Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 22, 2026
Welcome to the official website of the Mayor Of San Jose. Your privacy is critically important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect, how it is used, and the steps we take to safeguard your personal data when you visit our website.
By using this website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring a safe online experience for all visitors.
Information Collected
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain non-personally identifiable information about your device and browsing activity. This information helps us to understand how our website is used and to improve the user experience. The types of information collected include:
- IP Address: Your Internet Protocol (IP) address is a numerical label assigned to your device when it connects to a computer network. We collect IP addresses to help diagnose problems with our server, administer our website, track broad demographic information, and prevent abuse.
- Browser Type: Information about the web browser you are using (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Safari) helps us to ensure compatibility and optimize our website for different browsing environments.
- Operating System: Details about your device's operating system (e.g., Windows, macOS, Android, iOS) are collected for similar reasons as browser type, helping with website optimization and troubleshooting.
- Pages Visited: We track which pages on our website you visit, the order in which you visit them, and the time spent on each page. This data provides insights into website traffic patterns and helps us understand popular content and areas for improvement.
This information is generally aggregated and used for statistical analysis. It does not typically identify you personally unless you voluntarily provide other identifying information.
Cookies
Our website uses "cookies" to enhance your browsing experience. A cookie is a small text file that is placed on your device by a web page server. Cookies are uniquely assigned to you and can only be read by a web server in the domain that issued the cookie to you.
We use cookies for various purposes, including:
- Remembering your preferences and settings (e.g., language choice).
- Analyzing website traffic and usage patterns to improve our content and services.
- Providing aggregate, anonymous data to third-party analytics services.
You have the ability to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. However, if you choose to decline cookies, you may not be able to fully experience the interactive features of the website.
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services, such as web analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics), to help us understand how visitors engage with our website. These third-party services may collect information sent by your browser as part of a web page request, such as cookies or your IP address. This data is used to compile reports and help us improve the website.
These third-party services operate under their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services linked from our website to understand their practices.
Advertising
The Mayor Of San Jose website does not currently use direct third-party advertising services that track your online activity to deliver personalized advertisements. Any promotional content displayed on this website will be directly related to civic services, public announcements, or initiatives of the City of San Jose, and will not be based on your browsing history across other websites.
Children's Privacy (Under 13)
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under the age of 13 without verifiable parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers.
If you are a parent or guardian and you believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us via the link below.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please do not hesitate to contact us: