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POLICIES
ANTI-DISCRIMINATION
Equality Loudoun is based on the principles of equality for all people, regardless of their immutable and inherent characteristics. Accordingly, we do not permit within our organization or our partner organizations any form of discrimination to include on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability and genetic information (including family medical history).
DATA COLLECTION POLICY
In the digital age, we recognize the importance of privacy, safety, and cyber security. Accordingly, no information we collect will be sold to outside entities. We do not collect Personally Identifiable Information (PII), other than name and email, when subscribing or signing up for offerings such as our newsletter, meetings, or volunteering. For any other PII, such as third-party event ticket sites, we thoroughly research our vendors to ensure that information is stored securely. In the event of a breach with one of our vendors, we will notify anyone affected immediately.
NEWS & MEDIA INQUIRIES
We understand that often media may seek interviews of individuals in the LGBTQ+ community, however, we can not and will not be involved in soliciting individuals for interviews that may out or harm an individual, intentionally or unintentionally. In the event you wish to interview a student/child/minor, we may be able to provide the information of a parent - but we will not provide information for anyone of the age of 18 under any circumstances.
POLITICAL POLICY
Equality Loudoun is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. We do not provide endorsements of any candidates for any office, regardless of their political affiliation or level of government. Further, we do not align ourselves with any political group or cause and will not attend partisan events in any official capacity. While our members represent a bi-partisan collection of individuals who may participate in various political events, they are not permitted to do so as a representative of Equality Loudoun.
SEXUAL HARASSMENT & ABUSE
Our community deserves the basic right to live, work, and volunteer in a safe space that is free from sexual harassment and abuse. Accordingly, we have a zero-tolerance policy for sexual harassment, unwelcome advances, requests for sexual favors, and/or verbal or physical harassment of a sexual nature. Further, we acknowledge that harassment and abuse can originate from individuals of any gender and be perpetrated in the same manner. Any allegations or concerns regarding sexual harassment or abuse should be reported immediately to a member of the Board of Directors.
VIOLENCE, HARASSMENT, & PHYSICAL ABUSE
Our community deserves the basic right to live, work, and volunteer in a safe space that is free from violence, harassment, and physical abuse. Accordingly, we have a zero-tolerance policy for hazing, fighting, harm, and bullying of an emotional, social, or physical nature. Further, we acknowledge that harassment and abuse can originate from individuals of any gender and be perpetrated in the same manner. Any allegations or concerns regarding sexual harassment or abuse should be reported immediately to a member of the Board of Directors.