Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 12/03/2025

Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how the campaign for fname lname for Flower County Commissioner ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website and interact with our campaign.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices. This policy complies with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and other applicable privacy laws.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us through various forms on our website:

Email Signup Form:

First name
Last name
Email address
Zip code
Phone number (optional)

Volunteer Form:

Full name
Email address
Phone number
Zip code
Areas of interest (how you'd like to help)

Contact Form:

Full name
Email address
Message content

Donations:

When you make a donation through our website, payment information is processed securely by Stripe. We do not collect or store your credit card information. Stripe handles all payment data in accordance with their privacy policy and PCI-DSS compliance standards.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information:

Analytics Data:

Pages visited
Time spent on pages
Referring website
Browser type and version
Device type (mobile, tablet, desktop)
IP address (anonymized)
Geographic location (general area)

Technical Data:

Cookies and similar tracking technologies
Log files
Device identifiers

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website (only with your consent)
Security Cookies: Used by Cloudflare Turnstile to prevent spam and protect against bots

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

Campaign Activities

Send you campaign updates, newsletters, and important announcements
Organize volunteer activities and events
Respond to your inquiries and messages
Process and acknowledge donations (as required by campaign finance laws)
Comply with campaign finance reporting requirements

Website Improvement

Analyze website usage and performance
Improve user experience
Detect and prevent spam or fraudulent activity
Ensure website security

Legal Compliance

Comply with applicable laws and regulations
Respond to legal requests or court orders
Protect our rights and the rights of others

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We work with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our website and campaign:

Cloudflare: Website hosting, security, and bot protection (Cloudflare Turnstile)
Stripe: Payment processing for donations
Google Analytics: Website analytics (only with your consent)

These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government regulation, including:

Campaign finance reporting requirements
Responses to legal process
Protection of rights and safety

With Your Consent

We may share your information in other ways with your explicit consent.

Data Storage and Security

Where Your Data is Stored

Form Submissions: Stored securely in Cloudflare D1 database
Email Lists: Managed through our email service provider (Resend)
Payment Data: Processed and stored by Stripe (we do not store payment information)
Analytics Data: Processed by Google Analytics

Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:

Encryption in transit (HTTPS)
Secure database storage
Access controls and authentication
Regular security assessments
Bot protection (Cloudflare Turnstile)
DDoS protection

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Privacy Rights (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

Right to Know

You have the right to request information about:

The categories of personal information we collect
The sources from which we collect personal information
The business purposes for collecting personal information
The categories of third parties with whom we share personal information

Right to Delete

You have the right to request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions (such as legal obligations or campaign finance requirements).

Right to Opt-Out

You have the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.

Right to Non-Discrimination

We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:

Email: [Your Contact Email]
Phone: [Your Contact Phone]
Mail: [Your Campaign Address]

We will respond to your request within 45 days. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

Third-Party Services

Our website uses the following third-party services. Each has its own privacy policy:

Stripe

Payment processing for donations. Stripe Privacy Policy

Google Analytics

Website analytics (only loads with your consent). Google Privacy Policy

Cloudflare

Website hosting, security, and performance services. Cloudflare Privacy Policy

We encourage you to review these privacy policies to understand how these services handle your information.

Email Communications

When you sign up for our email list, you will receive campaign updates and newsletters. You can unsubscribe at any time by:

Clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any email we send
Contacting us directly at [Your Contact Email]

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

Fulfill the purposes for which it was collected
Comply with legal obligations (including campaign finance reporting requirements)
Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

Campaign finance laws may require us to retain certain donation records for extended periods.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:

Posting the updated policy on this page
Updating the "Last Updated" date
Sending an email notification (for significant changes)

Your continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Campaign Finance Disclosure

As a political campaign, we are required to comply with campaign finance laws. This may require us to:

Report certain contributions and expenditures
Maintain records of donations
Disclose contributor information as required by law

These requirements may limit our ability to delete certain information, even upon request.

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Campaign Contact:

Email: [Your Contact Email]
Phone: [Your Contact Phone]
Address: [Your Campaign Address]

Campaign Disclaimer: Political advertisement paid for and approved by fname lname for Flower County Commissioner.

This Privacy Policy is effective as of [Date] and applies to all information collected by the fname lname for Flower County Commissioner campaign.

Last updated: November 2025