Privacy Policy

Personal information that is provided by you will not be given, sold, disclosed, or transferred to a third party without your express consent, unless the information is subject to disclosure under federal or state law or unless the Town of Woodside (“Town”) is directed to do so as result of a court order. The Town will not share your personal information, phone number, or SMS consent opt-in data with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. 

Information that is generally available under the California Public Records Act and/or federal law may be posted for electronic access through the Town Website.

Many non-town sites, linked to the Town Website, may or may not be subject to the Public Records Act, and may or may not be subject to other sections of the California Code or federal law. Therefore, visitors to such sites are advised to check the privacy statements of such sites and to be cautious about providing personally identifiable information without a clear understanding of how the information will be used.

The Town is committed to protecting the security of personally identifiable information that is either available from or collected by the Town Website and has taken reasonable precautions to protect such information from loss, misuse, or alteration.

Information the Town Collects

When you opt-in to receive SMS messages, the Town collects: 

  • Your phone number 
  • Consent to send SMS messages 
  • Your email address  
  • Your basic contact information  
  • Your messaging history
  • Any information provided in the message  

How the Town Collects Your Information

The Town may collect your information directly from you, such as when you complete a form or contact us or automatically, such as when you interact with the Town Website. 

How the Town Uses Your Information 

The Town uses your information to: 

  • Send you the SMS messages you’ve opted in to receive 
  • Respond to your SMS messages
  • Provide updates, promotions, or other relevant content based on your preferences 

You can opt out of receiving SMS messages at any time by replying STOP to any message the Town sends you. You can review the Town’s SMS Terms and Conditions for additional information about the opt-out process. No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. All other categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

Updates 

The Town may periodically update this privacy policy. If the Town makes material changes that have a substantive and adverse impact on your privacy, the Town will provide notice on this website prior to the change becoming effective. The Town encourages you to periodically review this page for the latest information about the Town’s privacy practices. 

How to Contact the Town  

If you have questions, problems or need assistance, you may contact the Town directly by emailing Town Hall.