This Privacy Policy is drafted specifically for Advancing Tennessee Communities, an initiative by Tennessee Credit Unions and the Tennessee Credit Union League (TCUL).
The primary function of this website is to advocate for credit union services (broadband access, small business capital, and financial health) and to collect “Member Stories” to share with lawmakers and the public.
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: February 25, 2026
Advancing Tennessee Communities (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, www.advancingtncommunities.org (the “Site”).
Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect on the Site includes:
A. Personal Data
Voluntary information you provide to us when you “Share Your Credit Union Story,” sign up for a newsletter, or contact us. This may include:
- Identity Data: Name, age, and location (city/county).
- Contact Data: Email address and phone number.
- User Content: The specific details of your “Credit Union Story,” including your experiences with local financial institutions, small business struggles or successes, and community impact.
B. Derivative Data
Information our servers automatically collect when you access the Site, such as your IP address, your browser type, your operating system, your access times, and the pages you have viewed directly before and after accessing the Site.
2. Use of Your Information
Having accurate information about you allows us to provide you with a smooth, efficient, and customized experience. Specifically, we may use information collected about you via the Site to:
- Advocacy: Share your stories (with your permission) with Tennessee lawmakers and the public to demonstrate the impact of credit unions on local communities.
- Communication: Respond to your inquiries or send you newsletters and updates regarding our mission.
- Site Improvement: Monitor and analyze usage and trends to improve your experience with the Site.
- Legal Compliance: Respond to subpoenas or fulfill legal obligations.
3. Disclosure of Your Information
We may share information we have collected about you in certain situations:
- Story Publication: If you submit a story through our “Share Your Story” portal, we may publish your story, along with your first name and general location, on our website, social media, or in advocacy materials sent to the Tennessee General Assembly or Congress.
- By Law or to Protect Rights: If we believe the release of information about you is necessary to respond to legal process or to protect the rights, property, and safety of others.
- Third-Party Service Providers: We may share your information with third parties that perform services for us or on our behalf, such as data analysis, email delivery, and hosting services.
4. Tracking Technologies (Cookies)
We may use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies on the Site to help customize the Site and improve your experience. Most browsers are set to accept cookies by default. You can remove or reject cookies, but be aware that such action could affect the availability and functionality of the Site.
5. Security of Your Information
We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to help protect your personal information. While we have taken reasonable steps to secure the personal information you provide to us, please be aware that despite our efforts, no security measures are perfect or impenetrable.
6. Policy for Children
We do not knowingly solicit information from or market to children under the age of 13. If you become aware of any data we have collected from children under age 13, please contact us using the contact information provided below.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
- Request that we correct or delete your personal data.
- Withdraw consent for the publication of your “Member Story.”
8. Contact Us
If you have questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Tennessee Credit Union League
1317 Hickory Valley Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 899-2425