Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2026

Ukrainian-American Portal | uaportal.org

Ukrainian-American Portal ("UAPortal," "we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you visit uaportal.org and use our services, including legislative tracking tools, advocacy tools, representative lookup tools, email signup forms, and related features.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

A. Information You Provide Directly

You may provide information when you:

  • sign up for alerts, newsletters, or updates;
  • submit a form;
  • contact us;
  • donate through a linked third-party donation platform;
  • use advocacy tools that allow you to generate letters, call scripts, or social media posts.

This information may include: name; email address; ZIP code; city and state; message content or inquiry details; any other information you choose to submit.

B. Information Collected Automatically

When you access the site, we may automatically collect: IP address; browser type and device information; operating system; referring URLs; pages viewed; time spent on pages; approximate location derived from IP; usage and interaction data; cookies and similar tracking data.

C. Representative Lookup and Advocacy Inputs

If you enter a ZIP code or similar location information to identify elected officials or personalize advocacy tools, we may process that data to provide the requested service.

D. Donation Data

If you click through to donate, donations may be processed by a third-party platform, and we may receive limited information such as your name, email address, donation amount, and transaction status, subject to that provider's own privacy policy and terms.

2. How We Use Information

We may use information to:

  • operate, maintain, and improve the site;
  • provide legislative tracking, advocacy, and educational tools;
  • send action alerts, updates, newsletters, and platform communications;
  • respond to inquiries and support requests;
  • personalize content based on location or selected legislation;
  • analyze usage trends and improve site functionality;
  • protect the security and integrity of the site;
  • comply with legal obligations;
  • support the nonprofit mission associated with the platform.

3. Email Communications

If you sign up for alerts or updates, you consent to receive emails from us about legislation, advocacy opportunities, community updates, and organizational communications. You may unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe link in an email or by contacting us at [email protected].

4. Cookies and Analytics

We may use cookies, pixels, local storage, and similar technologies to: remember preferences; understand how users interact with the site; measure site traffic and performance; improve user experience. You may control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

5. How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information:

  • with service providers that help operate the site, such as hosting, analytics, email delivery, form processing, and security vendors;
  • with donation processors or external fundraising platforms when you choose to donate through them;
  • if required by law, subpoena, court order, or government request;
  • to protect rights, safety, security, or property;
  • in connection with a merger, reorganization, or transfer of assets, if applicable.

6. Third-Party Links and Services

The site may link to third-party websites, donation processors, social media platforms, and official government resources. UAPortal is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites or services. Please review their policies before providing personal information.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including communications, recordkeeping, analytics, legal compliance, dispute resolution, and enforcement of agreements.

8. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect personal information. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Children's Privacy

The site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has submitted personal information, please contact us so we can remove it.

10. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on where you live, you may have rights to: request access to your personal information; request correction or deletion; opt out of certain communications; request information about how your data is used. To exercise any applicable rights, contact us at [email protected].

11. U.S.-Based Operations

UAPortal is operated in the United States. If you access the site from outside the United States, you understand that your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will post the updated version on this page and revise the "Last Updated" date.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact:

Ukrainian-American Portal
Svitanok NYC Inc.
[email protected]