Privacy Policy
Last Updated: August 2026
East County Citizens for Community Colleges (“ECC,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) operates eastcountyfuture.org (the “Site”) in support of Measure G and efforts to strengthen Grossmont College and Cuyamaca College.
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you choose to share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, when it may be shared, and the choices available to you.
By using this Site or submitting information through our forms, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
Information you provide directly
We may collect information that you voluntarily provide through the Site, including:
First and last name
Email address
Mobile phone number
ZIP code
Comments or messages
Support for Measure G
Authorization to send a letter or other communication on your behalf in support of Measure G
Email or SMS communication preferences
Other information you voluntarily submit through campaign forms
If you make a contribution through a third-party donation platform, payment information may be collected and processed directly by that provider. We may receive information about your contribution as permitted by law and the provider’s policies.
Information collected automatically
When you visit the Site, certain information may be collected automatically through cookies, analytics tools, and similar technologies, including:
IP address
Browser and device information
Operating system
Pages viewed
Links clicked
Referring website or source
Approximate geographic information
Date, time, and duration of visits
Website engagement and conversion information
We may use this information to understand how visitors use the Site, improve website performance, and measure the effectiveness of campaign communications and outreach.
How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect to:
Process forms and campaign submissions
Record your support for Measure G
Send letters, petitions, or similar advocacy communications on your behalf when you have specifically authorized us to do so
Send campaign updates and information you have requested
Send election reminders and opportunities to support or participate in the campaign
Communicate with volunteers and supporters
Respond to questions or messages
Maintain records of communication preferences and consent
Improve the Site and campaign outreach
Measure website and campaign performance
Prevent fraud, misuse, or security issues
Comply with applicable laws and legal obligations
Advocacy Communications
If you submit a form authorizing East County Citizens for Community Colleges to communicate on your behalf, we may use information such as your name, ZIP code, and stated support for Measure G to prepare or deliver letters, petitions, messages, or other advocacy communications to elected officials, public agencies, community leaders, media organizations, or other appropriate recipients.
We will only use your information for this purpose when the applicable form provides notice of the authorization you are giving.
Email Communications
If you choose to receive email updates, we may send information about Measure G, campaign activities, election information, volunteer opportunities, events, fundraising, and other ways to support East County community colleges.
You may unsubscribe from campaign emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in the email.
SMS / Text Message Communications
If you separately opt in to receive text messages, East County Citizens for Community Colleges may send periodic SMS or MMS messages relating to Measure G and the campaign.
Messages may include:
Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply.
You may opt out at any time by replying STOP to a text message. After opting out, you may receive a confirmation message indicating that you have been unsubscribed and will no longer receive additional campaign text messages.
For assistance, reply HELP or contact us using the information provided below.
Consent to receive text messages is voluntary and is not required to submit a letter in support of Measure G, otherwise express your support, or make a contribution.
We may use third-party text messaging service providers solely as necessary to operate, deliver, maintain, and support our messaging program.
Mobile information and SMS Consent
We do not sell or rent your mobile phone number or SMS consent information.
Mobile information, text-messaging opt-in data, and consent will not be shared with third parties or affiliates for their own marketing or promotional purposes.
We may provide information to vendors and service providers that assist us in operating our text-message program, including our messaging platform, solely as necessary to provide services on our behalf, maintain compliance, or fulfill your communication requests.
Information Sharing
East County Citizens for Community Colleges does not sell or rent personal information.
We may disclose limited personal information in the following circumstances:
Service Providers: To vendors that help us operate the Site, manage campaign data, deliver email or text communications, provide analytics, process contributions, or perform other services on our behalf.
Authorized Advocacy: When you specifically authorize us to submit your name or other information in connection with a letter, petition, message, or other advocacy communication supporting Measure G.
Legal Requirements: When disclosure is required by law, regulation, subpoena, court order, government request, or another applicable legal process.
Protection of Rights: When reasonably necessary to protect the rights, safety, security, or integrity of the campaign, the Site, our supporters, or others.
Service providers are permitted to use information only as necessary to provide services on our behalf and subject to their applicable contractual and legal obligations.
Mobile phone numbers and SMS opt-in consent will not be shared with third parties or affiliates for their marketing or promotional purposes.
Cookies and Analytics
The Site may use cookies, pixels, analytics tools, and similar technologies to understand website traffic, measure campaign performance, and improve the visitor experience.
These technologies may collect information about your browser, device, interactions with the Site, and the source that directed you to the Site.
You may adjust your browser settings to block or limit cookies. Certain Site features may not function as intended if cookies are disabled.
Third-Party Websites and Services
The Site may contain links to third-party websites or services, including contribution platforms, social networks, informational resources, and other external websites.
East County Citizens for Community Colleges does not control the privacy practices of third parties. When you leave our Site, the privacy policy and terms of the third-party service will govern your use of that service.
Data Security
We use reasonable administrative and technical measures designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, loss, or disclosure.
However, no website, database, or electronic transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Your Choices
You may:
Unsubscribe from email communications using the unsubscribe link in an email
Reply STOP to opt out of SMS communications
Reply HELP for assistance with the SMS program
Contact us to request that we update or correct information you have provided
Contact us regarding deletion of information, subject to any legal or recordkeeping requirements that may apply
Decline to provide optional information
Opting out of one form of communication does not automatically opt you out of another. For example, unsubscribing from email does not necessarily unsubscribe you from SMS communications.
Children's Privacy
The Site is intended for a general audience and is not directed toward children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through the Site. If we learn that information from a child under 13 has been collected, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to the Site, campaign activities, service providers, or legal requirements.
The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, your information, or your communication preferences, please contact:
East County Citizens for Community Colleges
contact@eastcounty4colleges.comwww.eastcountyfuture.org