Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 20, 2026

The Forum on Citizen-Centered Democracy (“The Forum,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to being transparent about how information is collected and used.

This Privacy Policy applies to our websites, including theforum.us.org, citizencenteredforum.org, and citizencenteredforum.com, and explains how we handle information provided by visitors, subscribers, and contributors.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following information when you interact with our websites:

• Information you provide: Your name, email address, organization, and other information submitted through contact forms, email subscriptions, or resource submissions.
• Website usage information: Information such as your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and general website activity.
• Communications: Information you share when contacting The Forum or submitting materials for consideration.

Providing personal information is generally voluntary, although certain information may be necessary to respond to inquiries or provide requested services.

2. How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

• Respond to inquiries and communicate with visitors.
• Send newsletters, updates, and other communications to subscribers.
• Review ideas, resources, and materials submitted to The Forum.
• Maintain and improve our websites and educational resources.
• Understand website usage and improve the visitor experience.
• Protect the security and integrity of our websites.

You may unsubscribe from our email communications at any time using the unsubscribe link included in those messages.

3. Website Hosting and Third-Party Services

Our website is hosted through Kajabi, a third-party website and digital communications platform.

Kajabi and other service providers may process information as necessary to operate our websites, manage subscriptions, deliver communications, and support website functionality.

Our websites may also feature content or services provided by third parties, including embedded videos, research resources, and links to partner organizations. These services may collect information according to their own privacy policies.

We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of third-party services when using them.

4. Cookies and Analytics

Our websites may use cookies and similar technologies to support essential website functions, remember preferences, and understand how visitors interact with our content.

Some cookies are necessary for website operation, while others may be used for analytics or by embedded third-party services.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Depending on your location and the technologies used, additional cookie consent options may be provided.

Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

5. Sharing of Information

We may share information with trusted service providers who assist in operating our websites and communications, subject to applicable agreements and legal requirements.

We may also disclose information when required by law, to respond to lawful requests, or to protect the rights and security of The Forum and its visitors.

Personal information submitted through private contact forms will not be intentionally published without permission, except where required by law. Materials submitted specifically for publication will be handled according to the terms communicated during the submission process.

6. Information Security and Retention

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure.

We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, maintain appropriate records, and comply with applicable legal obligations.

7. Your Privacy Choices

Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information.

You may also withdraw consent for optional communications, including newsletters, at any time.

To make a privacy-related request, please contact us using the information below.

8. Children's Privacy

Our websites are intended for a general audience and are not directed toward children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly solicit personal information from children under 13.

If we learn that such information has been collected without appropriate authorization, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, or applicable requirements.

Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

The Forum on Citizen-Centered Democracy
Email: [email protected]
Website: theforum.us.org