Privacy Policy

1. Introduction
Puente Hills Community Preservation Association ("PHCPA," "we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who visit our website and support our community advocacy efforts.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information submitted through our website.

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

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide
When you submit a form, sign up as a supporter, sign a petition, or contact us through the website, we may collect:

• Name
• Email address
• City, ZIP code, or general location
• Relationship to the Puente Hills area (such as resident, parent, worker, or visitor)
• Statements of concern or comments
• Whether you are willing to volunteer or provide a declaration in connection with advocacy or litigation efforts

You may choose not to provide certain information, but this may limit our ability to respond or involve you in community activities.

Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, certain technical information may be automatically collected by our website hosting provider or analytics tools, including:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device information
• Pages visited and time spent on the site
• Referring website

This information helps us understand how visitors use the website and improve its functionality.

3. How We Use Your Information
PHCPA may use the information collected to:

• communicate updates regarding community issues and advocacy efforts
• organize volunteers and community participation
• identify individuals who may wish to participate in declarations or other advocacy activities
• maintain internal records related to community engagement
• improve the website and outreach efforts
• respond to inquiries or requests
• document and present community concerns through petitions and related advocacy efforts

We do not sell, rent, or commercially distribute personal information.

3A. Petitions and Community Advocacy
When you sign a petition through our website, you are expressing support for a specific community concern or request.

Information submitted in connection with a petition (such as your name, city, and statements of concern) may be used by PHCPA for community advocacy purposes, including:

• demonstrating the level of public awareness or concern regarding an issue
• sharing aggregated or summarized information with public agencies, elected officials, or decision-makers
• supporting communications with the media or community stakeholders
• assisting attorneys or representatives in connection with advocacy or litigation efforts

PHCPA may reference the number of petition signers and general geographic distribution (such as city or region) in public materials.

We do not publicly disclose personal contact information (such as email addresses) without your consent, unless required by law.

Signing a petition does not create any legal obligation.

If you indicate that you are willing to provide a declaration or additional support, PHCPA or its representatives may contact you with further information.

Petition signatures reflect individual expressions of concern or support and do not constitute verification of facts or evidence of any specific claim.

4. Sharing of Information
We may share limited information in the following circumstances:

• with attorneys or legal advisors assisting PHCPA in connection with community advocacy, regulatory proceedings, or litigation matters
• with trusted volunteers or advisors assisting PHCPA operations
• if required by law, court order, or legal process

We will not publicly disclose personal contact information without your permission unless legally required.

5. Data Security
PHCPA takes reasonable steps to protect the information submitted through the website, including limiting access to authorized individuals.

However, no website or internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure. By submitting information online, you acknowledge this inherent risk.

6. Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to:

• understand visitor behavior
• improve website performance
• measure traffic and engagement

Most web browsers allow you to disable cookies through browser settings.

7. Third-Party Services
Our website may rely on third-party service providers such as:

• website hosting platforms
• email communication services
• analytics providers

These services may collect technical information according to their own privacy policies. PHCPA does not control the privacy practices of these third-party providers.

8. Children's Privacy
This website is intended for general audiences and is not directed toward children under the age of 13. PHCPA does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If we learn that such information has been submitted, we will take reasonable steps to remove it.

9. Your Choices
You may contact us at any time to:

• request removal of your personal information from our records
• request removal of your name from petition records, where reasonably feasible
• update or correct information you have provided
• opt out of future communications

Requests can be sent to: phcpa.org@gmail.com

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
PHCPA may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page with the revised effective date.

Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Information
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how your information is used, please contact:

Puente Hills Community Preservation Association (PHCPA)
Email: phcpa.org@gmail.com