Accessibility Statement for Nicholas Hargis for Mountain View City Council

This is an accessibility statement from Nicholas Hargis for Mountain View City Council.

Conformance status

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) defines requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. It defines three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA. Nicholas Hargis for Mountain View City Council is partially conformant with WCAG 2.1 level AA. Partially conformant means that some parts of the content do not fully conform to the accessibility standard.

Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of Nicholas Hargis for Mountain View City Council. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers on Nicholas Hargis for Mountain View City Council:

• E-mail: nicholash4council@gmail.com

Date

This statement was created on 3 June 2024 using the W3C Accessibility Statement Generator Tool.

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10DLC & Toll-Free Privacy Policy

 

Nicholas Hargis’ campaign is committed to safeguarding your privacy online. This 10DLC & Toll-Free Privacy Policy supplements all other privacy and data security commitments in place (including our operations, employment, and website privacy policies). This policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect opt-in data for our text messaging programs via 10-digit long codes (10DLC) and toll-free numbers.

 

This policy applies specifically to SMS and MMS text messages from the Nicholas Hargis campaign.

 

CATEGORIES OF INFORMATION COLLECTED

 

When you opt-in to receive text messages, we collect:

 

• Your name (if provided)

• Your phone number

• Your consent to receive text messages (SMS and MMS)

 

HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

 

The information we collect is used to:

 

• Verify and confirm your consent to receive campaign-related SMS/MMS messages

• Deliver timely updates, event invitations, and requests for donations or volunteer involvement, aligned with our campaign strategy

• Ensure compliance with privacy regulations and best practices

 

Your information is stored securely and used only for campaign communications.

 

TO WHOM WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION

 

Your opt-in data (including your name, phone number, and consent) will not be shared with any third parties except in the following cases:

 

1. Vendors, Consultants, and Service Providers: We share your information with third-party service providers who assist in executing our text messaging programs. These partners will not use your data for any purposes outside of performing services for the campaign.

2. Legal Obligations: In cases where we are legally obligated to disclose information (such as in response to legal processes or law enforcement), we may do so as required by applicable law.

 

We will not sell or rent your personal data to any third party under any circumstances.

 

UPDATES TO THIS POLICY

 

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our data collection and usage practices, as well as legal and regulatory developments. We recommend reviewing this policy from time to time to stay informed of any changes.

 

Opt-Out Policy

 

If you no longer wish to receive text messages from Nicholas Hargis’ campaign, you can easily opt-out at any time.

 

• Reply “STOP”: To any text message you receive from us, simply reply with the word “STOP”. You will receive a confirmation message, and no further messages will be sent to your number.

• Contact Us: If you prefer to opt-out through other methods, you can contact us at [Insert Contact Info] to request removal from our text message list.

 

Opting out of SMS messages will not affect your ability to receive email communications or other types of outreach unless specified.

 

2. Add Text Opt-In Above Contact Form: Any time we’re collecting contact details (like phone numbers) on our website, especially through forms, we must include a checkbox where users explicitly consent to receiving text messages from the campaign. This needs to be placed right above the “Submit” button on forms and should include a clear message such as:

 

Opt-in data and consent will not be shared with third parties, except as outlined below:

 

1. Vendors and Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted vendors, consultants, and service providers who need access to this information to perform services on behalf of the campaign (such as managing our text message platform). These parties are contractually bound to protect your data and are not permitted to use it for any other purposes.

2. Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if we believe it is necessary to comply with applicable law, regulation, or legal process, or in response to law enforcement requests.

 

For more detailed information on how your data is used and shared, please refer to our Privacy Policy.