Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.

Last updated: July 26, 2025

Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us and information we collect automatically.

Information You Provide

Name and contact information when you sign our petition
Email address when you subscribe to our newsletter
Volunteer information when you join our campaign
Messages you send through our contact forms
Comments and feedback you provide

Information We Collect Automatically

Device information (browser type, operating system)
Usage data (pages visited, time spent on site)
IP address and general location information
Cookies and similar tracking technologies

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for legitimate campaign purposes.

To communicate with you about our campaign and aquatic center development
To send you updates, newsletters, and important announcements
To coordinate volunteer activities and events
To respond to your questions and provide customer support
To analyze website usage and improve our services
To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights
To prevent fraud and ensure the security of our website

Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in limited circumstances.

We May Share Information With:

Service providers who help us operate our website and campaign
Legal authorities when required by law or to protect our rights
Other campaign organizations with your explicit consent

We Do Not:

Sell your personal information to third parties
Share your information for commercial marketing purposes
Provide your data to unrelated political campaigns without consent

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience on our website.

Types of Cookies We Use:

Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
Marketing Cookies: Used to show relevant content and measure campaign effectiveness

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences or our cookie consent banner. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

Your Rights and Choices

You have several rights regarding your personal information.

Access: Request a copy of the personal information we have about you
Correction: Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete information
Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information
Opt-out: Unsubscribe from our communications at any time
Data Portability: Request your data in a portable format
Object: Object to certain uses of your information

To exercise these rights, please contact us at napervilleaquaticfuture@gmail.com

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information.

Encryption of data in transit and at rest
Regular security assessments and updates
Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
Secure hosting and data storage practices
Regular backups and disaster recovery procedures

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but will notify you of any significant data breaches as required by law.

Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary for our legitimate purposes.

Petition signatures: Retained for campaign duration and follow-up activities
Newsletter subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe or the campaign ends
Volunteer information: For the duration of the campaign and follow-up activities
Website analytics: Typically 26 months or as required by our analytics provider
Contact form submissions: Up to 2 years for reference and follow-up

Third-Party Services

We use third-party services that may collect information about you.

Services We Use:

Vercel Analytics: Website performance and usage analytics
GoFundMe: Donation processing and campaign fundraising
Email Service Providers: Newsletter and communication delivery
Social Media Platforms: Campaign promotion and engagement

These services have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them to understand how they handle your information.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us. We will delete such information from our records.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time.

We will notify you of any changes by posting the new privacy policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. For significant changes, we may also send you an email notification. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

If you have questions about this privacy policy, please contact us.

Email: napervilleaquaticfuture@gmail.com

Phone: (630) 984-8127

Mail: Naperville Aquatic Future Campaign

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days of receipt.