DONATE NOW
buy merch

welcome to derrick townsend for santa monica city council 2026

PRIVACY POLICY

PRIVACY POLICY
Derrick Townsend for Santa Monica City Council 2026
FPPC Committee ID #1485038

Effective Date: [12/1/2025]
Last Updated: [5/1/2026]

1. Introduction

Derrick Townsend for Santa Monica City Council 2026 FPPC #1485038 (“Campaign,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, sign up for updates, volunteer, or make a contribution.

This policy is intended to comply with applicable federal and California laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), where applicable, and regulations of the California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC).

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

A. Personal Information You Provide Voluntarily

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Mailing address
  • Occupation and employer (required for campaign finance reporting under California law)
  • Payment information (processed securely by third-party vendors)

B. Automatically Collected Information

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Pages visited and usage data (via cookies or analytics tools)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Process contributions and comply with legal reporting requirements under California campaign finance law
  • Communicate with you about campaign updates, events, and volunteer opportunities
  • Respond to inquiries and provide requested information
  • Improve our website and outreach efforts
  • Maintain internal records required for compliance with FPPC regulations

4. Contribution Disclosure Requirements

California law requires political committees to collect and report certain contributor information. Contributions may be publicly disclosed, including:

  • Name
  • Address
  • Occupation
  • Employer
  • Contribution amount and date

By making a contribution, you acknowledge that this information may be reported to the California Secretary of State and made publicly available.

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share your information with:

  • Government agencies as required by law (e.g., FPPC reporting)
  • Trusted service providers (e.g., payment processors, email platforms) who assist in campaign operations
  • Legal or regulatory authorities if required to comply with applicable laws

All vendors are expected to maintain the confidentiality and security of your information.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Enhance user experience
  • Analyze website traffic
  • Support digital outreach efforts

You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies; however, some features of the site may not function properly.

7. Your California Privacy Rights

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

  • The right to request access to personal information we collect
  • The right to request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal exceptions, including campaign finance recordkeeping requirements)
  • The right to know how your data is used

To submit a request, please contact us using the information below.

8. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.

10. Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

12. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact:

Derrick Townsend for Santa Monica City Council 2026
FPPC #1485038
P.O. Box 6814 Burbank, CA 91510

E-mail: DT4SM2026@gmail.com

13. Required Political Disclaimer

Paid for by Derrick Townsend for Santa Monica City Council 2026 FPPC #1485038.