Privacy Policy

Effective date: October 19, 2026

Richmond Firefighters & Community for Yes on Measure Q, sponsored by International Association of Firefighters Local 188 (the “Committee,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) operates https://www.yesonq-smartforsafety.com. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information through our website and campaign communications.

Information we collect

We collect information you choose to provide, such as your name, email address, telephone number, mailing address, volunteer interests, endorsements, and messages to us. If you contribute, we or our payment processor may collect payment information and information needed for campaign finance reporting, such as occupation and employer. We also keep records of text message consent, preferences, and opt-out requests.

Website information and cookies

Our website and service providers may collect information such as your IP address, browser and device type, pages visited, and interactions with our website. Cookies and similar technologies may be used to operate the site, remember preferences, and understand website use. You can manage cookies through your browser settings; disabling cookies may affect some site features.

How we use information

We use information to respond to inquiries, manage volunteer activities and endorsements, process contributions, communicate about Measure Q and campaign activities, improve our website, maintain security, and meet applicable reporting and recordkeeping obligations. We send recurring text messages only with your consent.

How we share information

We may provide information to service providers that help us operate our website, process contributions, manage campaign records, and deliver communications, solely as needed to perform those services. We may also disclose information when required by law, including campaign finance disclosures, or as reasonably necessary to protect our rights and security. Endorsements you expressly authorize us to publish may be displayed publicly.

Text messaging privacy

We do not sell, rent, or share mobile phone numbers, text messaging opt-in information, or consent records with third parties or affiliates for their marketing or promotional purposes. Text messaging opt-in data and consent are not shared with any third parties except service providers that help deliver and administer our text messaging program, or as required by law. Consent to receive our texts does not authorize texts from another organization.

Your choices

To stop text messages, reply STOP to any campaign text. You may receive one final confirmation of your opt-out. For help, reply HELP or email [email protected]. You can unsubscribe from campaign emails using the unsubscribe link in those emails. You may contact us to request access to, correction of, or deletion of information you have provided. We will respond as required by applicable law; we may retain records needed for legal obligations or to honor your opt-out.

Retention and security

We retain information as needed for the purposes described in this policy, applicable legal requirements, and records of consent and opt-outs. We use reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect personal information. No internet transmission or storage system can be guaranteed completely secure.

Children

Our website and text messaging program are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, contact us so we can address it.

Other websites

Our website may link to outside websites, including contribution platforms. Those sites have their own privacy practices and policies. Please review them before submitting personal information.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy and will post the revised version with a new effective date. If an update requires additional notice or consent under applicable law, we will provide that notice or obtain that consent.

Contact us

Richmond Firefighters & Community for Yes on Measure Q, sponsored by International Association of Firefighters Local 188
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.yesonq-smartforsafety.com