The American Association of Disability Justice (AADJ) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit AADJ.org or use our services.

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1. Information We Collect

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We may collect the following types of information:

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a. Information You Provide to Us

• Name, email address, phone number, mailing address

• Membership details, caregiver or advocate contact information

• Payment information (processed securely through third-party providers)

• Information submitted via forms, surveys, or account creation

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b. Automatically Collected Information

• IP address, browser type, device information

• Pages visited and actions taken on the site

• Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 7)

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2. How We Use Your Information

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We use the information we collect to:

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• Provide and manage membership benefits, resources, and community features

• Process transactions and send confirmations

• Communicate important updates, news, and opportunities

• Improve website functionality, security, and user experience

• Comply with legal requirements and protect against fraudulent activity

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3. Sharing of Information

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We do not sell your personal information.
We may share information:

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• With trusted service providers who help operate our website, payment systems, or member services

• With partner organizations for member benefits (only when necessary and with appropriate safeguards)

• When required by law or legal process

• To protect the rights, property, or safety of AADJ, our members, or others

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4. Membership and Account Information

If you create an account, you are responsible for keeping your login credentials secure.

Members may update or correct their information at any time by logging into their account or contacting us directly.

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5. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

When no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize the data.

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6. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

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• Access, update, or delete your personal information

• Opt out of certain communications

• Request a copy of the information we hold about you

 

To exercise your rights, contact us at info@aadj.org.

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7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

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AADJ.org uses cookies to:

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• Improve site performance and user experience

• Remember your preferences

• Analyze traffic and trends

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You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features may not function properly without them.

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8. Security Measures

We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.

While we strive to protect your information, no system is 100% secure.

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9. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent.

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10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a new “Effective Date.”

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11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact:

American Association of Disability Justice (AADJ)

Email: info@aadj.org
Website: https://www.aadj.org