Last updated: October 6, 2026
Who we are
Standing Homes provides information and resources for people affected by smoke, ash, and wildfire damage in Los Angeles County.
Our website address is: standinghomes.la.
The website is operated by Matthew Klink. This policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose personal information when you visit our website or contact us.
Information we collect
When you submit our “Tell Us Your Story” form, we collect the information you provide, including:
- Your first and last name.
- Your email address.
- Your phone number, if provided.
- The fire affecting you: Eaton, Palisades, or another fire.
- Your selected role, such as homeowner, renter, reporter, or inspector/contractor.
- Your story, question, or other message.
- Your choices about publishing your story and receiving news or advocacy updates.
Our website and hosting services may also collect technical information, such as your IP address, browser type, request timestamps, and pages requested, for website operation, security, and troubleshooting.
Please avoid submitting Social Security numbers, financial account details, medical records, insurance policy numbers, or other sensitive information that is unnecessary for your inquiry.
How we use your information
We use information submitted through the website to:
- Respond to questions and requests.
- Review stories and suggested resources.
- Communicate with you about your submission.
- Send news and advocacy updates when you request them.
- Publish your story when you give permission.
- Maintain the website and protect against spam, abuse, and security threats.
Submitting the form does not create an attorney-client or other professional relationship.
Permission to publish your story
Submitting a story does not automatically authorize publication.
If you select the option allowing us to share your story, we may publish it on this website using your first name and neighborhood only. We will not include your last name, email address, phone number, or exact home address without separate permission.
We may edit a story for clarity, length, or removal of identifying details while preserving its meaning.
You may contact us to withdraw publication permission or request removal. We can remove content from our website, but cannot guarantee removal of copies saved or republished by others.
News and advocacy updates
Receiving updates is optional. You do not need to select this option to submit a question or story.
You may stop receiving updates by using an unsubscribe option in an email, where available, or contacting us at [privacy contact email].
How we disclose information
We do not sell your personal information or share it for cross-context behavioral advertising.
Information may be accessible to authorized people managing the website and submissions. Service providers supporting hosting, email delivery, website maintenance, and security may process information as necessary to provide those services.
We may also disclose information with your permission or when necessary to comply with legal obligations, respond to lawful requests, or protect rights and security.
Links to community organizations and legal resources do not automatically send your form submission to those organizations.
Cookies and third-party services
The website may use cookies or similar technologies to support essential functions and security. Authorized administrators may receive WordPress login cookies.
You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Blocking some cookies may affect website functionality.
The website loads fonts from Google Fonts. Your browser connects to Google to retrieve these fonts, which may disclose technical information such as your IP address and browser details. See Google’s Privacy Policy.
Links to other websites
Our website links to external resources, including community organizations, public agencies, and mapping tools.
When you follow an external link, the destination website’s privacy policy applies. We do not control how those websites collect or use information.
How long we retain information
We retain submissions and related communications only as long as reasonably necessary to respond to inquiries, manage authorized story publication and requested updates, and meet legal or security obligations.
Information may remain in backups until those backups are routinely replaced or deleted.
Your privacy choices
You may contact us to request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information you submitted. You may also withdraw story-publication permission or opt out of updates.
We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling a request. Some information may need to be retained for legal, administrative, or security purposes.
Information security
We use reasonable safeguards to protect personal information. However, no website, email system, or method of electronic storage can guarantee complete security.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy as the website or our practices change. The revised policy will appear on this page with an updated effective date.
Contact us
For privacy questions or requests, contact:
Email: matt@klinkcampaigns.com
