1. Introduction
The Newport Beach Firefighters Association PAC (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates this website. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
- Personal information you provide. When you submit a form on this website, we collect the information you provide: your first name, last name, email address, your comments, and, if you choose to provide it, your cell phone number.
- SMS opt-in data. If you provide your phone number and check the consent box, we collect your phone number for the purpose of sending text messages.
- Automatically collected information. Like most websites, we may collect certain information automatically, including your IP address, browser and device information, cookies, and usage patterns, to help us understand how visitors use our site.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the personal information you provide to:
- Respond to your questions and inquiries;
- Send you updates about public safety in Newport Beach, our endorsements, and elections;
- Analyze and improve the performance of our website;
- Comply with applicable laws and enforce our rights.
Phone numbers collected for text messaging are used exclusively to send campaign-related text messages and updates.
4. Text Messaging Terms
By checking the SMS consent box on our sign-up form, you agree to receive recurring campaign and public-safety text messages from the Newport Beach Firefighters Association PAC at the phone number you provide. Consent is not a condition of any purchase or service. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP at any time to opt out, or HELP for assistance. Your SMS opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any third parties for their own marketing purposes.
5. Information Sharing
We will not share, sell, rent, or disclose your personal information to any third parties, except as described in this Privacy Policy or when required by law. We may use trusted service providers (such as form and messaging platforms) to process information on our behalf; they are permitted to use it only to provide services to us.
6. Public Record Disclosure
If you submit comments intended for the Newport Beach City Council or another public body, those comments, along with your name, may become part of the public record under California law and may appear in public meeting materials.
7. Data Security
We use industry-standard security technologies and procedures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Cookies & Third-Party Services
Our website uses Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it. Google Analytics sets cookies and collects information such as pages visited, approximate location, device and browser type, and referring site; IP addresses are anonymized. We load Google Analytics only after you accept cookies in the notice shown on your first visit, and you can change your choice at any time by clearing your browser data or using the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on. You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Our sign-up form is protected by Google reCAPTCHA, which is subject to the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Third-party services we use are bound by their own privacy policies.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our website and communications are intended for individuals age 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will delete it promptly.
10. Your Choices
You may request that we correct or delete your personal information, unsubscribe from emails, or stop text messages at any time. To do so, use the unsubscribe link in any email, reply STOP to any text message, or contact us directly.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes become effective immediately upon posting to this page, and the “Last Modified” date above will be updated.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, email us at Info@keepingnewportsafe.com.