Privacy Policy

Battle Ground Citizens for Better Schools (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our website. This Privacy Policy explains what information we may collect, how we use it, and how we protect it.

By using this website, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

Information you provide to us

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide through our website, such as your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and information you submit through contact, volunteer, endorsement, or other forms.

We will not sell, rent, or share your text messaging opt-in data, associated personal information, or consent with third parties for their own marketing or promotional purposes, except as required by law.

Information collected automatically

When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically, including information about your device, browser, IP address, pages visited, and how you interact with the website. Cookies and similar technologies may be used to collect this information.

Our website is hosted by Squarespace. Squarespace may process and store information necessary to provide website hosting, security, analytics, form functionality, and other website services. Information processed by Squarespace is subject to its applicable privacy and security practices.

How We Use Information

We may use the information we collect to:

• Respond to questions, requests, or messages.

• Communicate with supporters and volunteers.

• Send campaign updates, newsletters, or other communications when you have chosen to receive them.

• Coordinate volunteer activities, endorsements, and other campaign efforts.

• Operate, analyze, maintain, and improve our website.

• Protect the security and integrity of our website and organization.

• Comply with applicable legal or regulatory requirements.

Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

We may share information with service providers that help us operate our website, communications, campaign activities, or other organizational functions. These providers may access information only as necessary to provide their services.

We may also disclose information when required by law or when reasonably necessary to protect our rights, safety, or property.

Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to operate properly, understand website traffic, remember visitor preferences, and improve the website experience.

Squarespace and other services we use may place or access cookies when you visit the website. You can control cookies through your browser settings and, where available, through the website’s cookie preferences.

Third-Party Services and Links

Our website may contain links to or use services provided by third parties, such as social media platforms, payment services, or other external websites.

When you interact with a third-party service, that provider may collect and process information according to its own privacy policy. Battle Ground Citizens for Better Schools is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites or services.

Data Security

We use reasonable administrative and technical measures to help protect personal information. However, no method of transmitting information over the internet or storing information electronically can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes to our website, practices, services, or legal requirements. Updates will become effective when the revised policy is posted on this website. The effective date at the top of this page will indicate when the policy was most recently updated.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, contact:

Battle Ground Citizens for Better Schools
PO Box 1235
Battle Ground, WA 98604
votebgschools@gmail.com