnic identity, or other demographic details. You are never required to provide this information. If you choose to share it, we keep it confidential and securely stored.

2.3 Automatically Collected Information
Our website provider (Wix) may automatically collect:

Device type
Browser type
IP address
Page views
Basic website analytics
Cookies needed for site functionality

For full details on Wix analytics and cookies, please review Wix’s documentation.

3. How We Use Your Information
AELC uses collected information to:

Understand community needs
Shape disability-related advocacy priorities
Improve our programs, tools, and outreach
Provide updates, newsletters, and alerts
Track engagement for the Bill Tracker
Communicate about events, resources, and opportunities
Strengthen accessibility and inclusion

We do not use your information for advertising or profiling.

4. Sharing Your Information
AELC does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
We may share information with:

Trusted third-party platforms used to operate AELC (Wix, Google Forms, email services)
Partners assisting with program delivery, only when necessary and with confidentiality protections

Third-party providers process data only on our behalf and cannot use it for their own purposes.

5. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to safeguard your data through:

Secure storage systems
Password-protected accounts
Restricted staff access
Trusted third-party platforms

Although no system is completely risk-free, we are committed to ongoing privacy and security best practices.

6. Data Retention
AELC retains information only as long as necessary to support:

Program goals
Legislative research
Community engagement
Email subscription preferences
Nonprofit recordkeeping

You may request deletion at any time.

7. Your Rights
You have the right to:

Access your personal information
Correct inaccurate information
Request deletion of your data
Withdraw consent
Unsubscribe from emails at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at: info@aelcmichigan.org

8. Children’s Privacy
AELC does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If such data is discovered, we will delete it promptly.

9. Links to Third-Party Websites
Our website may include links to external sites. AELC is not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. We encourage users to review their policies.

10. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Any changes will be posted here with a new “Last Updated” date.

11. Contact Us
For questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, contact:
Email: aelc.advoacy@gmail.com
Location: Michigan, USA

Last updated: November 2025