Last Updated: 2/9/2026

This Privacy Policy applies to our website, online services, and text messaging communications.

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Joy for Virginia (“Joy for VA,” “the Campaign,” “we,” or “us”) cares about your privacy rights and about providing you with the information you need to protect them. Accordingly, we have created this policy to explain our privacy practices. This policy applies to https://joyforvirginia.com only.

We may revise and update this policy if our practices change, if we add new features to the Site, or if we make changes that affect these practices. We may also modify this policy if we find better ways to inform you of features, products, or services that we think will be of interest to you. You should refer back to this page often for the latest information.

Terms of Use

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) apply to your access to and use of the websites, mobile applications, and other online offerings (collectively, the “Sites”) provided by Joy for Virginia (the “Committee,” “we,” or “us”). By accessing or using the Sites, you agree to these Terms and any terms incorporated by reference. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Sites.

Consent to Receive Text Messages

By providing your mobile number and opting in, you expressly consent to receive recurring automated text messages from or on behalf of Joy for Virginia, including campaign updates, donation requests, advocacy actions,  and informational messages. 

 

Consent to receive messages is not a condition of purchase or donation. Message frequency varies. Standard messages and data rates may apply.

Reply STOP to opt out at any time. Reply HELP for help or contact us at connect@joyforva.com.

Information Collected About You

We collect a variety of personal information about those who register on our site, make contributions, or use features or functions on our Site. Personal information is information that can be directly associated with a specific person, including name, address, telephone number, credit card or bank information, email address, or information about activities linked to that person.

 

Text Messaging Data

 

If you opt in to receive text messages, we collect and store your mobile number and records of messages sent and received for compliance, customer support, and campaign operations. We do not sell or rent mobile numbers. We may share this information only with trusted service providers who assist us in delivering text messages and who are contractually obligated to protect your information.

Information You Provide

We collect information you provide when you register on our Site, contact us, or make a contribution. For example, when making a contribution, you must provide your name, address, occupation, employer, billing information, and respond to required legal questions to ensure your contribution is permissible.

You may update information you have provided by visiting any form on https://joyforvirginia.com. You may also contact us at connect@joyforva.com with questions or changes to your account.

Automatically Collected Information

We automatically receive certain types of information whenever you interact with us online. For example, when you visit our Site, our systems automatically collect your IP address and browser type. Information may be collected through cookies (more below). We also collect “clickstream” data about your use of the Site.

Network and Information Security

We employ physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to protect your personal information. We use commercially reasonable tools to prevent unauthorized access and restrict access to personal information to employees and vendors who need it to provide services.

We use Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) software to encrypt sensitive information. However, we cannot control the security of other websites you may visit through links on our Site.

We store your information behind a secure firewall on a secure server.

 

If you have questions, comments, or concerns, please contact us:

 

Joy for Virginia
Email: connect@joyforva.com
Mailing Address: PO Box 321, Moneta, VA 24121

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