Privacy Policy
Last Updated: April 15, 2026
The Association of Defense Communities (ADC) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our websites.
What Information We Collect
We only collect the data you provide directly.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Send you email updates, event notices, and news from ADC
- Tailor our messaging based on your interests or location
- Fulfill mailings of free items, if you provide your address
- Conduct internal analysis to improve engagement
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.
How We Protect Your Information
We use reasonable technical, administrative, and organizational safeguards to help protect your information against unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.
Data Sharing
We do not share your personal information outside of ADC unless:
- You’ve given explicit permission
- It’s required to send you communications via trusted providers (e.g., email services or mailing fulfillment partners)
- Required by law, subpoena, or legal process
Any partners we work with are contractually required to safeguard your data.
Your Choices and Rights
You may:
- Unsubscribe at any time using the link in our emails
- Access, correct, or delete your data by contacting us at info@defensecommunities.org
- Decline to provide optional data without affecting your Supporter status
If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to request:
- Access to the personal information we hold about you
- Deletion of your personal information
- Information about how your data is used and shared
To make a CCPA request, email us at info@defensecommunities.org with the subject line “CCPA Request.”
Cookies and Tracking
Cookies and Tracking
We may use basic web analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand visitor behavior on our site. These tools may collect information such as browser type, pages visited, and time spent—but this data is not personally identifiable unless you submit a form.
This site is also protected by reCAPTCHA, a security service provided by Google, to help prevent spam and abuse. As part of this service, Google may collect behavioral signals and browser information to determine whether activity on the site is automated. Google processes this data solely to provide and maintain the reCAPTCHA service on our behalf.
We do not use cookies for advertising or behavioral tracking.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we’ll update the “Last Updated” date at the top and provide notice on our website.
Contact Us
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