This policy describes how Demand Progress Action Inc. collects, uses, and discloses information regarding use of Watchdog.net. By using the site, you agree that your information may be processed, transferred, and stored in the United States.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When you sign a petition or interact with our campaigns, we may collect your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and other information you voluntarily share.

Automatically Collected Data

We passively gather IP addresses, browser details, device identifiers, referral sources, page views, and time spent on pages. We may use cookies, web beacons, tracking pixels, or scripts for data collection. You can adjust your browser's cookie settings, though this may affect some functionality.

Third-Party Information

We may receive data from public records, marketers, social networks, and other sources, and combine it with information we collect directly.

How We Use Your Information

• Email list management and subscriber communications
• Service provision and feature improvement
• Internal research and reporting
• Security and fraud prevention
• Legal compliance
• Aggregated or de-identified analysis

Information Disclosure

Demand Progress may share data with affiliated entities (including Demand Progress Education Fund), service providers handling hosting, security, and marketing, legal authorities when required, and organizations during mergers or asset transfers. We do not sell or disclose your information for online targeted advertising purposes.

Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may request access to your personal information, deletion, processing restrictions, and opt-out from targeted advertising.

Data Protection

We implement administrative, technical, and physical security measures, though we cannot guarantee complete protection. Information is retained based on collection purpose and deleted when no longer needed.

Children's Privacy

Children's privacy protections apply where legally required. Third-party websites operate under their own separate privacy policies.

Contact

Demand Progress Action Inc.
30 Ritchie Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20910
info@demandprogress.org