Information You Provide Voluntarily

You may choose to provide information directly to us, for example when you:

• Fill out a contact form
• Subscribe to a mailing list (if enabled)
• Send us an email
• Respond to a survey or feedback form

This information may include:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• City or ZIP code
• Any other information you include in your message

We use this information solely to respond to your inquiry, manage our communications, and support our community outreach.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically by our hosting provider or standard website tools, such as:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device type (desktop, tablet, mobile)
• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Referring website or link (how you arrived at our site)
• Date and time of your visit

This information is typically aggregated and used for basic analytics, security, performance monitoring, and understanding how the site is used (for example, which pages are most visited).

If the site uses cookies or WordPress/hosting-related analytics tools, these may also collect non-personal usage data. You can usually control cookies through your browser settings.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Responding to inquiries: To reply to questions, comments, or requests you send us.
• Community communication: To share updates, meeting information, or project-related news if you have requested or consented to such communication.
• Site operation and improvement: To operate, maintain, and improve the performance, content, and security of the website.
• Troubleshooting and security: To monitor for misuse, detect technical issues, and protect the integrity of our site.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

Sharing of Information

We may share information only in the following limited situations:

• Service Providers / Hosting: Our website is hosted on a third-party platform (e.g., WordPress/hosting provider). They may process basic technical data (like IP addresses and log files) as part of providing hosting, security, and performance services.
• Email & Communication Tools: If we use an email service provider or form plugin, that provider may process your contact details solely for sending and managing our communications.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required to do so by law, regulation, or legal process, or to protect our rights, safety, or the rights and safety of others.

We do not share your personal information with advertisers, data brokers, or marketing networks.

Your Choices and Rights

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including to:

• Access the information we hold about you
• Update or correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt out of receiving future communications

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact Us section below. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling certain requests.

If you are receiving email updates from us and wish to stop, you can:

Email us directly asking to be removed from our mailing list.t some features of the site may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

• Use any unsubscribe link provided in the email (if available), or
• Email us directly asking to be removed from our mailing list.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:

• Respond to your inquiry or request
• Maintain records of important communications related to our advocacy and outreach
• Meet any legal, administrative, or security obligations

Emails and contact form submissions may be stored in our email archives or website database for a reasonable period. You may request that we delete your personal information,

Security

We take reasonable steps to protect the information we collect, including:

• Using a reputable hosting provider
• Employing standard security practices (such as HTTPS where available)
• Limiting access to personal information to individuals who need it for legitimate purposes

However, no website or transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our site may use cookies and similar technologies that:

• Remember basic preferences (e.g., language, display settings)
• Assist with security and performance
• Provide anonymous usage statistics (page views, traffic patterns)

You can usually adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies. Please note that some features of the site may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

Third-Party Websites and Links

Our site may contain links to:

• City of Riverbank websites
• Stanislaus County or LAFCO pages
• Other community or informational resources

These external websites are not controlled by us and are governed by their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for the content, security, or privacy practices of external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.ird parties.

Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for children under 18 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 18, we will take reasonable steps to delete it as soon as possible.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect:

• Changes in our practices
• Updates to website features or services
• Legal or regulatory requirements

When we make changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.