Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2026

Who We Are

The Pennsylvania Association for Rational Sexual Offense Laws (PARSOL) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit advocacy organization. Our website is parsol.org. Our mailing address is 1010 Mountain View Drive, Box 123, Lehman, PA 18627. You may contact us at parsol.org/contact-us or by phone at (717) 820-2237.

What Personal Data We Collect and Why

Membership Registration

When you become a PARSOL member, we collect your name, mailing address, email address, and phone number. This information is used solely to administer your membership, send you organizational communications, and fulfill the purposes described in this policy. We do not sell, rent, or share your membership data with unaffiliated third parties for marketing or commercial purposes.

SMS / Text Message Communications

Members who opt in to SMS communications provide their mobile phone number for the purpose of receiving text message updates from PARSOL, including advocacy news, legislative alerts, event reminders, and organizational announcements. Consent to receive SMS messages is obtained separately and explicitly at the time of membership registration via an unchecked opt-in checkbox. SMS opt-in consent is never required as a condition of membership.

Your mobile phone number and SMS consent status are never shared with third parties or used for any purpose other than sending you communications directly from PARSOL. No information collected through our SMS program is shared with affiliates, partners, or any other organization for marketing or promotional purposes.

You may opt out of SMS messages at any time by replying STOP to any message. After opting out, you will receive one final confirmation message and no further texts will be sent. To re-subscribe, reply START. For help, reply HELP or contact us directly. Message and data rates may apply.

Donations

When you make a donation, we collect your name, address, email, and payment information. Payment processing is handled by a PCI-compliant third-party processor. PARSOL does not store full credit card numbers. Donor information is used solely for processing your gift, issuing tax receipts, and sending receipts or acknowledgments.

Contact Forms and Email

Information submitted through our contact forms or via email is used only to respond to your inquiry and is not added to mailing lists without your consent.

Website Cookies and Analytics

Our website uses cookies for standard functionality including comment saving, login sessions, and spam detection. We may use anonymized analytics tools to understand how visitors use our site. These tools do not identify you personally. You can disable cookies in your browser settings.

Comments

If you leave a comment on our site, we collect your name, email address, and IP address for spam detection purposes. An anonymized hash of your email may be sent to Gravatar to retrieve a profile image. Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely.

How We Use Your Data

PARSOL uses personal data exclusively to:

  • Administer memberships and respond to inquiries
  • Send communications you have consented to receive (email newsletters, SMS alerts)
  • Process donations and issue tax acknowledgments
  • Improve our website and advocacy programs
  • Comply with legal obligations

We do not use your data for automated profiling, third-party advertising, or any purpose beyond those listed above.

Who We Share Your Data With

PARSOL does not sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. We may share data only in the following limited circumstances:

  • Service providers: We use trusted vendors (such as our email platform, SMS provider, and payment processor) who process data on our behalf under confidentiality agreements. These vendors are prohibited from using your data for their own purposes.
  • Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, subpoena, or to protect the rights and safety of PARSOL, its members, or the public.
  • NARSOL affiliation: As a NARSOL state affiliate, we may coordinate on advocacy matters, but we do not automatically share member contact information with NARSOL without your explicit consent.

Our Relationship with NARSOL

  • NARSOL (National Association for Rational Sexual Offense Laws): As a NARSOL state affiliate, PARSOL shares member and contact information with NARSOL for coordinated advocacy purposes, including legislative strategy, campaign coordination, and organizational communications. NARSOL operates under its own privacy policy and does not use shared data for commercial marketing purposes. If you wish to opt out of data sharing with NARSOL, contact us at parsol.org/contact-us.

How Long We Retain Your Data

Membership records are retained for as long as your membership is active and for a reasonable period thereafter for legal and accounting purposes. Donation records are retained as required by nonprofit accounting standards. SMS opt-out records are retained indefinitely to ensure we honor your preferences. Website comments are retained indefinitely. You may request deletion of your personal data at any time (see Your Rights below).

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data, subject to legal retention requirements
  • Opt out of SMS messages at any time by replying STOP
  • Unsubscribe from email communications at any time via the unsubscribe link in any email

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at parsol.org/contact-us or (717) 820-2237.

How We Protect Your Data

We use industry-standard security measures including SSL encryption, access controls, and secure hosting to protect your personal information. In the event of a data breach that affects your personal information, we will notify affected individuals as required by applicable law.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites. This privacy policy applies only to parsol.org. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of linked websites.

Children’s Privacy

PARSOL’s website and communications are intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18 years of age.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of our services after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

PARSOL — Pennsylvania Association for Rational Sexual Offense Laws
1010 Mountain View Drive, Box 123
Lehman, PA 18627
Phone: (717) 820-2237
Web: parsol.org/contact-us