Privacy Policy

“The Committee to Elect Ayesha Potts” ("we", "us", or "our") operates the “Ayesha Potts for Troy School Board” website (www.ayeshapotts.com). This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and disclose information from users of our website.

Information Collection

We collect a variety of information from and about our users in order to provide, improve, and personalize your experience. The types of information we collect include but are not limited to:

  • First and Last Name

  • Phone Number

  • Email Address

  • Address

  • Usage Data

Methods of Collection

We collect information in several ways:

  • Directly from You: When you fill out the Google form on our site to volunteer, request a sign or submit a question.

  • Automatically: As you navigate through our site, we automatically collect information about your equipment, browsing actions, and patterns, such as IP addresses, cookies, and usage details.

  • Communication and Feedback: We may collect information when you provide feedback, or engage with us through social media platforms, email, or other communication channels.

Use of Information

We use the information collected for various purposes, including:

  • Personalize User Experience: Adapt interactions and content on our website based on user preferences and behavior.

  • Provide Support: Fulfill requests and offer assistance through direct communication with users.

  • Analyze Performance and Usage: Evaluate how our website is accessed and used to improve functionality and user experience.

Information Sharing and Disclosure

The Committee to Elect Ayesha Potts maintains strict privacy policies to protect the personal information of our users. This information is never sold, rented, released, or traded to others without prior consent or legal obligation. Any sharing of information with third parties is solely for the purpose of fulfilling the organization's obligations to the user. We guarantee that it will never be shared with third parties for marketing purposes.

We may share your personal information in the following situations:

  • Service Providers, such as the Anedot Fundraising platform and Google forms: 

    • When you submit information to this website via the linked Google form to request a sign or volunteer, we collect the data you provide in the google in order to track and respond to your submissions. That information is stored in a private Google Drive and not shared with any third parties.

    • Anedot processes and collects online donations to the Committee to Elect Ayesha Potts. When you use the link on our website to make a donation, you are transferred to their site, where you will be asked to provide personal information, including your name, contact information and payment information. To see the complete Anedot privacy policy, please visit their privacy page: https://www.anedot.com/privacy

  • Legal Requirements: When required by law, such as to comply with a subpoena, court order, or other legal process.

  • Protecting Rights and Safety: When necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of our company, our users, or others.

  • Analytics and Advertising: With SquareSpace, our website hosting platform, to deliver personalized ads and understand how users interact with our website.

  • Public Forums: Information you share in public forums on our social media accounts may be visible to others.

  • Aggregate or Anonymized Information: We may share aggregate or anonymized information that cannot reasonably be used to identify you.

Information Protection

We are committed to ensuring the security of the personal information we collect. Our organization implements a variety of technical, administrative, and physical measures designed to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include but are not limited to:

  • Encryption: We use industry-standard encryption protocols to protect sensitive data during transmission and in storage.

  • Access Controls: We restrict access to personal information to authorized personnel only, based on their role and need to know. This includes the use of authentication measures such as passwords, multi-factor authentication, and role-based access controls.

  • Data Minimization: We limit the collection and retention of personal data to what is necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy. Data that is no longer needed is securely deleted or anonymized.

  • Third-Party Security: When we work with third-party service providers who process data on our behalf, we ensure that they have appropriate security measures in place to protect your information.

While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. However, we continually update and improve our security practices to protect your data.

User Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

  • Correction: You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal data.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided below.

Opt-Out

Users can opt-out of receiving future communications from us by:

  • Following the unsubscribe instructions included in any email you receive

  • Replying "Stop" to any text message to discontinue text message communications

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website, improve our services, and better understand how you interact with our content.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device and remember certain information about your visit, such as your preferences and actions. Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device until they expire or are deleted, while session cookies are deleted when you close your browser.

How We Use Cookies and Tracking Technologies

This website only uses necessary and required cookies, which allow Squarespace, our hosting platform, to securely serve this website to you. These cookies are used for various purposes, including:

  • Ensuring the security and integrity of our website.

  • Remembering your preferences and settings.

  • Analyzing site traffic and user behavior to improve our services.

  • Providing a personalized experience based on your interests and activities.

You have the option to control and manage cookies in various ways. Most web browsers allow you to configure your cookie settings, including blocking or deleting cookies. However, please note that if you disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at:

  • Email Address: ayesha4troy@gmail.com

Changes to the Privacy 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. We advise you to review this privacy policy periodically for any changes.

Last Updated: September 22, 2024