Privacy Policy

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how information about you is collected, used, and disclosed by Yousef J. Saleh for Council – Saleh for JC. This Privacy Policy applies to information we collect when you use our website and other online services that link to this Privacy Policy (collectively, the “Sites”).

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If changes are made, we will notify you by revising the date at the top of the policy and, in some cases, by providing additional notice (such as adding a statement to our homepage or sending an email notification). We encourage you to review the Privacy Policy whenever you access the Sites to stay informed about our information practices and how we help protect your privacy.

Collection of Information

Information You Provide to Us

We collect information that you provide directly to us. For example, we may collect information when you fill out a volunteer form, sign up for email updates, make a donation, participate in events, communicate with us through social media, or otherwise interact with us. The types of information we may collect include your name, email address, social media handles, postal address, phone number, and any other information you choose to provide.

Information We Collect Automatically When You Use the Sites

When you access or use our Sites, we automatically collect information about you, including:

• Log Information: We log information about your use of the Sites, such as the type of browser you use, access times, pages viewed, your IP address, and the page you visited before navigating to our Sites.
• Device Information: We may collect information about the device you use to access our Sites, including the hardware model, operating system and version, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information.
• Information Collected by Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information, such as your interactions with our Sites, the pages you visit, and any actions taken. Cookies help us improve our Sites and your experience, see which features are popular, and count visits. You can manage your cookie preferences in your browser settings.

Information We Collect From Other Sources

We may obtain information from other sources and combine it with the information we collect through our Sites. For example, if you engage with us on social media platforms, we may collect public information that you choose to share with us in accordance with the privacy policies of those platforms.

Use of Information

We may use information about you for various purposes, including to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our Sites, and communicate with you about updates, security alerts, and support messages;
• Process donations, respond to inquiries, and send you confirmations and receipts;
• Provide the information, services, and updates you request, including campaign-related information, event details, and volunteer opportunities;
• Encourage volunteer participation, facilitate community engagement, and keep you informed about Yousef J. Saleh’s campaign, related events, and relevant issues in Jersey City;
• Monitor and analyze usage and activities on our Sites to enhance our outreach efforts;
• Personalize and improve the Sites and our communication based on user interests and preferences;
• Fulfill any other purpose described to you at the time of information collection.

Our campaign is based in the United States, and the information we collect is governed by U.S. law.

Sharing of Information

We may share information about you as follows or as otherwise described in this Privacy Policy:

• With service providers and volunteers who need access to perform work on our behalf, such as managing donations or organizing volunteer activities;
• With other campaigns, causes, or organizations that share similar goals or align with our values and mission, to help foster collaboration and communication;
• For legal reasons if we believe it’s necessary to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes, or to protect the rights, property, and safety of our campaign, supporters, volunteers, or others;
• With your consent or at your direction, including when we notify you that information will be shared in a particular way, and you agree to that sharing.

We may also share aggregated or anonymized information that does not directly identify you.

Social Sharing Features

The Sites may offer social sharing features, such as the Facebook “Like” button, which allow you to share actions taken on our Sites with other platforms, and vice versa. Please refer to the privacy policies of those platforms to understand how they collect and process your data when you use their services.

Advertising and Analytics Services Provided by Others

We may use third-party analytics and advertising services to help us understand how our Sites are used and to reach supporters more effectively. These providers may collect information about your online activity across different sites, including IP addresses, device information, pages viewed, and links clicked. This information helps us analyze trends, assess campaign effectiveness, and reach supporters with relevant updates.

You may opt out of interest-based advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info/choices or managing your browser settings.

Security

We take reasonable measures to protect the information we collect from loss, theft, misuse, and unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction.

Your Choices

• Cookies: Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. You can choose to set your browser to remove or reject cookies. However, please note that some features of our Sites may not function properly without cookies.
• Promotional Communications: You may opt out of receiving text messages or email updates by following the unsubscribe instructions in those messages. If you opt out, we may still send you transactional or relationship messages, such as donation receipts or responses to inquiries.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at yousef@salehforjc.com.

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