MACS Privacy Policy
Effective Date: March 12, 2026
Mothers Against Cruel Sentencing, Inc. (“MACS,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us through our website, mothersagainstcruelsentencing.org (the “Site”).
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, when we share it, and the choices available to you.
- Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information:
A. Information You Provide to Us
When you interact with the Site, we may collect information you voluntarily provide, including:
- your name;
- your email address;
- the contents of any message or inquiry you submit through the Site;
- your consent to receive email communications from us;
- information you provide when contacting us by email, mail, or through social media; and
- information associated with a donation or other support inquiry.
B. Donation Related Information
MACS may accept donations through third-party payment providers and methods, including traditional payment providers and cryptocurrency donation methods. When you make a donation through a third party, MACS may receive limited information such as your name, contact information, donation amount, donation date, and any information you choose to provide. MACS does not store your full payment card number or full financial account credentials on the Site.
C. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit the Site, certain technical information may be collected automatically by our website host, analytics providers, or service providers, such as:
- IP address;
- browser type;
- device type;
- operating system;
- referring URLs;
- pages viewed;
- dates/times of access; and
- general usage and navigation information.
This information may be collected through cookies, pixels, log files, or similar technologies.
- How We Use Information
We may use personal information to:
- operate, maintain, and improve the Site;
- respond to inquiries, messages, and requests;
- send updates, newsletters, advocacy alerts, and other communications you have requested or consented to receive;
- process, acknowledge, and administer donations;
- maintain donor and supporter records;
- protect the security and integrity of the Site;
- detect, prevent, or investigate fraud, abuse, or unlawful activity; and
- comply with legal, regulatory, accounting, and tax obligations.
- Email Communications
If you opt in to receive communications from MACS, we may send you newsletters, updates, calls to action, fundraising communications, and other information related to our mission. You may unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe link in the email or by contacting us using the contact information below.
- How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share information in the following circumstances:
- Service providers: with vendors and contractors that help us operate the Site, manage communications, store data, or process donations;
- Payment processors and donation platforms: when necessary to process donations or related transactions;
- Legal compliance and protection: when required by law, court order, subpoena, or to protect the rights, safety, property, or security of MACS, our supporters, or others;
- Organizational transactions: in connection with a merger, reorganization, or transfer of assets, to the extent permitted by law; and
- With your direction or consent: where you ask us to share information or clearly authorize us to do so.
- Third-Party Links and Services
The Site may contain links to third-party websites, social media platforms, or payment services, including donation methods and external social media pages. MACS is not responsible for the privacy, security, or content practices of third parties. Your use of those websites or services is governed by their own terms and privacy policies.
- Cryptocurrency Donations
If you donate using cryptocurrency, please note that blockchain transactions are generally public and may be viewable on a distributed ledger. MACS does not control the visibility of blockchain transaction data. You should carefully consider the privacy implications of any blockchain transaction before donating.
- Cookies and Similar Technologies
We and our service providers may use cookies and similar technologies to operate the Site, understand website usage, and improve functionality. You can adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies, though some parts of the Site may not function properly if you do so.
- Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including to communicate with supporters, maintain donation and business records, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
- Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information. However, no website, internet transmission, email transmission, or data storage system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
- Children’s Privacy
The Site is not directed to children under 13, and MACS does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through the Site. If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us so we can review and delete it if appropriate.
- Your Choices
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, such as the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of certain personal information. To make a request, please contact us using the contact information below. We may need to verify your identity before responding.
- International Visitors
The Site 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, stored in, and processed in the United States, where privacy laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.
- Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will post the updated version on this page and revise the Effective Date above. Your continued use of the Site after any changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
- Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, you may contact us at:
Mothers Against Cruel Sentencing, Inc.
2110 W. Slaughter Lane
Ste 107, Box 727
Austin, TX 78748
Email: info@mothersagainstcruelsentencing.org