The Center for Plain Language respects your privacy. This page explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.
Information We Collect
You may choose to provide personal information when you:
- Contact us
- Sign up for our newsletter
- Become a member or sponsor
- Register for an event
- Complete a form on our website
Depending on how you interact with us, this information may include your name, email address, organization, and other details you choose to share.
We use this information only to respond to your requests, manage memberships and sponsorships, provide services, and communicate with you about the Center.
We do not sell your personally identifiable information to third parties.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to help it work properly and to improve your experience.
Cookies are small files stored on your device when you visit our website. Some cookies are necessary for the website to function correctly. Others help us understand how people use the site so we can improve it. Some third-party services we use, such as analytics tools, embedded videos, event registration, or payment services, may also place cookies.
The types of cookies used on our website may include:
- Essential cookies that keep the website functioning properly.
- Analytics cookies that help us understand how visitors use our website.
- Functional cookies that remember your preferences.
- Third-party cookies placed by services integrated into our website.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling some cookies may affect how parts of the website function.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics may collect information such as:
- Pages you visit
- Time spent on the website
- Browser and device type
- General geographic region
- Referring websites
This information is collected in aggregate and helps us improve our website and services. Google may also use this information according to its own Privacy Policy.
Third-Party Services
Our website may include or link to third-party services that help us operate the site and serve our community. Depending on the page you visit, these services may include analytics tools, email marketing services, event registration platforms, payment or donation processors, or embedded videos.
These providers have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them if you use their services.
Email Communications
If you subscribe to our newsletter, become a member or sponsor, register for an event, or otherwise request information from us, we may send you emails related to those activities.
You can unsubscribe from promotional emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in the email. We may continue to send transactional emails related to your membership, sponsorship, registration, or account when necessary.
Your Choices
You may:
- Disable cookies through your browser settings.
- Unsubscribe from promotional emails at any time.
- Contact us if you would like to update or correct the personal information you have shared with us.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our Terms of Use, please contact us:
The Center for Plain Language
2652 Chancer Dr.
Richmond, VA 23233
info@centerforplainlanguage.org
Last Updated: June 25, 2026