Center for Coalfield Justice
Effective Date: February 25, 2026
Privacy Policy
This privacy policy (“policy”) will help you understand how the Center for Coalfield Justice, CCJ (“us”, “we”, “our”) uses and protects the data you provide to us when you visit and use centerforcoalfieldjustice.org (“website”, “service”).
We reserve the right to change this policy at any given time. When we do, we will revise the Effective Date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
What User Data We Collect
When you visit the website, we may collect the following data:
- Your IP address.
- Your contact information and email address when provided through forms.
- Information such as interests and preferences.
- Data about your online behavior on our website.
- Information collected through embedded functionalities, such as from Every Action, which may include identifiers, internet activity, and inferred data.
- Aggregated, anonymized website usage data collected through Fathom Analytics, such as page views, referral sources, and general geographic region. Fathom Analytics does not use cookies, does not collect personal data, and does not track individual visitors.
How We Collect Your Data
We collect your data through the following methods:
- When you provide it directly through forms on our website.
- Automatically through essential website technologies and limited third-party services, as described in the Cookies and Similar Technologies section below.
- Through embedded third-party functionalities, such as Every Action.
- Through Fathom Analytics, a privacy-focused website analytics platform that collects anonymized usage data without cookies or personal identifiers.
Why We Collect Your Data
We collect your data for several reasons:
- To better understand your needs.
- To improve our services.
- To contact you regarding surveys, action alerts, and other updates.
- To customize our website according to your preferences and online behavior.
- To understand how visitors use our website through anonymized analytics, helping us improve content and user experience.
- To process requests and interactions submitted through Every Action and other third-party services.
How We Use and Share Your Data
CCJ will use your data solely for the purposes outlined in this policy. We do not sell, rent, release, or trade your personal information to others without your prior consent, except as required by law. Any sharing of information with third parties is strictly for fulfilling our obligations to you, such as through the use of services like Every Action. Your data will never be shared with third parties for marketing purposes without explicit consent.
When You Provide Information
We provide a portal using Circle, a third-party platform that allows members to connect, participate in discussions, and access resources.
When you join our membership portal, you may be asked to create a profile and provide information such as your name, location, organization, interests, or other details you choose to share.
Information you choose to include in your profile or post within the community may be visible to other members of the platform. You control what information you share and may update or remove your profile details at any time.
Participation in the membership portal is optional. You are not required to create a public profile to support or engage with our organization outside of the community platform.
We use Circle as a trusted service provider to host and manage the membership portal on our behalf. Information collected through Circle is subject to their privacy and security practices in addition to this policy.
Text Messaging Consent
By providing your phone number and opting in to receive text messages from CCJ, you expressly consent to receive recurring text messages regarding action alerts, event updates, advocacy campaigns, and other organizational communications. Consent is not a condition of any purchase, donation, or other transaction. Mobile opt-in data will not be shared with third parties for marketing or promotional purposes.
Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier and plan. CCJ is not responsible for any fees charged by your carrier.
You may revoke your consent at any time by replying “STOP” or “UNSUBSCRIBE” to any message you receive from us. After doing so, you will no longer receive text messages from CCJ. You may also contact us by email to opt out.
For questions about text messaging, reply “HELP” to any message or contact us directly.
By opting in, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to this privacy policy and our text messaging practices.
Safeguarding and Securing the Data
CCJ is committed to securing your data and keeping it confidential. We have implemented industry-standard technologies and procedures to help safeguard all the information we collect online and prevent unauthorized access or disclosure.
Please note that while we strive to protect your information, data transmission over the internet cannot be guaranteed to be 100% secure.
Our Cookie Policy
Once you agree to allow our website to use cookies, you consent to our use of the data collected to analyze web traffic, determine popular content, and enhance your website experience. Cookies do not grant us access to your computer or any personally identifiable information beyond what you voluntarily provide.
We use the Cookie Notice & Compliance plugin to inform visitors about cookies and allow users to manage their preferences in accordance with GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy regulations.
Types of cookies we use:
- Essential website cookies: These cookies are necessary for the basic operation of the website. They may be set by WordPress and help with functions such as form submissions and site security.
- Consent cookies: Our cookie consent tool stores your cookie preferences so the site remembers your choices.
- Cookies from embedded third-party content: Some pages may include embedded content (such as videos, maps, social media feeds, or EveryAction forms). These third-party services may set their own cookies and collect data according to their own privacy policies.
Please note that Fathom Analytics, our website analytics provider, does not use cookies and does not store any personal data. It is fully compliant with GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy regulations without requiring cookie consent.
You can disable cookies through your internet browser settings. Visit https://www.internetcookies.com for detailed instructions on managing cookies on various browsers and devices.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles and content on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). Embedded content behaves as if you have visited the source website directly and may involve third-party data collection, tracking, and other interactions based on that website’s privacy practices.
This also applies to data collection through embedded functionalities provided by Every Action and other third parties.
Restricting the Collection of Your Personal Data
If you wish to restrict the collection or use of your personal data, you can:
- Uncheck permission boxes on forms, indicating you do not wish to share personal information.
- Contact us via email if you have already shared information and would like to update your preferences.
CCJ will not lease, sell, or distribute your personal information to any third parties without your explicit permission, unless required by law. Your information will only be used to send updates, action alerts, event information, and other organizational communications if you have consented to receive them.
For information collected through Every Action and other third parties, please refer to their respective privacy policies for details on data handling and user rights.
Your Privacy Rights
- Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Withdraw consent for communications at any time
- Request information about how your data is used and shared
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below. We will respond in accordance with applicable privacy laws.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or would like to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:
Center for Coalfield Justice
PO Box 4023
Washington, PA 15301
info@centerforcoalfieldjustice.org