Effective Date: January 1, 2026
Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Morales for Assembly 2026 (the "Committee," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, shares, and protects your information when you visit our website paulomoralesca.com (the "Site"), volunteer with our campaign, attend events, or interact with us through other channels. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information in various ways:
- Form Submissions: When you sign up through our "Join the Team" form, volunteer form, contact form, or donation form, we collect your name, email address, phone number, and any other information you voluntarily provide.
- Phone and Text Communications: When you provide your phone number, we may contact you via text message or phone call regarding campaign updates, volunteer opportunities, events, and other campaign-related communications.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Our Site uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. These may include session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain on your device).
- Analytics Data: We collect information about your interactions with our Site, including pages visited, time spent, click patterns, and referral sources, through analytics services.
- Device Information: We may collect information about your device, including IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
- Location Data: We may collect approximate location information based on IP address or GPS data if you grant permission.
3. Use of Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Campaign Communications: Sending you email updates, text messages, event invitations, and information about the campaign and ballot initiatives.
- Volunteer Coordination: Managing volunteer opportunities, scheduling, and providing volunteer-related communications.
- Donor Management: Processing donations, providing receipts, and complying with campaign finance disclosure requirements.
- Fundraising: Identifying potential supporters, thanking donors, and soliciting contributions in compliance with federal and California election laws.
- Events: Organizing and promoting campaign events, rallies, and community gatherings.
- Website Improvement: Analyzing Site usage to improve design, functionality, and user experience.
- Compliance: Meeting legal obligations, including campaign finance reporting to the California Secretary of State and Federal Election Commission (FEC).
- Political Targeting: Identifying, contacting, and mobilizing supporters for the campaign.
4. SMS/Text Message Consent and TCPA Compliance
By providing your cell phone number and checking the consent box on our signup form, you affirmatively consent to receive recurring automated marketing and polling text messages from Paulo Morales for Assembly. Text message frequency varies depending on campaign activity.
- Message Frequency: You may receive multiple text messages per week, especially during campaign periods.
- Charges: Standard message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile service plan. Contact your carrier for details.
- Opt-Out: To stop receiving text messages, text STOP in response to any message. You will receive a confirmation message confirming your unsubscribe.
- Help: For assistance, text HELP to any message, and we will provide support information.
- TCPA Compliance: We comply with the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and use only compliant short codes and platforms. We do not send unsolicited text messages and maintain Do-Not-Call records.
- Carrier: Message delivery is subject to your carrier's coverage and policies. We are not responsible for delays or delivery failures caused by your carrier.
5. Cookie Policy
Our Site uses cookies to improve your experience and analyze site performance. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us recognize you and remember your preferences.
- Essential Cookies: Required for Site functionality, such as form processing and security.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how you use our Site and identify areas for improvement.
- Marketing Cookies: Allow us to deliver targeted messages and track campaign effectiveness.
- Cookie Banner: When you first visit our Site, you will see a cookie consent banner. Clicking "Accept" agrees to all cookie usage. Clicking "Decline" limits non-essential cookies.
- Browser Settings: You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are sent. However, some Site features may not function properly without cookies.
6. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), California residents have specific rights regarding their personal information. However, the CCPA includes limited exemptions for political campaigns. Political communications by candidates and committees are subject to different privacy rules than commercial data collection.
California residents who interact with our campaign may have limited rights to:
- Access: Understand what personal information we hold about you.
- Delete: Request deletion of personal information (subject to election law retention requirements).
- Opt-Out: Opt out of certain uses of personal information (except where necessary for campaign communications).
- Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.
Political campaigns are generally exempt from CCPA requirements regarding the sale of personal information because we do not "sell" personal information in the commercial sense. We may share supporter information with allied organizations, partners, and contractors in furtherance of the campaign. For inquiries about your privacy rights, contact us at press@paulomoralesca.com.
7. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell or rent personal information to third parties for their commercial purposes. However, we may share information in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We share data with vendors and service providers who support our campaign operations, including website hosting, email platforms, SMS providers, donation processors, and analytics services.
- Campaign Partners: We may share supporter information with allied campaigns, political organizations, and volunteer networks to advance our shared political goals.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law, court order, or government request, including campaign finance disclosures required by California and federal election law.
- Public Records: Donor and volunteer information may be subject to disclosure under California Public Records Laws and federal campaign finance reporting requirements.
- Business Transfers: If the campaign is transferred or dissolved, data may be transferred to successor organizations.
8. Third-Party Services
Our Site and campaign operations use the following third-party services:
- Netlify: Website hosting and deployment. For more information, visit Netlify Privacy Policy.
- Anedot: Donation processing and payment platform. For more information, visit Anedot Privacy Policy.
- Email Service Providers: We use email platforms to deliver campaign communications.
- SMS Providers: We use compliant SMS platforms to send text message communications.
- Analytics Providers: We use analytics services to track Site performance and user behavior.
These third parties have their own privacy policies and practices. We encourage you to review their policies independently.
9. Data Security
We take reasonable precautions to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of data transmission over the internet is completely secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security. You use our Site at your own risk.
10. Children's Privacy
Our Site and campaign services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not intentionally collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will promptly delete such information and any accounts created by that child.
11. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to achieve the purposes outlined in this Policy, including fulfilling legal obligations, resolving disputes, and enforcing our agreements. For campaign-related information, we may retain data as required by campaign finance laws. You may request deletion of your information by contacting us, subject to legal retention requirements.
12. Your Rights and Choices
- Unsubscribe from Email: Click the "Unsubscribe" link in any campaign email.
- Opt-Out of Text Messages: Text STOP to any text message from the campaign.
- Cookie Preferences: Use the cookie banner to adjust your cookie preferences.
- Disable Tracking: Use your browser's "Do Not Track" feature (though we do not guarantee compliance).
- Contact Us: Email press@paulomoralesca.com to inquire about your information or request access, correction, or deletion.
13. International Users
This Site is intended for use by residents of California and the United States. If you access this Site from outside the United States, please be aware that you are voluntarily submitting information to the United States and that your information may be subject to U.S. laws, which may not provide the same privacy protections as your home country.
14. Policy Changes
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be effective upon posting to the Site. Your continued use of the Site following changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Policy. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically.
Terms of Use
1. Agreement to Terms
By accessing and using the paulomoralesca.com website (the "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, do not use this Site.
2. License and Use
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Site for personal, non-commercial purposes. You agree not to:
- Reproduce, duplicate, or copy content without permission.
- Transmit viruses, malware, or any harmful code.
- Engage in hacking, unauthorized access, or security violations.
- Use automated tools or bots to scrape or collect data without permission.
- Engage in harassment, fraud, or illegal activity.
- Post defamatory, obscene, abusive, or illegal content.
3. Intellectual Property
All content on the Site, including text, images, graphics, logos, and design, is the property of Paulo Morales for Assembly or its licensors and is protected by copyright and trademark laws. You may not use this content without explicit permission.
4. Links to Third-Party Sites
The Site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or privacy practices of third-party sites. Your use of third-party sites is governed by their terms and privacy policies.
5. Disclaimers
The Site is provided "as-is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that the Site will be error-free, uninterrupted, or secure. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
6. Limitation of Liability
In no event shall Paulo Morales for Assembly, its officers, directors, employees, or agents be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of or inability to use the Site, including loss of data, revenue, or profits.
7. User Content and Submissions
Any comments, suggestions, ideas, or feedback you submit to us may be used by the campaign without compensation to you. By submitting content, you grant us a non-exclusive, perpetual, irrevocable license to use your submission.
8. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Paulo Morales for Assembly and its affiliates from any claims, damages, liabilities, and expenses arising from your use of the Site or violation of these Terms.
9. Termination
We reserve the right to terminate your access to the Site at any time for violation of these Terms or for any other reason without notice.
10. Governing Law
These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflicts of law principles. You consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the state and federal courts located in California.
11. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
12. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms of Use or the Site, please contact us at:
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Last Updated: January 1, 2026