Take Action SWVA

Privacy Policy

Your privacy matters to us. Here's how we handle your information.

Last updated: January 2025

Who We Are

Take Action SWVA is a community group of volunteers working to promote a bold grassroots resistance movement in Southwest Virginia. We are not a registered nonprofit or business—just neighbors working together to help our community stay informed, engaged, and free.

Information We Collect

When you sign up for our text alerts, we may collect:

  • Your phone number
  • Your name
  • Your email address
  • Your city and state

How We Use It

We use your contact information to:

  • Send action alerts about issues affecting our region
  • Share community events and meetings
  • Provide civic engagement updates

What We Don't Do

We do not sell your information.

We do not share without permission.

We do not use data commercially.

Text Message Terms

By providing your phone number and opting in, you agree to receive text messages from Take Action SWVA. Message frequency varies based on civic events and legislative actions—typically a few messages per month. Message and data rates may apply.

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Opt-In Consent

We only send text messages to individuals who have provided explicit consent. You may opt in by:

  • Texting JOIN to our number to enroll in text alerts

Consent to receive text messages is not a condition of any service we provide.

Data Security

We use reasonable measures to protect your information. Our contact lists are stored with reputable SMS service providers that maintain industry-standard security practices. However, we are volunteers using standard tools and cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your contact information for as long as you remain subscribed to our alerts. If you unsubscribe, we will remove your information from our active contact lists within 30 days, though some records may be retained for compliance purposes.

Children's Privacy

Our services are appropriate for any age group, but are not directed at individuals under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.