Privacy Policy

Citizens of Ottawa County for Responsible Taxation

Effective Date: August 12, 2026

Citizens of Ottawa County for Responsible Taxation ("the Committee," "we," "us") is a local ballot measure committee organized to support passage of the Ottawa County sales tax measure on the August 25, 2026 ballot. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect information in connection with our website and text messaging program.

Information We Collect

Information you provide. If you sign up for updates through our website, we may collect your name, phone number, email address, and ZIP code.

Publicly available information. We may use publicly available records, including voter registration data, to communicate with voters about the ballot measure.

Automatically collected information. Our website host may collect standard technical information such as browser type and pages visited. We do not use this information to identify individuals.

How We Use Information

We use information solely to:

• Communicate with voters about the ballot measure, the election date, and voting information

• Respond to questions and requests

• Honor opt-out requests

• Comply with applicable law

Text Messaging Program

By providing your phone number through our opt-in form, you consent to receive text messages from the Committee regarding the ballot measure and election. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply.

• To stop receiving messages, reply STOP at any time.

• For help, reply HELP or contact us using the information below.

Consent to receive text messages is not a condition of any purchase or service.

No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any third parties.

Information Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information. We share information only with:

• Service providers who assist us in operating our communications (such as our text messaging platform), who are bound to use it only on our behalf

• Authorities where required by law

Opting Out

You may opt out of text messages at any time by replying STOP. You may opt out of emails using the unsubscribe link in any email or by contacting us directly. Opt-out requests are honored promptly.

Data Retention and Security

We retain information only as long as needed for the purposes described above. The Committee is a temporary organization; upon its dissolution following the election, information collected through this website will be deleted. We take reasonable measures to protect information from unauthorized access.

Children

Our website and communications are directed at registered voters. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The effective date above reflects the most recent revision.

Contact Us

Citizens of Ottawa County for Responsible Taxation dillon@jbglok.com | 918-961-2151