Privacy Policy
West Adams Neighborhood Council (WANC)
Effective Date: 2025
The West Adams Neighborhood Council (WANC) is committed to protecting the privacy of our community members, stakeholders, and visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard personal information through our meetings, outreach, and digital platforms. We may collect the following types of information when you interact with the Council: personal information such as name, email address, phone number, or mailing address if you sign up for newsletters, event notices, or contact lists; meeting participation including comments, questions, or input provided at public meetings (in person, virtually, or via email) which may become part of the public record; website and digital use including limited technical data such as IP addresses, browser type, and pages visited, which helps us improve our website and services; and event and outreach activities such as photos or video recordings from community events, where notice will be provided in advance. We use the information collected to share community updates, event notices, and meeting agendas, respond to public inquiries and connect residents with resources, comply with legal requirements related to public records and open government laws, and improve communication and engagement within the West Adams community. We will never sell or rent your personal information to third parties. As a City of Los Angeles Neighborhood Council, some communications you send to WANC (including emails and written correspondence) may be considered public records under the California Public Records Act, which means they may be disclosed if requested under applicable law. WANC may use third-party platforms such as social media, email newsletters, or video conferencing tools to share information and conduct business. These platforms have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them before use. By attending WANC events, you may be photographed or recorded for public outreach purposes. We will make every effort to notify attendees when photography or recording is taking place, and if you prefer not to appear in media, please let an event organizer know. We take reasonable steps to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction; however, no electronic storage or transmission over the internet can be guaranteed to be completely secure. You may opt out of receiving newsletters or community updates at any time by following the unsubscribe link in our communications or contacting us directly. WANC may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in practices, laws, or community needs. Updates will be posted on our website with a new effective date. If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: West Adams Neighborhood Council, Email: Westadamsnc@gmail.com, Website: westadamsnc.org, Mailing Address: P O Box 78474, Los Angeles CA 90016