Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 26, 2026

Fresno Teachers Association (“FTA,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information you provide when visiting our website, submitting forms, signing petitions, joining campaigns, or otherwise interacting with Fresno Teachers Association online.

Information We Collect

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• First and last name
• Email address
• Phone number
• ZIP code
• Information submitted through contact forms, petitions, campaign forms, or other website forms

We may also automatically collect limited technical information when you visit our website, such as your browser type, device type, pages visited, approximate geographic location, and other website usage information.

How We Use Your Information

FTA may use the information we collect to:

• Communicate with you about FTA campaigns, advocacy efforts, events, programs, and updates
• Send marketing and informational emails
• Send text messages when you have provided your phone number and consented to receive texts
• Respond to questions or requests
• Manage petitions, campaigns, and community outreach efforts
• Improve our website and understand how visitors use it
• Maintain the security and operation of our website

We use personal information for purposes related to Fresno Teachers Association and our communications, outreach, advocacy, organizational, and marketing activities.

Email and Text Message Communications

If you provide your email address, we may send you information regarding FTA campaigns, events, advocacy efforts, membership information, donation requests, and other organizational updates.

If you provide your phone number and sign up to receive text messages, you consent to receive text messages from Fresno Teachers Association, including campaign information, donation requests, event reminders, and other organizational communications.

Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency varies. You may unsubscribe from text messages at any time by replying STOP. Reply HELP for assistance.

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

Opt-in data and consent will not be sold or provided to third parties for their own marketing purposes.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors use our website and to improve website performance and visitor experience.

Google Analytics may collect information such as:

• Pages visited
• Time spent on the website
• Browser and device information
• General geographic information
• Website traffic and interaction data

This information helps us understand how our website is being used and identify opportunities to improve our content and services.

Google may process information collected through Google Analytics in accordance with its own privacy policies. Visitors may use browser settings, cookie controls, or available Google opt-out tools to limit analytics tracking.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality, understand website traffic, and improve the visitor experience.

Some cookies may be associated with services such as Google Analytics.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect how some parts of the website function.

How We Share Information

FTA does not sell your personal information.

We may provide limited information to trusted service providers that help us operate our website, process form submissions, provide analytics, send communications, host website services, or perform other services on our behalf.

These providers may use information only as necessary to provide services to FTA or as otherwise permitted by law.

We may also disclose information when required by law or when reasonably necessary to protect the rights, safety, or security of FTA, our members, website visitors, or others.

California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information under applicable California privacy laws.

Depending on the circumstances, these rights may include the right to:

• Know what personal information we collect and how it is used
• Request access to personal information we maintain about you
• Request correction of inaccurate personal information
• Request deletion of certain personal information
• Receive information regarding categories of personal information disclosed to service providers
• Exercise applicable privacy rights without unlawful discrimination

FTA does not sell personal information.

To submit a privacy-related request, please contact us using the information provided below. We may need to verify your identity before completing certain requests.

Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including communications, outreach, organizational records, legal obligations, and security purposes.

Data Security

We use reasonable administrative and technical measures intended to protect personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.

However, no website, internet transmission, or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to websites operated by third parties.

FTA is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of third-party websites. We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of any external websites they visit.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our website, communications, services, technology, or legal requirements.

Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or would like to make a privacy-related request, please contact Fresno Teachers Association.