Privacy Policy
This privacy policy describes how the Independent Voter Project collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit independentvoterproject.org.
Last updated: October 2026
Scope
This privacy policy applies to independentvoterproject.org only. It does not apply to information collected through any other website or to the practices of companies that IVP does not control.
Information You Provide
When you interact with our website, you may provide personal information including your name, email address, postal address, and phone number. This includes information submitted through contact forms, petition signatures, newsletter signups, and account registration.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring pages, and site usage data. This information helps us understand how visitors use our site and improve their experience.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to communicate with you, manage your account, fulfill your requests, improve our website, perform statistical analysis, and comply with legal obligations.
Information Sharing
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share data with service providers who assist our operations, or when required by law. Public petition signatures, including your name, city, state, and any comments you provide, may be made publicly available.
Text Messaging (SMS) Program
The Independent Voter Project runs a text message alert program. You can join it by giving us your mobile number and checking the consent box on our site. Separately, as a political organization, we may send political text messages to mobile numbers listed in the public voter file, whether or not you have signed up here. Messages cover major reform updates, campaign milestones, and urgent actions where your voice matters, and may include requests for donations. Agreeing to receive texts is never a condition of donating or of anything you buy from us.
Text Message Frequency and Charges
Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply, depending on your mobile plan and carrier. Mobile carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
Stopping Texts and Getting Help
Reply STOP to any message to leave the program. You will receive one message confirming you have been removed, and we will not text you again unless you sign up a second time. Reply HELP for assistance, or reach us at contact@independentvoterproject.org or 619-207-4618.
Text Messaging Opt-In Data
We will not share or sell your text messaging opt-in data, consent, or related personal information with any third parties, unless required by law.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies — small data files stored on your device — for personalization and analytics. You may block cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect site functionality.
Online Petitions
When you sign an online petition, you understand that such petition is public information. We may make the petition, your name, city, state, and any comments you provided publicly available.
Children Under 13
Our website does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.
Security
IVP uses reasonable technical, physical, and administrative measures to protect your information from loss, misuse, and unauthorized access. However, no method of electronic storage or transmission is 100% secure.
Changes to This Policy
IVP may update this privacy policy from time to time. Material changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
If you have questions about this privacy policy, please reach out through our contact page.