Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 22, 2026
WhatsUpLex is a free civic transparency tool operated by an individual resident of Lexington, Massachusetts. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.
Information We Collect
We collect only the information you voluntarily provide when subscribing to notifications:
- Email address (if you subscribe to email notifications)
- Phone number (if you subscribe to SMS notifications)
- Notification preferences (format, frequency, alert types)
- Subscription date and confirmation status
We do not collect names, addresses, payment information, or any other personal data. We do not use cookies for tracking.
How We Use Your Information
Your contact information is used solely to send you the notifications you requested: Lexington School Committee meeting alerts, vote notifications, and meeting digests. We will never use your information for marketing or advertising.
Information Sharing
We do not sell or share your personal information. We use the following services solely for message delivery:
- Resend — email delivery (resend.com)
- Twilio — SMS delivery (twilio.com)
- Supabase — secure preference storage (supabase.com)
Analytics
We use Cloudflare Web Analytics to measure aggregate site traffic — pageviews, referrer sources, country-level geography, and device class. This service does not use cookies, does not track individual visitors across sessions, and does not collect IP addresses or any personal information.
The data we see is anonymous and aggregate. We use it only to understand how many people are reading the briefings and where they're coming from, never to identify individuals or build profiles.
Data Retention
We retain your data for as long as you are subscribed. When you unsubscribe, your data is deleted within 30 days.
Your Rights
- Unsubscribe from email by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email
- Unsubscribe from SMS by replying STOP to any text message
- Request data deletion by emailing stylelock22@gmail.com
AI-Generated Content
WhatsUpLex uses artificial intelligence to generate meeting summaries from official public records. This content may contain errors. Always verify important information at lexingtonma.gov.
Not Affiliated with the Town of Lexington
WhatsUpLex is independent and not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by the Town of Lexington, Lexington Public Schools, or the Lexington School Committee.
Contact
For privacy questions: stylelock22@gmail.com