Privacy Policy and Text Messaging Terms

Effective Date: 4/18/26

South Jersey Coalition (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website or communicate with us.

By using our website or opting in to our communications, you agree to this Privacy Policy.


Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We collect information you voluntarily provide, such as your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and any information submitted through website forms, sign-ups, surveys, or donations.

Donations

If you make a contribution, payment information is collected and processed by a third-party payment processor (such as WinRed). We do not store your full payment card information.

Text Message Opt-In

If you opt in to receive text messages, we collect your mobile phone number and the consent required to send those messages.

Automatically Collected Information

We may collect limited technical information such as IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited through cookies and analytics tools.


How We Use Information

We use information to:

  • Communicate with you and respond to requests
  • Send emails and text messages you have opted in to receive
  • Process contributions and comply with applicable laws
  • Improve our website, outreach, and communications
  • Maintain security and prevent misuse

Your mobile number and text messaging opt-in data are used only to send messages you agreed to receive.


Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent the information we collect from you to other people.

We may share information only:

  • With service providers who help operate our website, analytics, email, text messaging, or payment processing, and only for that purpose; or
  • When required by law or legal process.

Text Messaging Opt-In Data

No mobile information will be shared by us with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes.

Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any third parties unless required by law.

In addition, text messaging originator opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any third party except:

  • Vendors who need access to provide services on our behalf and who may not use the information for their own purposes;
  • When required by law; or
  • With your express consent.

Cookies and Analytics

We use cookies and similar technologies to operate our website and understand how it is used. We may use third-party analytics tools to collect aggregated, non-identifying information.

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect site functionality.


Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information. However, no online system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.


Third-Party Websites

Our website may link to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.


Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.


New Jersey Privacy Rights

If you are a New Jersey resident, you may have the right to:

  • Request access to personal information we have about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal requirements

To make a request, contact us using the information below. We may need to verify your request before responding.


Text Messaging Terms

By providing your mobile number and opting in, you consent to receive recurring SMS or MMS messages from South Jersey Coalition, including updates, alerts, advocacy messages, and donation requests.

Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply.

Reply STOP to opt out at any time.
Reply HELP for help.

Opting in is not required to make a contribution or participate in our activities.

Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.


Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes are effective when posted.


Contact

South Jersey Coalition
hello@sjcoalition.com

Text Messaging Terms & Conditions

By providing your mobile phone number and opting in, you consent to receive recurring text messages (SMS and MMS) from South Jersey Coalition (“we,” “us,” or “our”), including updates, alerts, advocacy messages, and donation requests.

Opt-In
By opting in, you authorize us to send text messages to the number you provided. Consent is not required as a condition of making a contribution or participating in our activities.

Message Frequency & Charges
Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply depending on your carrier plan.

Opt-Out
You may opt out at any time by replying STOP, END, CANCEL, UNSUBSCRIBE, or QUIT. You may receive a confirmation message after opting out.

For help, reply HELP or contact us at:
hello@sjcoalition.com

Privacy
Your information will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy, see above.

No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any third parties unless required by law.

Eligibility
You must be at least 13 years old to participate in our messaging program.

Carrier Disclaimer
Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.