Last Updated: Jan. 22, 2026
Small Business Utility Advocates (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates this website at www.utilityadvocates.org (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the limited circumstances in which we may share it.
We collect personal information that you choose to provide to us, such as when you contact us, sign up for membership, subscribe to updates (if offered), or otherwise communicate with us. This information may include your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and any information you include in your message or submission. If you make a donation, the donation is processed by a third-party payment processor such as PayPal. We do not receive or store your full payment card information.
We may also collect limited information automatically when you visit the Site, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, pages you view, and the date and time of your visit. This information is typically collected through standard web hosting logs and may also be collected through basic cookies or similar technologies needed for site functionality or limited analytics.
We use the information we collect to operate and maintain the Site, administer memberships, process and acknowledge donations, communicate news and organizational updates, respond to inquiries, and comply with legal and recordkeeping obligations.
We do not sell personal information and we do not share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising. We may share information with service providers who help us operate the Site or perform related services (such as website hosting, email delivery, or donation processing), and we may disclose information if required by law or legal process or if necessary to protect our rights and safety or the rights and safety of others.
We retain personal information only as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described above, including nonprofit compliance and recordkeeping. We do not maintain sophisticated security systems, and no method of transmission or storage is guaranteed to be secure. By using the Site, you understand that we cannot guarantee the security of information transmitted to us or stored on our systems.
If you are a California resident, you may request access to or deletion of the personal information we maintain about you, subject to legal exceptions, and you will not be discriminated against for exercising your rights. To make a request or ask a question about this Privacy Policy, contact us at info@utilityadvocates.org.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time by posting an updated version on this page and changing the “Last Updated” date.