Privacy Policy

P.A.C.T. — Parents Acting for Classroom Transformation

swkpact.org | parents-act.org

Effective Date: June 28, 2026

Our Commitment to Your Privacy

At P.A.C.T., your privacy is not an afterthought — it is the foundation of everything we do. We understand that the families who reach out to us may be in vulnerable situations and may fear retaliation from school administrators or educators. This Privacy Policy explains exactly what information we collect, how we use it, and how we protect it.

By using our website or submitting any form, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.

1. Who We Are

P.A.C.T. (Parents Acting for Classroom Transformation) is an independent, volunteer-run parent advocacy coalition. We are not affiliated with any school district, government agency, or school administration. We operate independently to support and empower families.

2. Information We Collect

A. Contact Form Submissions

When you contact us through our website, we may collect:

- Your first name (optional)

- Your email address

- Any information you voluntarily include in your message

B. Anonymous Incident Reports

Our incident reporting form is designed to be fully anonymous. We do not require or request:

- Your full name

- Your child's name

- Your home address

- Any information that could directly identify you or your child

We strongly encourage you to avoid including identifying details in your incident report. Any identifying information you voluntarily include is done at your own discretion.

C. Website Usage Data

Like most websites, our hosting provider may automatically collect basic technical data such as:

- Browser type

- General geographic region (not your specific address)

- Pages visited

- Time and date of visit

This data is collected by web host and is governed by their privacy policy. P.A.C.T. does not control or directly access this data.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect solely for the following purposes:

- To respond to your inquiries and RSVP requests.

- To share meeting details with registered members.

- To identify patterns of misconduct based on anonymous incident reports.

- To build a collective, documented record for advocacy purposes.

We do **not** use your information for marketing, advertising, or any commercial purpose.

4. How We Protect Your Information

We take the following steps to protect your privacy:

- All incident reports are collected through Jotform's secure, encrypted platform. Your submission is protected in transit and at rest. P.A.C.T does not require your name, your child's name, or any identifying information. What you share stays within our coalition.

- Meeting locations are shared only with verified, registered members.

- Incident reports are stored securely and reviewed only by P.A.C.T. coalition administrators.

- We do not store payment information of any kind.

- We do not use third-party advertising or tracking tools on our website.

5. Information We Will Never Share

P.A.C.T. will **never**:

- Share your name, email, or contact information with any school, school district, administrator, teacher, or government agency.

- Publish your personal information publicly without your explicit written consent.

- Sell, rent, or trade your information to any third party.

- Share individual incident reports in a way that could identify the reporting family without their express consent.

Anonymous, aggregated incident data (with all identifying details removed) may be referenced in public advocacy materials to demonstrate patterns of misconduct.

6. Children's Privacy

P.A.C.T. does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. Our website and services are intended for parents and guardians only. If you believe a child has submitted information to us, please contact us immediately at pact@parents-act.org so we can remove it.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external resources, legal guides, or advocacy organizations. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies independently.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

- Request access to any personal information we hold about you.

- Request that we correct or delete your personal information.z

- Withdraw consent to future communications at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@parents-act.org. We will respond within 30 days.

9. Retaliation Protection

P.A.C.T. was founded in part to protect families from school retaliation. We treat all member information with the highest level of discretion. If you ever feel your privacy has been compromised through any interaction with P.A.C.T., please contact us immediately.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time as our coalition grows or as legal requirements change. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us:

P.A.C.T. — Parents Acting for Classroom Transformation

📧 info@parents-act.org

🌐 swkpact.org

All inquiries are handled confidentially

This privacy policy was written for and is specific to P.A.C.T. It does not constitute legal advice. If you have specific legal concerns regarding your privacy rights, we recommend consulting a qualified attorney.