Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 6, 2026

Alan Cohn for Tampa City Council (“the Campaign,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and shared when you visit our website or engage with the Campaign.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you interact with our website:

  • Personal Information You Provide
    Such as your name, phone number, email address (if provided in the future), mailing address, and any other information you voluntarily submit through forms.

  • Automatically Collected Information
    Such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and browsing activity through cookies and analytics tools.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Communicate with you about campaign updates, events, and volunteer opportunities

  • Respond to inquiries or requests submitted through forms

  • Send text messages if you have opted in to receive SMS communications

  • Improve our website and outreach efforts

  • Comply with applicable laws and regulations

SMS Communications

If you provide your phone number and opt in, you agree to receive text messages from Alan Cohn for Tampa City Council. These messages may include campaign updates, event information, and opportunities to get involved.

  • Message frequency may vary

  • Message and data rates may apply

  • You can opt out at any time by replying STOP

  • For assistance, reply HELP

We will not share or sell your mobile phone number to third parties for their own marketing purposes.

Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share your information with trusted vendors or service providers who assist in campaign operations, such as:

  • Text messaging platforms

  • Website hosting and analytics providers

  • Payment processors (if applicable in the future)

These parties are only permitted to use your information to support campaign activities.

We may also disclose information if required by law or to comply with legal obligations.

Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website traffic. You can adjust your browser settings to disable cookies if you prefer.

Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.

Your Choices

You may:

  • Opt out of text messages at any time by replying STOP

  • Decline to provide personal information, though this may limit your ability to engage with certain features of the site

Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact the Campaign through the website contact form.