Privacy Policy
NOTEDFIRST SEEN 2026-08-29 · VERSION 20260829_rev01 · COMPARED WITH 20260828_rev01
What changed, in plain language
Change.org cleaned up two links in its Privacy Policy, removing long tracking codes from the URLs that point to its "Key contacts" section. No rules about your data or your rights changed.
This change appears to be cosmetic (formatting, typos, or contact details).
Changelog
- ± CHANGEDTracking codes removed from internal policy links
Two links that point to the "Key contacts" section at the bottom of the policy were shortened. They used to carry a long string of email and campaign tracking codes; now they are plain links to the same place. The destination and the surrounding text are unchanged.
[Privacy Policy \[9. Key contacts\]](https://change.org/policies/privacy?cs_tk=A1Pzpm7-vr0RP9_1lGoAAXicyyvNyQEABF8BvDRjZTljMjYwZmE4NmE1YzBlZmUwNDlmNzJmM2Q2MWY2MjYzOWU0NjE5N2QyNzY5Yzk3MWVmM2IwYzJmNjY5M2I%3D&utm_campaign=e8d31e3189ad4752ae7b12ecd8ff882e&utm_content=sunrise_v1_0_2&utm_medium=email&utm_source=guest_sign_login_link&utm_term=cs#9)
[Privacy Policy \[9. Key contacts\]](https://change.org/policies/privacy#9)
Full text changes — 20260828_rev01 to 20260829_rev01
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| 1 | 1 | This Privacy Policy covers how we treat Personal Data that we gather when you access or use our Services. |
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| 3 | 3 | "Personal Data" means any information that identifies or relates to a particular individual and also includes information referred to as "personally identifiable information" or "personal information" or "sensitive personal information" under applicable data privacy laws, rules or regulations. This Privacy Policy does not cover the practices of companies we don't own or control or people we don't manage. |
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| 5 | For any questions about this Policy or our Services, the best way to get in touch with us is through our [Help Center](https://help.change.org/). You can also write to one of the [Privacy Policy \[9. Key contacts\]](https://change.org/policies/privacy?cs_tk=A1Pzpm7-vr0RP9_1lGoAAXicyyvNyQEABF8BvDRjZTljMjYwZmE4NmE1YzBlZmUwNDlmNzJmM2Q2MWY2MjYzOWU0NjE5N2QyNzY5Yzk3MWVmM2IwYzJmNjY5M2I%3D&utm_campaign=e8d31e3189ad4752ae7b12ecd8ff882e&utm_content=sunrise_v1_0_2&utm_medium=email&utm_source=guest_sign_login_link&utm_term=cs#9) listed at the bottom of this Policy. | |
| 5 | For any questions about this Policy or our Services, the best way to get in touch with us is through our [Help Center](https://help.change.org/). You can also write to one of the [Privacy Policy \[9. Key contacts\]](https://change.org/policies/privacy#9) listed at the bottom of this Policy. | |
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| 7 | 7 | To provide our services and show you relevant content we need to know a little about you and your interests. Here we outline what information Change.org collects, and how we collect it. |
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| 9 | 9 | #### Categories of Personal Data We Collect |
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| 11 | 11 | This chart details the categories of Personal Data that we collect and have collected, including over the past 12 months: |
| 176 | 176 | - **Right to data portability**: You may, in certain circumstances, ask us to provide you (or a third party you have chosen) with your personal information in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format. Note that this right only applies to automated information that was processed based on your consent or a contract we have with you. |
| 177 | 177 | - **Right to withdraw consent at any time**: You may withdraw your consent in instances where we are relying on consent to process your personal information. However, this will not affect the lawfulness of any processing carried out prior to the withdrawal of your consent. |
| 178 | 178 | - **Right to opt out from the use of cookies**: Please see our [Cookie Policy](https://change.org/policies/cookies) for more information. |
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| 180 | 180 | Please note that some of these rights may be limited where we have an overriding interest or legal obligation to continue to process the personal data or where certain exemptions apply. |
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| 182 | To exercise any rights you may have under this Privacy Policy or applicable privacy laws, reach out to the appropriate contact listed in our [Privacy Policy \[9. Key contacts\]](https://change.org/policies/privacy?cs_tk=A1Pzpm7-vr0RP9_1lGoAAXicyyvNyQEABF8BvDRjZTljMjYwZmE4NmE1YzBlZmUwNDlmNzJmM2Q2MWY2MjYzOWU0NjE5N2QyNzY5Yzk3MWVmM2IwYzJmNjY5M2I%3D&utm_campaign=e8d31e3189ad4752ae7b12ecd8ff882e&utm_content=sunrise_v1_0_2&utm_medium=email&utm_source=guest_sign_login_link&utm_term=cs#9) or get in touch with our support team through our [Help Center](https://help.change.org/). If we are unable to identify you from your first communication, we may need to request specific information from you to help us confirm your identity and ensure your right to access your personal information (or to exercise any of your other rights). This is a security measure to ensure that personal information is not disclosed to any person who has no right to receive it. We may also contact you to ask you for further information in relation to your request to speed up our response. | |
| 182 | To exercise any rights you may have under this Privacy Policy or applicable privacy laws, reach out to the appropriate contact listed in our [Privacy Policy \[9. Key contacts\]](https://change.org/policies/privacy#9) or get in touch with our support team through our [Help Center](https://help.change.org/). If we are unable to identify you from your first communication, we may need to request specific information from you to help us confirm your identity and ensure your right to access your personal information (or to exercise any of your other rights). This is a security measure to ensure that personal information is not disclosed to any person who has no right to receive it. We may also contact you to ask you for further information in relation to your request to speed up our response. | |
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| 184 | 184 | Although we urge you to contact us first to find a solution for every concern you may have, you may have the right to lodge a complaint with your competent data protection authority. [Contact details of EU Data Protection Authorities can be found here](https://edpb.europa.eu/about-edpb/about-edpb/members_en). |
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| 186 | 186 | ### 8A. U.S. State Privacy Rights |
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| 188 | 188 | Depending on your state of residence, you may have additional rights. |