Privacy Policy

Updated: July 15, 2026

San Jose CAN Indivisible (“San Jose CAN,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information entrusted to us.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and safeguard information when you visit our website, communicate with us, volunteer, register for events, subscribe to our communications, or otherwise interact with us.

By using this website, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this Privacy Policy.

1. Who We Are

San Jose CAN Indivisible is an independent grassroots civic organization located in San Jose, California, serving residents throughout Santa Clara County.

Our mission is to educate, organize, and encourage civic engagement through lawful advocacy, public education, volunteer activities, and community participation.

2. Information We Collect

We collect only the information reasonably necessary to operate our organization and provide requested services.

Information You Provide

You may voluntarily provide information including:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Telephone number
  • Mailing address
  • ZIP code
  • Organization or employer
  • Volunteer interests
  • Event registrations
  • Petition signatures
  • Survey responses
  • Comments
  • Donations
  • Communications you send to us

You are not required to provide personal information merely to browse our website.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Operating system
  • Device type
  • Pages visited
  • Date and time of access
  • Referring website
  • General geographic region
  • Website performance information

This information helps us improve website functionality, security, and user experience.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our website may use:

  • Cookies
  • Session cookies
  • Persistent cookies
  • Analytics technologies
  • Security cookies

Cookies help us:

  • Remember preferences
  • Improve website performance
  • Measure visitor activity
  • Protect website security

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

Disabling cookies may affect certain website functions.

3. How We Use Information

We may use information to:

  • Respond to inquiries
  • Provide newsletters
  • Organize volunteers
  • Coordinate events
  • Send legislative updates
  • Notify users of public meetings
  • Improve website performance
  • Maintain website security
  • Process donations
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Prevent fraud or misuse
  • Protect our rights and the rights of others

We use personal information only for legitimate organizational purposes.

4. Email Communications

If you subscribe to our mailing list, we may send:

  • Newsletters
  • Event announcements
  • Legislative alerts
  • Volunteer opportunities
  • Civic education materials
  • Organizational updates

You may unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe link contained in our emails or by contacting us directly.

5. Volunteer Information

Individuals who volunteer may provide additional information including:

  • Emergency contact information
  • Availability
  • Areas of interest
  • Skills
  • Event participation

Volunteer information is used solely for organizational purposes.

6. Donations

If you make a donation:

  • Payment processing is handled through reputable third-party payment processors.
  • We do not store complete credit card or debit card numbers on our servers.
  • We may retain transaction records necessary for accounting, auditing, tax reporting, and legal compliance.

7. Information We Do Not Sell

San Jose CAN does not sell personal information.

We do not rent, lease, or sell mailing lists or donor information to commercial organizations.

We do not sell your information for advertising purposes.

8. Information Sharing

We may share information only when reasonably necessary, including:

Service Providers

We may share limited information with trusted vendors that provide services such as:

  • Website hosting
  • Email communications
  • Donation processing
  • Event registration
  • Data security
  • Cloud storage

These providers are contractually required to safeguard personal information.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by:

  • Court order
  • Subpoena
  • Search warrant
  • Applicable law
  • Lawful governmental request

We may also disclose information when reasonably necessary to protect:

  • Public safety
  • Website security
  • Organizational property
  • Legal rights
  • Individuals from fraud or unlawful activity

9. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed toward children under 13 years of age.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If we become aware that personal information has been collected from a child under 13 without appropriate consent, we will promptly delete the information.

10. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information from:

  • Unauthorized access
  • Disclosure
  • Alteration
  • Loss
  • Misuse
  • Destruction

No method of electronic storage or internet transmission is completely secure.

Accordingly, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Data Retention

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

  • Operate the organization
  • Maintain volunteer records
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Resolve disputes
  • Maintain historical organizational records
  • Enforce our policies

Information that is no longer needed may be securely deleted or anonymized.

12. California Privacy Rights

California residents may have privacy rights under applicable California law.

Subject to applicable legal exemptions, you may request to:

  • Know what personal information we maintain about you.
  • Request correction of inaccurate information.
  • Request deletion of personal information.
  • Request access to your personal information.
  • Obtain information regarding categories of information collected.
  • Learn how your information is used.
  • Learn whether your information has been disclosed.

We will respond to verified requests within the time required by applicable California law.

Nothing in this Privacy Policy waives any rights provided under California law.

13. Do Not Track Signals

Some web browsers transmit “Do Not Track” signals.

Because there is no universally accepted industry standard governing these signals, our website may not respond differently when such signals are received.

14. Third-Party Websites

Our website may link to third-party websites.

We are not responsible for:

  • Their privacy practices
  • Their security
  • Their content
  • Their policies

Users should review the privacy policies of any third-party website they visit.

15. Social Media

If you interact with San Jose CAN through social media platforms, information you provide may also be subject to the privacy policies and terms of those platforms.

We encourage users to review those policies before sharing personal information.

16. Public Forums

Information posted in public comment sections, forums, discussion boards, or public event pages may become publicly visible.

Please avoid posting confidential or sensitive personal information in public areas.

17. Website Analytics

We may use website analytics tools to understand:

  • Website traffic
  • Visitor trends
  • Popular pages
  • Technical performance

Analytics information is generally aggregated and used to improve the website.

18. Accessibility

San Jose CAN is committed to making this website reasonably accessible to all users.

If you encounter accessibility barriers or require information in an alternative format, please contact us so we can make reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.

19. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Updated versions will be posted on this website with a revised Effective Date.

Your continued use of the website after changes become effective constitutes acknowledgment of the revised Privacy Policy.

20. Contact Us

Questions regarding this Privacy Policy or requests concerning your personal information may be directed through the contact information provided on this website.

Contact Us. We will make reasonable efforts to respond promptly.

21. California Governing Law

This Privacy Policy shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

Nothing contained in this Privacy Policy shall be construed to limit any privacy rights provided under applicable California or federal law.