Privacy Policy
Effective Date: November 5, 2026
Our Commitment to Privacy
Vermonters for Criminal Justice Reform (VCJR) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us.
We do not sell personal information or share our mailing lists with other entities for their independent marketing or fundraising purposes. We use information entrusted to us to carry out our mission, communicate with supporters, provide requested services, and administer our operations.
Information We Collect
When you interact with our website, we may collect information that you voluntarily provide, including:
Your name and email address when you subscribe to VCJR communications.
Contact information and messages you provide when contacting us.
Information associated with donations, including donor contact information, contribution amounts, and transaction records.
Our website may also collect technical information, such as your IP address, browser and device information, pages visited, and website activity. This information helps us operate, secure, and understand the use of our website.
How We Use Your Information
We use personal information to:
Send newsletters, organizational updates, fundraising appeals, and other communications to people who subscribe.
Respond to inquiries and requests for information.
Process donations, maintain contribution records, and provide acknowledgments.
Maintain and improve our website and communications.
Protect our systems and comply with applicable legal obligations.
How We Share Information
We do not sell or rent personal information, and we do not provide our subscriber or donor lists to other entities for their independent marketing or fundraising.
We use trusted third-party service providers to operate our website, manage email communications, process donations, and maintain website security. These providers may process information necessary to deliver their services, prevent fraud, and comply with applicable legal obligations.
We may also disclose information when required by applicable law, subject to any confidentiality protections that apply.
Donations and Payment Security
Online donations are processed through established third-party payment services.
These providers handle payment information under their own security and privacy practices. VCJR may receive donor information and transaction records necessary to acknowledge contributions and maintain financial records.
Email Communications
When you subscribe to VCJR's mailing list, we use your contact information to send occasional updates about our work, services, advocacy, fundraising, and opportunities to become involved.
You may unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in our emails.
Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality, security, and analytics.
We use website activity information to understand how visitors use the site and to improve its usefulness.
Our website also uses automated spam-protection technology to help protect forms against unwanted submissions. This technology may process technical information associated with your browser or device.
You can manage or restrict many cookies through your browser settings. Certain cookies are necessary for website functionality.
Confidentiality of Client Information
This policy concerns information collected through VCJR's public website.
Information associated with participation in VCJR programs and services may be subject to additional confidentiality protections under federal and Vermont law, as well as VCJR's program-specific policies.
This website policy does not replace those protections.
Please avoid including sensitive medical, treatment, or other confidential personal information in general website contact or newsletter forms.
Information Security and Retention
VCJR takes reasonable steps to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or loss.
We retain information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy and to meet applicable recordkeeping and legal obligations.
Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to external websites and social media platforms. Those services have their own privacy policies and practices, which VCJR does not control.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy to reflect changes in our services, technology, practices, or legal obligations. The effective date above will indicate when the policy was last updated.