Privacy Policy

Effective date: June 3, 2026
Website: protectirvineopenspace.com

1. Information we collect

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Mailing address or ZIP code
• Volunteer interests or availability
• Donation-related information
• Petition, event, survey, or form responses
• Messages, comments, or other information you submit to us

We may also collect basic technical information when you visit the website, such as browser type, device type, pages visited, referring website, and general usage information.

2. How we use information

We may use information we collect to:

• Communicate with you about Irvine open space issues
• Send campaign, civic, election-related, or public issue updates
• Respond to questions or requests
• Organize volunteers, events, petitions, and community outreach
• Process donations or related records through third-party platforms
• Send email or SMS/text message updates if you have opted in
• Improve the website and communication efforts
• Comply with legal, reporting, compliance, or recordkeeping obligations

3. SMS/Text Messaging Privacy

If you provide your mobile phone number and opt in to receive text messages, we may send SMS/text messages about Irvine open space issues, campaign updates, election-related information, volunteer opportunities, event reminders, donation opportunities, and civic participation.

• Message frequency varies.
• Message and data rates may apply.
• Text STOP to unsubscribe at any time.
• Text HELP for help or more information.
• You may also contact us at info@protectirvineopenspace.com.
• Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
• Consent to receive text messages is not required as a condition of donating, volunteering, signing a petition, or otherwise participating.

When you reply STOP, we will treat that as a request to opt out of future SMS/text messages from the applicable messaging program. You may receive one final confirmation message confirming your opt-out.

4. No sale or sharing of mobile opt-in information

Mobile opt-in data and consent will not be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.

We do not sell your mobile phone number, SMS consent, or SMS opt-in information. We may share information with service providers only as needed to operate our website, process forms, send messages you requested, manage donations, maintain records, comply with law, or protect our rights.

5. Service providers

We may use trusted service providers to help operate this website and committee activities. These may include website hosting providers, email tools, SMS/text messaging platforms, donation processors, form providers, analytics tools, and compliance or recordkeeping services.

These service providers may process information on our behalf only as needed to provide their services to us.

6. Donations and payment information

Donations may be processed through third-party donation or payment platforms. We do not directly store full credit card numbers through this website. Donation platforms may collect and process payment information according to their own terms and privacy policies.

7. Cookies and website analytics

This website may use cookies or similar technologies to understand website traffic, improve performance, and help us understand how visitors use the site. You may adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies, but some parts of the website may not function properly.

8. Political and legal compliance

Because this website is operated in connection with a political committee and public issue advocacy, some information may be retained or disclosed as required by applicable campaign finance, election, tax, legal, or regulatory requirements.

9. How we protect information

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information. However, no website, email system, text messaging system, or internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Data retention

We may retain information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including communication, outreach, volunteer coordination, donation records, compliance, dispute resolution, and legal recordkeeping.

11. Your choices

You may contact us to request updates or corrections to your information. You may unsubscribe from SMS/text messages by replying STOP. You may unsubscribe from email messages by using the unsubscribe option in an email, if available, or by contacting us directly.

12. Children’s privacy

This website is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

13. Links to other websites

This website may link to third-party websites, including donation platforms, forms, news sources, government websites, or social media platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of third-party websites.

14. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make changes, we may update the effective date above. Continued use of the website or continued participation in our communications after changes are posted means you acknowledge the updated Privacy Policy.

15. Contact us

Questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices may be sent to:

COMMITTEE TO PROTECT ALL IRVINE OPEN SPACE
FPPC ID #1486171
Email: info@protectirvineopenspace.com