PRIVACY POLICY

Last updated: March 2026

Urban Planning Post (UPP) is a volunteer-run platform hosted by the International Division of the American Planning Association. We respect your privacy and want you to know what information we collect, why, and how we use it.

1. What We Collect

Page performance data – We track how the site is used (e.g., page views, clicks) to improve the platform.
Location info – We collect approximate location data at the state level to understand where visitors are coming from.
Voluntary information – If you submit a post, comment, or sign up for updates, we collect the information you provide (name, email, content, etc.).

2. How We Use It

To make the site work better and improve your experience.
To understand which content is most useful to visitors.
To communicate with contributors if you submit posts or sign up for updates.

3. Sharing Your Information

UPP does not sell your data.
Information may be shared with volunteers who help run the platform for administrative purposes.
Aggregated, anonymous statistics (like how many people visit per state) may be shared publicly to show site usage trends.

4. Cookies and Tracking

Wix uses cookies and tracking tools to collect site usage and performance data.
These tools help us make the site faster and easier to use.

5. Your Choices

You can choose not to submit personal information.
You can request that your data be removed by contacting us at urbanplanningpost@gmail.com.

6. Security

We take reasonable steps to protect the information you provide, but no system is completely secure.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy occasionally. If we make major changes, we will post a notice on the site.