Privacy policy
Effective Date: 09/21/2026
Pennsylvanians for Reliable & Affordable Energy (“PRAE,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we may share it, and the choices you have when interacting with our website, communications, and related programs.
1. Information We Collect
When you interact with our website or communications, we may collect the following information:
A. Personal Information You Provide
We may ask for and collect personal information, such as your:
- Name
- Email address
- Mailing address
- Mobile phone number
- ZIP code
- Other information you voluntarily provide to us
Purpose of Collection
We collect this information to keep supporters and interested individuals informed about energy-related issues in Pennsylvania and to communicate with you about educational information, events, advocacy opportunities, and other activities related to PRAE's mission.
If you provide your mobile phone number, we may also send periodic updates, alerts, and other communications by text message.
We will not sell or rent your personal information, including your email address or mobile phone number, to third parties for their own marketing purposes.
B. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain non-identifying information, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and operating system
- Pages you visit
- Date and time of your visit
- Time spent on our website
- Referring website or other technical information
This information may be used to understand website traffic, improve website performance, maintain security, and enhance the user experience.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use information we collect to:
- Keep you informed about energy-related news, developments, and issues;
- Provide educational information and resources;
- Communicate information about PRAE activities and initiatives;
- Provide opportunities to participate in advocacy or contact policymakers;
- Send email and text message communications;
- Respond to questions, comments, or requests you submit;Improve our website, communications, and programs; andComply with applicable legal requirements.
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information—including email addresses and mobile phone numbers—to third parties for their marketing purposes. We may share your information when reasonably necessary in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: With trusted vendors and service providers that assist us with website hosting, email delivery, text messaging, data management, analytics, or other operational functions;
- Organizational Partners: With affiliated or organizational partners when necessary to coordinate communications, educational activities, or advocacy efforts consistent with this Privacy Policy;
- Legal Compliance: When required to do so by law, regulation, legal process, or court order; or
- Protection of Rights: When reasonably necessary to protect the rights, property, security, or safety of PRAE, our users, or others, or to detect and prevent fraud or abuse.
Any service providers or partners receiving personal information from us are expected to use that information only for the purposes for which it was provided or as otherwise permitted by applicable law.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Understand how visitors use our website;
- Analyze website traffic and performance;Improve website functionality and user experience; and
- Help provide more relevant content and communications.
You may be able to adjust your web browser settings to refuse cookies or notify you when cookies are being used. Disabling cookies may affect certain website functionality.
5. Email Communications
If you provide your email address, you may receive emails from PRAE regarding energy-related issues, educational information, events, advocacy opportunities, and other matters related to our activities.
You may unsubscribe from email communications at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link included in our emails or by contacting us directly.
Please note that even if you opt out of certain communications, we may still send you limited communications when necessary, such as messages relating to your requests or transactions with us.
6. Text Message Communications
If you provide your mobile phone number and consent to receive text messages from PRAE, you may receive periodic SMS or MMS communications regarding energy-related issues, educational information, legislative or policy updates, events, and opportunities to take action.You may opt out of text messages at any time by replying STOP to any message.You may also reply HELP for assistance.Standard message and data rates may apply. Message frequency may vary.
For additional information about our text messaging practices, please review our Terms & Conditions.
7. Security of Your Information
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to safeguard personal information against unauthorized access, use, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
However, no method of transmitting or storing information electronically is completely secure. Therefore, while we take reasonable steps to protect your information, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of information transmitted to or through our website.
8. Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to websites operated by third parties.
PRAE is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, content, or policies of third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies and terms of any third-party website you visit.
9. Children's Privacy
Our website and programs are not directed to children under the age of 16.We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 16 without appropriate consent, we will take reasonable steps to delete that information.
10. Your Privacy Choices
Depending on how you interact with PRAE, you may have choices regarding your personal information, including:
- Email: Unsubscribe from promotional or informational emails using the unsubscribe link provided in the message.
- Text Messages: Opt out of SMS/MMS communications by replying STOP.
- Cookies: Adjust your browser settings to manage or disable cookies.
- Contact Information: Contact us using the information below with questions about your personal information or communications preferences.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other circumstances.
Any changes will be posted on this page, and the “Effective Date” at the top of this Privacy Policy will be updated accordingly.Your continued use of our website or participation in our programs after changes are posted constitutes your acknowledgment of the updated Privacy Policy.
12. Contact Us If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, our privacy practices, or how your information is used, please contact us:
Pennsylvanians for Reliable & Affordable Energy (PRAE)
Email: information@powerpanow.org
Website: powerpanow.org