USER TRACKING AND DATA CAPTURE PRACTICES

Our servers collect and aggregate user information site-wide, including anonymous site statistics, such as the number of views of each page. We log domain names and/or IP addresses of visitors (such as umich.edu, aol.com, 209.168.1.1, etc.), which permits us to know "where" visitors are from, or what access service they use, without knowing their individual identities. Because we do not require users to register with us, this "host level" tracking is our primary basis for assessing traffic patterns.

On certain pages such as the ACLU of Virginia- Grassroots Lobbyist Form we give users the option of providing us with names, addresses, phone numbers, e-mail addresses, and other personal information, and various other kinds of details. This more personal information is gathered only with users' knowing and active permission and participation.

The ACLU of Virginia website does not use any cookies that are automatically written to your computer's hard drive or retained by the ACLU of Virginia or our vendors.

On some pages, users can sign up to receive additional information by e-mail through an e-mail subscription service (as discussed below), or by other means, including postal mail. Personal information that has been volunteered to us may also be combined with data from third parties, such as Congressional district maps, to improve our services to members. No such combining will be done for marketing purposes.

We may at some point share user information, including e-mail addresses, with our national office for the above named purposes. Website visitor information is not shared or exchanged with other parties.

E-mail addresses of visitors and members are never exchanged with other organizations.

Grassroots Lobbying List

By joining our Grassroots Lobbying list, you will receive periodic e-mail informing you of action that you can take in the defense of civil liberties. You can join this list by selecting "Grassroots Lobbyist" when joining as a member, or you can subscribe by completing the Grassroots Lobbyist Form. We will use the mail address that you provide to assign your e-mail address to the proper legislative districts. Both your e-mail and your mailing address will be used exclusively for the purpose of sending you e-mail from the ACLU. You will not be contacted in any other way, nor will your information be offered to a third-party.

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