Privacy Policy
This privacy policy (“policy”) will help you understand how the People Over Petro Coalition, POPCO (“us”, “we”, “our”) uses and protects the data you provide to us when you visit and use peopleoverpetro.org (“website”, “service”).
We reserve the right to change this policy at any given time. If changes are made, you will be promptly notified through our website or via email. To stay up to date, we advise you to frequently review this page.
What User Data We Collect
When you visit the website, we may collect the following data:
- Your IP address.
- Your contact information and email address when provided through forms.
- Information such as interests and preferences.
- Data about your online behavior on our website.
- Information collected through embedded functionalities, such as from Action Network, Airtable, or Fillout.com, which may include identifiers, internet activity, and inferred data.
How We Collect Your Data
We collect your data through the following methods:
- When you provide it directly through forms on our website.
- Automatically through your use of our website, such as via cookies and tracking technologies.
- Through embedded third-party functionalities, such as Action Network, Airtable, and Fillout.com.
Why We Collect Your Data
We collect your data for several reasons:
- To better understand your needs.
- To improve our services.
- To contact you regarding surveys, action alerts, and other updates.
- To customize our website according to your preferences and online behavior.
- To process requests and interactions submitted through Action Network, Airtable, Fillout, and other third-party services.
How We Use and Share Your Data
POPCO will use your data solely for the purposes outlined in this policy. We do not sell, rent, release, or trade your personal information to others without your prior consent, except as required by law. Any sharing of information with third parties is strictly for fulfilling our obligations to you, such as through the use of services like Action Network, Airtable, and Fillout.com. Your data will never be shared with third parties for marketing purposes without explicit consent.
When You Provide Information
We maintain an active list of coalition member and organizational information, some of which is publicly available in our member directory on our website. We only share information you and other members provide directly through our forms.
When completing a form, you will be asked to confirm permissions and choose whether your information is shared with partnering organizations such as Halt the Harm Network and FracTracker Alliance, which maintain a broader Alliance Map of Organizations. If you consent, your information may be displayed as part of this larger network. This includes the use of third-party services like Airtable and Fillout.com.
Text Message Opt-Out
If you are receiving text messages from us and wish to stop receiving them, simply respond with either “STOP” or “UNSUBSCRIBE” to the number from which you received the message. Once we receive your message, you will no longer receive further text messages from us.
Safeguarding and Securing the Data
POPCO is committed to securing your data and keeping it confidential. We have implemented industry-standard technologies and procedures to help safeguard all the information we collect online and prevent unauthorized access or disclosure.
Please note that while we strive to protect your information, data transmission over the internet cannot be guaranteed to be 100% secure.
Our Cookie Policy
Once you agree to allow our website to use cookies, you consent to our use of the data collected to analyze web traffic, determine popular content, and enhance your website experience. Cookies do not grant us access to your computer or any personally identifiable information beyond what you voluntarily provide.
You can disable cookies through your internet browser settings. Visit https://www.internetcookies.com for detailed instructions on managing cookies on various browsers and devices.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles and content on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). Embedded content behaves as if you have visited the source website directly and may involve third-party data collection, tracking, and other interactions based on that website’s privacy practices.
This also applies to data collection through embedded functionalities provided by Action Network and other third parties.
Restricting the Collection of Your Personal Data
If you wish to restrict the collection or use of your personal data, you can:
- Uncheck permission boxes on forms, indicating you do not wish to share personal information.
- Contact us via email if you have already shared information and would like to update your preferences.
POPCO will not lease, sell, or distribute your personal information to any third parties without your explicit permission, unless required by law. Your information will only be used to send promotional materials if you have consented to receive them.
For information collected through Action Network, Airtable, Fillout, and other third parties, please refer to their respective privacy policies for details on data handling and user rights.