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Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how information about you is collected, used and disclosed by Fix the City, Inc. This Privacy Policy applies to information we collect when you use our website and other online services that link to this Privacy Policy (collectively, the “Site”) or when you otherwise interact with us.
We may change this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make changes, we will notify you by revising the date at the top of the policy and, in some cases, we may provide you with additional notice (such as adding a statement to our homepage or sending you an email notification). We encourage you to review the Privacy Policy whenever you access the Site to stay informed about our information practices and the ways you can help protect your privacy.
COLLECTION OF INFORMATION
Information You Provide to Us
We collect information you provide directly to us. For example, we collect information when you fill out a form, make a donation, send us an email, sign up to receive email updates, sign up to receive text messages or calls, sign up as a volunteer, request information, or otherwise communicate with us. The types of information we may collect include your name, email address, postal address, phone number, mobile number, credit card and other payment information, occupation and name of your employer and other contact or identifying information you choose to provide.
In addition, the New York State Board of Elections and New York City Campaign Finance Board may require us to collect certain personal information from donors, such as individual contributors’ name, mailing address, occupation, and employer.
Information We Collect Automatically When You Use the Site
When you access or use our Site, we may automatically collect information about you, including:
LOG INFORMATION:
We may log information about your use of the Site, including the type of browser you use, access times, pages viewed, your IP address and the page you visited before navigating to our Site.
DEVICE INFORMATION:
We may collect information about the computer or mobile device you use to access our Site, including the hardware model, operating system and version, device identifiers and mobile network information.
INFORMATION COLLECTED BY COOKIES AND OTHER TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES:
We use various technologies to collect information, and this may include sending cookies to your computer or mobile device. Cookies are small data files stored on your hard drive or in device memory that helps us to improve our Site and your experience, see which areas and features of our Site are popular and count visits. We may also collect information using web beacons (also known as “tracking pixels”). Web beacons are electronic images that may be used in our Site or emails and help deliver cookies, count visits, understand usage and mission effectiveness and determine whether an email has been opened and acted upon. For more information about cookies, and how to disable them, please see “Your Choices” below.
Information We Collect From Other Sources
We may also obtain information from other sources and third parties combine that with information we collect through our Site. For example, if you make a donation via Democracy Engine through the link in our site, we will obtain certain information about you via that donation.
Use of Information
We may use information about you for various purposes, including to:
• Provide, maintain and improve our Site;
• Provide and deliver the information you request, process contributions and transactions and send you related information;
• Send you confirmations, technical notices, updates, security alerts, support and administrative messages and provide technical support;
• Request feedback and to otherwise contact you about your use of the Site; • Respond to your emails, submissions, comments, questions and requests;
• Send you newsletters and alerts and otherwise provide you with information or services you request or that we think will be of interest to you, such as sending you information to keep you informed about various issues, events, resources, products, and services;
• Help connect you with other supporters, and to solicit volunteers, donations and support;
• Remind you to vote and register to vote and assist you in finding polling location and events near you;
• Carry out any other purpose for which the information was collected.
Sharing of Information
We may share information about you as follows or as otherwise described in this Privacy Policy:
• With vendors, consultants and other service providers or volunteers who need access to such information to carry out work on our behalf;
• To report required information to the New York State Board of Elections and New York City Campaign Finance Board;
• In response to a request for information if we believe disclosure is in accordance with any applicable law, regulation or legal process, or as otherwise required by any applicable law, rule or regulation;
• With your consent or at your direction, including if we notify you through our Site that the information you provide will be shared in a particular manner and you provide such information.
We will not share any information you provide to us with any candidate, candidate committee, party committee, constituted committee, political committee designed to promote the defeat or success of a ballot measure or proposal, or any agent of the aforementioned entities.
Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any third party, except: (1) with vendors, consultants and other service providers who need access to such information to carry out work on our behalf (and who will not use such information for their own purposes); or (2) if we believe disclosure is required by any applicable law, rule, or regulation or to comply with law enforcement or legal process. Mobile opt-in data will not be shared with third parties for marketing purposes. You can opt-out at any time by replying STOP. All text messaging and phone calls will be conducted in compliance with the Telephone Consumer Protecting Act (TCPA)
We may also share aggregated or anonymized information that does not directly identify you.
Links to Other Websites
The Site may contain links to other websites. For example, we may link to third party sites to facilitate donations or purchases. Any personal information you provide on such linked pages is provided directly to that third party and is subject to that third party’s privacy policy, and not this privacy policy. We encourage you to learn about their privacy and security practices and policies before providing them with personal information.
Social Sharing Features
The Site may offer social sharing features and other integrated tools (such as the Facebook “Like” button), which let you share actions you take on our Site with other media, and vice versa. The use of such features enables the sharing of information with your friends or the public, depending on the settings you establish with the entity that provides the social sharing feature. For more information about the purpose and scope of data collection and processing in connection with social sharing features, please visit the privacy policies of the entities that provide these features.
Third-Party Advertising and Analytics
We may allow third parties to use cookies or other technologies to provide analytics services and to serve ads on other websites based on your visits to this site and other sites across the Internet. These entities may collect information about your use of the Site and other websites, including your IP address, web browser, pages viewed, time spent on pages, links clicked and conversion information. This information may be used by Fix the City and others to, among other things, analyze and track data, determine the popularity of certain content, deliver advertising and content targeted to your interests and better understand your online activity.
For example, we may use Google Analytics or other remarketing tools to advertise online. This enables third-party vendors, including Google, to show our ads on sites across the Internet. Such third-party vendors, including Google, may use first-party cookies (such as the Google Analytics cookie) and third-party cookies (such as the DoubleClick cookie) together to inform, optimize, and serve ads based on your past visits to our website. For information on how you can opt out of Google’s use of cookies for interest-based ads please visit Google’s Ads Settings.
For more information about Internet-based ads, or to opt out of having your web browsing information used for behavioral advertising purposes, please visit www.networkadvertising.org/managing/opt_out.asp and www.aboutads.info/choices.
Transfer of Information to the U.S.
Fix the City is based in the United States and the information we collect is governed by U.S. law. By accessing or using the Site or otherwise providing information to us, you consent to the processing and transfer of information in and to the U.S. and other countries.
Messaging Terms and Conditions
By opting in you agree to receive informational messages from Fix the City. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. For help, reply HELP or email us at info@fixthecity.nyc. You can opt-out at any time by replying STOP.
Your Choices
COOKIES
Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. If you prefer, you can usually choose to set your browser to remove or reject browser cookies. To delete or disable flash cookies please visit www.adobe.com/products/flashplayer/security for more information. Please note that if you choose to remove or reject cookies, this could affect the availability and functionality of our Site. You can also review your choices regarding behavioral advertising cookies at www.aboutads.info/choices.
Unsubscribing from Communications
You can unsubscribe from any communication we send you by following the instructions in that communication. To comply with the law, however, our contributor records will not be altered and are continuously maintained.
Contact Us
Please email info@fixthecity.nyc to contact the Fix The City team
By submitting your phone number and signing up for texts, you consent to receive donation asks and informational messages from Fix The City, Inc. Msg & data rates may apply. Msg frequency varies. Unsubscribe at any time by replying STOP or clicking the unsubscribe link (where available). Reply HELP for help. Privacy policy found above.