Privacy Policy
Effective Date: November 3, 2025
Last Modified: November 3, 2025
The Simi Valley Police Officers’ Association (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors and users (“you” or “your”) of our website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information. By accessing or using our website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
a. Personal Information:
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, such as your name, email address, postal address, phone number, or any other details you submit through forms on our website.
b. Text Messaging Opt-In Data:
If you choose to opt in to receive text messages from us, we may collect your phone number and related information necessary to provide those services.
c. Automatically Collected Information:
When you visit our website, certain information about your device, browser, and activity may be collected automatically. This may include your IP address, cookies, and other tracking data used to improve site performance and user experience.
2. Use of Information
We may use the information you provide for purposes such as:
Communicating with you and responding to your inquiries.
Sending updates, newsletters, and information about association events and initiatives.
Analyzing and improving our website’s content, layout, and performance.
Complying with applicable laws and enforcing our terms and agreements.
Text Messaging Opt-In Data:
Your phone number and related data collected for text messaging services will be used only to send you association-related updates and messages.
Some messages may include requests for community support or fundraising.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and improve functionality.
What Are Cookies: Cookies are small files stored on your device that help websites remember your preferences and activity.
Managing Cookies: You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Disabling cookies may limit some website functionality.
Third-Party Tools: We may use tools such as Google Analytics or social media pixels to understand website usage patterns. These third parties may collect information according to their own privacy policies.
4. Sharing of Information
a. We do not share, sell, rent, or disclose your personal information to third parties, except as described in this Privacy Policy or when required by law.
b. We will not share or sell your text messaging opt-in data, consent, or related personal information with any third parties, unless required by law.
5. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect the security of your personal information and use industry-standard measures to help safeguard it. However, please note that no method of transmitting or storing data online is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.
6. Third-Party Services
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any websites you visit through links from our site.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 13. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will promptly delete it.
8. Your Privacy Rights (California Residents)
If you are a California resident, you have certain rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including the right to:
Know what personal information we collect, use, and disclose.
Request access to or deletion of your personal information.
Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (we do not sell personal data).
Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights.
To exercise any of these rights, or to make an inquiry about your personal data, please contact us at simivalleypoa@gmail.com.
9. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, operations, or legal requirements. Updates will take effect immediately upon posting on this page.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Simi Valley Police Officers’ Association
Simi Valley, CA
Email: simivalleypoa@gmail.com