Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 12, 2026

This website is operated as the official website of School Committee Member Stephen Pina. Your privacy matters. This policy explains what information may be collected, how it is used, and how it is protected.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect limited personal information in the following ways:

Information You Provide Voluntarily

You may choose to provide:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address
Written comments or messages

This typically occurs when you:

Sign up for the email newsletter
Submit a contact form
Request information
Register for an event

Providing this information is voluntary.

Automatically Collected Information

Like most websites, basic technical information may be collected automatically through server logs or analytics tools, including:

IP address
Browser type
Device type
Pages visited
Time spent on the site

This information is used only to understand website performance and improve user experience. It is not used to identify individual visitors.

2. How Information Is Used

Information collected may be used to:

Respond to your inquiries
Send newsletters or updates (if you subscribe)
Provide information about School Committee matters
Improve website functionality
Maintain security and prevent misuse

Your information will not be sold, rented, or traded.

3. Email Communications

If you subscribe to the newsletter:

You may receive updates about School Committee initiatives, public meetings, and district matters.
You may unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in emails.
Your email address will not be shared with outside organizations for marketing purposes.

4. Data Protection

Reasonable administrative and technical safeguards are used to protect information submitted through this website.

However, no internet transmission can be guaranteed 100% secure. By using this site, you acknowledge that risk.

5. Third-Party Services

This site may use third-party services such as:

Email distribution platforms
Website hosting providers
Analytics services

These providers may process data solely for operational purposes and are expected to maintain appropriate security standards.

Links to external websites are provided for informational purposes. This privacy policy does not apply to external sites.

6. Public Records Notice

Communications sent to a School Committee Member may be subject to public records laws under Massachusetts General Laws. Please be aware that information you submit may be retained or disclosed in accordance with applicable law.

7. Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended to collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If you believe information from a minor has been submitted improperly, please contact us for removal.