Privacy Policy

1. Information we collect

We collect information in a few different ways:

• Information you provide: for example, if you email us, submit a tip, or contact us with feedback.
• Usage data: basic analytics about how people use the Site (pages visited, referrers, approximate location, device/browser info). This helps us improve performance and content.
• Cookies & similar technologies: small files (and similar tools such as pixels, SDKs, or local storage) used for essential features, analytics (where enabled), and advertising (where enabled). See our Cookie Policy.
• Advertising data (where enabled): our advertising partners may collect information such as IP address, device identifiers, coarse location, browser info, and interactions with ads (e.g., impressions, clicks) to deliver, measure, and improve advertising.

2. How we use information

• Provide and maintain the Site and its features.
• Improve content quality, UX, and site performance.
• Respond to messages, submissions, and support requests.
• Detect, prevent, and address technical or security issues.
• Advertising (where enabled): show ads, limit ad frequency, measure performance, and help keep the Site free.

3. What we do not do

• We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal data through the Site.
• We do not require account creation to read most content (unless you later add features that do).
• We do not sell personal information for money. However, some privacy laws define “sale” or “sharing” broadly to include certain advertising-related disclosures (for example, sharing identifiers with ad partners for targeted advertising).

4. Sharing of information

We may share information only in limited situations:

• Service providers: vendors that help operate the site (hosting, analytics, email). They process information on our behalf under appropriate safeguards.
• Advertising partners (where enabled): companies that help us deliver and measure ads. These partners may collect information directly from your browser/device via cookies or similar technologies, subject to their own privacy policies.
• Legal requirements: if required by law, regulation, or valid legal process.
• Security: to protect the rights, property, and safety of City Kickoff and users.

5. Data retention

We retain personal information only as long as needed for the purposes described in this policy (for example, to respond to requests, maintain records, or comply with legal obligations). We retain analytics and advertising data according to our provider configuration and operational needs.

6. Your rights & choices

Depending on your location, you may have rights to request access, correction, deletion, or restriction of your personal information.

• Cookie controls: you can control cookies through your browser settings. Blocking some cookies may impact site functionality.
• Advertising choices: where we use advertising cookies, you may be able to opt out of interest-based advertising through industry opt-out tools in your region and/or via our cookie controls (if available).
• Do Not Sell/Share (where applicable): if your local law provides this right, you can request we stop “selling” or “sharing” your personal information for targeted advertising by contacting us. (If we implement an on-site opt-out link later, we’ll list it here.)

To make a privacy request, email us.

7. Children’s privacy

The Site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information, contact us and we’ll take appropriate steps.

8. Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

9. International users

If you access the Site from outside the country where our services are hosted, your information may be processed there. By using the Site, you understand this processing may occur.

10. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the content on this page. Continued use of the Site after changes means you accept the updated policy.