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Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for YES! Santee, YES! on Y (FPPC #1494578)

Effective Date: August 1st, 2026
 
Thank you for visiting http://yessantee.com (“Website”). YES! Santee, YES! on Y (FPPC #1494578) (“we”, “us”, or “our”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal data.

Who We Are

We are YES! Santee, YES! on Y (FPPC #1494578). Our website address is: http://yessantee.com.

Information We Collect and How It’s Used

Comments

When visitors leave comments on our site, we collect the data provided in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help with spam detection.
 
An anonymized string (hash) created from your email address may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.

Media

If you upload images to the website, please avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors can download and extract location data from images on the website.

Cookies

If you leave a comment on our site, you may opt-in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies for your convenience. These cookies last for one year.
 
If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to check if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
 
When you log in, we set up cookies to save your login information and screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. Upon logging out, the login cookies are removed.
 
If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you edited. It expires after one day.

Embedded Content from Other Websites

Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles, etc.) from other websites. Embedded content behaves the same way as if you visited the other website. These sites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with the content, including if you have an account and are logged in to that website.

Who We Share Your Data With

If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.

How Long We Retain Your Data

If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This allows us to recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.
 
For users who register on our website (if any), we store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can view, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except their username). Website administrators can also view and edit that information.

What Rights You Have Over Your Data

If you have an account on this site or have left comments, you can request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are required to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

Where Your Data Is Sent

Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.

SMS Communications

  • Purpose: We may use your mobile number to send you SMS communications for promotions, alerts, updates, or other campaign-related information.
  • Message Frequency: Message frequency will vary based on your interactions and our campaign activities.
  • Message and Data Rates: Message and data rates may apply according to your wireless carrier plan.
  • Opt-out: You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP to any message. For help, reply HELP or contact us via the information on our website.
  • No Sale or Sharing: Mobile numbers and opt-in consent information will not be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. We comply with CTIA requirements and do not share this information except as required by law or with your explicit consent.

Contact Data and Opt-in

We only capture data and contacts with your explicit opt-in. By submitting your information or participating in our SMS program, you consent to our collection and use of your data per this policy.

Protecting Your Privacy

We implement security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We encourage you to take precautions to protect your own information.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy, please contact us using the details provided on our website.
 
Disclaimer: This privacy policy template is provided for informational purposes and is not legal advice. Please consult a qualified attorney to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.