Privacy Policy
Last Updated: June 8, 2026
Rise Forward Foundation ("RFF," "we," "us" or "our") is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. This Privacy Policy explains our policies and procedures pertaining to the collection, processing, storage and protection of personally identifiable information in relation to our website and any other services we provide (collectively, our "Services"). By using our Services, you agree to the policies and procedures set forth in this Privacy Policy. You should review this Privacy Policy to understand our practices pertaining to personally identifiable information.
Information We Collect
1.1. Information you provide to us directly. This includes your name, email address, phone number, address and any other identifying information you provide when you register to vote through our Services, sign up for our communications, make a donation, or otherwise contact us.
1.2. Analytics information. We may use third-party analytics tools to help us measure traffic and usage trends for our Services. These tools collect information sent by your device or our Services, including the pages or sections of the Site that users visit; duration of use; approximate user location aggregated as statistical data such as the metro area for US users; and other statistical data that assists us in continuously improving the Service. We collect and utilize this analytics information in the aggregate. As such, the analytics information we collect cannot reasonably be used to identify any individual user.
1.3. Information from Third Parties. We may receive information from third-party partners and vendors that help us provide our Services, including verifying voter registration status and delivering communications.
SMS Opt-In
We will not share your opt-in to an SMS campaign with any third party for purposes unrelated to providing you with the services of that campaign. We may share your Personal Data, including your SMS opt-in or consent status, with third parties that help us provide our messaging services, including but not limited to platform providers, phone companies, and any other vendors who assist us in the delivery of text messages.
How We Use Information
In addition to some of the specific uses of information we describe in this Privacy Policy, we may use information:
to provide, improve, test, and monitor the effectiveness of our Services;
to develop and test new features;
to diagnose or fix technology problems;
for internal operations, including troubleshooting, data analysis, and research;
to communicate with you about our work, including voter registration, mobilization, and fundraising;
to create aggregate statistical data that does not identify you individually.
We do not sell your personal information.
Disclosure of Information
Service providers. We may share information with vendors and partners who perform services on our behalf, such as data, mailing, messaging, analytics, and donation-processing providers. These parties are authorized to use your information only as necessary to provide services to us.
Change of control. If RFF transfers part or all of its assets to another entity (e.g., in the course of a merger, reorganization, dissolution or wind-down), information collected through the Service may be among the items transferred. The recipient will be required to honor the commitments we have made in this Privacy Policy.
Legal requests and preventing harm. All of the information you provide us may be subject to disclosure to the applicable governmental and/or regulatory entity. We may access, preserve and share such information in response to a legal request if we have a good faith belief that the law requires us to do so. We may also disclose information as necessary to protect the legal rights, property or safety of our users, the public, and/or RFF.
Policy Pertaining to Children
RFF does not knowingly collect or solicit any information from anyone under the age of consent established by the data protection law of their applicable country, and does not knowingly allow such persons to register for the Services. The Services are not directed to anyone under that age. In the event that we learn that we have collected personal information from anyone under that age, we will take all reasonable steps to erase such information as quickly as possible. If you believe that we may possess any information provided by or pertaining to a child, please contact us.
Rights to Your Data
Users of our Services may possess additional rights pertaining to processing and retention of personally identifiable information. If you would like to request: 1) a copy of your personal identifiable information, or 2) correction or deletion of your personal identifiable information, please contact us at info@riseforwardfoundation.org. In addition, we do not discriminate against users of our Services based on whether they have exercised their rights under any privacy laws.
Changes to Our Privacy Policy
RFF may modify or update this Privacy Policy from time to time, so please review it periodically. We may provide additional forms of notice as appropriate under the circumstances. Your continued use of our Services after any modification to this Privacy Policy will constitute your acceptance of such modification.
We welcome you to contact us if you have any concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or RFF's handling of personally identifiable information. You may contact us at info@riseforwardfoundation.org.
Cookie Policy
Introduction
RFF may use cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website https://riseforwardfoundation.org (the "Site") to help customize the Site and improve your experience.
We reserve the right to make changes to this Cookie Policy at any time. We will alert you about any changes by updating the "Last Updated" date above. Your continued use of the Site after a revised Cookie Policy is posted constitutes acceptance of the changes.
Use of Cookies
A "cookie" is a small string of information stored on your device. We use cookies on the Site to, among other things, record your preferences, keep the Site functioning properly, and understand how the Site is being used so we can improve your experience.
Types of Cookies
The following types of cookies may be used when you visit the Site:
Analytics Cookies. Analytics cookies monitor how users reached the Site and how they interact with and move around it. These cookies let us know which features are working best and which can be improved.
Necessary (First-Party) Cookies. These are necessary cookies, without which the Site won't work properly or be able to provide certain features and functionalities. Some of these may be manually disabled in your browser, but doing so may affect the functionality of the Site.
Personalization Cookies. Personalization cookies recognize repeat visitors and record your settings and preferences each time you visit the Site.
Security Cookies. Security cookies help identify and prevent security risks. We use these cookies to protect user data from unauthorized parties.
Site Management Cookies. Site management cookies maintain your session on the Site so that information you enter is retained from page to page.
Control of Cookies
Most browsers are set to accept cookies by default. However, you can remove or reject cookies in your browser's settings. Please be aware that such action could affect the availability and functionality of the Site.
For more information on how to control cookies, check your browser or device's settings, or visit your browser provider's help pages (for example, Apple Safari or Google Chrome).