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Introducing MyBloc

MyBloc is a personalized weekly email digest that keeps Jersey City residents informed about local government activity — council votes, zoning changes, development projects — tailored to their neighborhood. It also connects residents directly with their elected representatives.

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Privacy Policy

What We Collect

When you sign up for MyBloc, we collect the following information:

  • Email address
  • City selection
  • Housing status (renter, homeowner, or Section 8)
  • Transportation status (no car, car owner, or transit dependent)
  • Household income range (optional)
  • Whether you have school-age children
  • Topic preferences (e.g., rent control, parking, transit, zoning, public safety)

How We Use Your Information

We use the information you provide to:

  • Deliver personalized weekly email digests about local government activity relevant to your neighborhood and interests
  • Customize content based on your housing, transportation, and topic selections
  • Improve and develop new features for the MyBloc platform

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely in a hosted database platform with encryption in transit and at rest. We implement access controls to protect your information from unauthorized access.

Email Communications

By subscribing to MyBloc, you agree to receive weekly email digests. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in every email.

Third-Party Services

We use third-party services to operate MyBloc, including hosting and email delivery providers. These services may process your data solely to provide their services to us and are bound by their own privacy policies.

Your Rights

You may request to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Delete your account and associated data

To make any of these requests, contact us at info@depopulus.com.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. If we make significant changes, we will notify you via email.

Contact

If you have questions about this privacy policy, contact us at info@depopulus.com.

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