Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 1/1/2021

Westside Watch (“we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information, including email addresses and phone numbers, and your rights under federal and Colorado laws.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information directly from you when you:

Sign up for our newsletter or marketing emails.
Provide your phone number for SMS updates or promotions.
Contact us through our website or customer service.

The personal information we collect may include:

Email address (for communications and marketing).
Phone number (for SMS marketing and service updates).
Other contact details (if voluntarily provided).

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information for the following purposes:

To send marketing emails and promotional materials.
To send SMS messages for promotions, updates, or alerts.
To improve our services and website functionality.
To comply with legal obligations and protect against fraud.

3. Consent & Opt-Out Rights

A. Email Marketing (CAN-SPAM Act Compliance)

You will only receive marketing emails if you explicitly consent by signing up.
Each marketing email will include an “Unsubscribe” link allowing you to opt-out immediately.

B. SMS Marketing (TCPA Compliance)

By providing your phone number, you consent to receive automated marketing text messages.
Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply.
To opt out, reply “STOP” to any text message.

C. Colorado Privacy Act (CPA) Rights

Under Colorado law, you have the right to:

Request access to the personal data we collect.
Request deletion of your personal data.
Opt out of targeted advertising and data processing.

To exercise these rights, contact us at westsidewatchcos@gmail.com or submit a request at www.westsidewatch.org.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share it with:

Third-party service providers who assist with email and SMS delivery.
Legal authorities if required by law, fraud investigations, or regulatory compliance.

5. Data Security & Retention

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data.
We only retain personal data for as long as necessary for business purposes or as required by law.
If you request data deletion, we will remove your information from our systems unless legally required to retain it.

6. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted with an updated Effective Date at the top of this page.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions or wish to exercise your rights under this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Email: westsidewatchcos@gmail.com
Address: P.O. Box 38802, Colorado Springs, CO 80937
Website: www.westsidewatch.org