​Privacy Policy and SMS Terms

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Effective Date: October 10, 2026

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Central Orange County Democratic Club (“the campaign,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) runs the website www.centralocdems.com (the “Service”). This policy describes what information we gather when you visit or engage with the Service, how we use and share it, how we protect it, and the choices available to you. Using the Service means you agree to the practices described here.

 

Definitions

• Service – the website www.centralocdems.com, operated by the campaign.

• Personal Data – information that identifies you or can reasonably be linked to you, such as your name, email address, phone number, or mailing address.

• Usage Data – information gathered automatically about how visitors use the Service.

• Cookies – small files saved on your device that support site features and analytics.

• Service Providers – outside companies that handle data for us to help run, measure, or send communications through the Service.

• Messaging Platforms – third-party apps you can use to contact us, such as Facebook Messenger and other Meta Platforms services.

• AI Tools – automated systems, including artificial intelligence and machine learning, that read what users submit and produce replies.

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Information We Collect

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Personal Data

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We may collect information you choose to give us, which can include:

• Your first and last name

• Your email address

• Your phone number, including a mobile number for text messages

• Your city, state, and ZIP code or full mailing address

• Anything you submit through sign-up forms, petitions, volunteer forms, event RSVPs, or similar campaign activities

• Messages you send us through Messaging Platforms or chat tools, along with related identifiers such as usernames or account IDs

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We may use this information to contact you about the campaign, including news, events, volunteer opportunities, fundraising, and the election. Every message we send explains how to stop receiving them.

Information from Other Sources

When you contribute online, we receive your contribution details from www.numero.ai, our contribution processing platform. We may also receive information from the event, volunteer, and organizing tools you use to engage with the campaign, and we may combine it with the information listed above.

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Usage Data

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When you visit the Service, we may automatically record details such as:

• Your IP address

• Your browser type and version

• The pages you view and how long you stay on them

• Device identifiers and diagnostic information

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, pixels, and similar tools to run the Service, understand how visitors use it, measure how well our outreach works, and improve our messaging and online advertising. You can set your browser to block cookies or to notify you when one is placed, although parts of the Service may not work correctly without them.

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Messaging Platforms and AI Interactions

You may be able to reach the campaign through Messaging Platforms, including Meta Platforms services. Messages sent this way may be read and answered with the help of AI Tools and other automated systems. When you contact us through a Messaging Platform, you understand and agree that:

• Automated systems may process your messages and generate replies

• The campaign and its service providers may review, store, and analyze your messages to answer you, improve performance, and meet legal requirements

• Replies produced by AI Tools are general information only, may contain errors or omissions, and are not legal advice or official campaign positions

Please do not send sensitive information, such as Social Security numbers or bank or card details, through a Messaging Platform. Each platform’s own privacy policy and terms also apply, and we have no control over how those companies collect, use, or keep your information.

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How We Use Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Run and maintain the Service

• Send campaign communications

• Answer your questions and requests, including through AI-assisted or automated replies on Messaging Platforms

• Review site traffic and engagement

• Improve our outreach and online communications

• Meet our legal and reporting requirements

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Campaign Finance Reporting. California law requires us to collect the name, street address, occupation, and employer of every contributor who gives $100 or more in total, and to report that information, along with the date and amount of each contribution, to the appropriate filing officer. These reports are public records. We may also have to collect or disclose Personal Data in connection with audits, inquiries, or investigations by regulators.

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Contributions and Payment Information

Online contributions are processed by Numero, a third-party contribution and compliance platform. Credit card and bank information is not stored or processed on our servers. Payment details are handled under Numero’ own privacy and security practices.

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How Long We Keep Data

We keep Personal Data only as long as we need it for the purposes in this policy, to meet legal requirements, to resolve disputes, and to enforce our agreements.

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Where Data Is Processed

The campaign and the Service are located in the United States and intended for U.S. residents. Your information may be sent to and processed in the United States, and by submitting it you agree to that. We take reasonable measures to protect it as described in this policy.

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How We Share Data

We may share Personal Data:

• When required by law or a valid government request

• To protect the rights, safety, or property of the campaign or others

• With service providers we trust to help operate the Service

• With Messaging Platforms and technology companies that support our communications, including AI Tool providers and Meta Platforms services

• With candidates, committees, and organizations that share our political goals

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We do not sell personal information. Text message opt-in data and consent are not included in any of the sharing described above; they are covered only by the Text Messaging (SMS) section below.

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Service Providers and Analytics

We may work with outside providers for website hosting, analytics, advertising, email, text messaging, Messaging Platforms, and AI Tools. They may handle Personal Data only to perform work for us and must keep it protected.

Interest-Based Advertising and Remarketing

We may use cookies and similar tools to show campaign ads to people who have visited the Service before. You can opt out of interest-based ads through the Digital Advertising Alliance (www.aboutads.info) or the ad settings on platforms such as Google, Meta, and X. Advertising and analytics companies, including those mentioned in this policy, may collect information about your activity across websites and online services over time when you use the Service.

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California Privacy Rights

If you live in California, you may ask us to:

• Tell you what personal information we collect and how we use it

• Delete your personal information, subject to legal exceptions

• Tell you how we have disclosed your personal information

• Correct personal information that is inaccurate

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To make a request, email andre.leigh.charles@gmail.com. We will confirm your identity before responding, and we will not treat you differently for making a request.

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Do Not Track Signals

The Service does not currently respond to “Do Not Track” signals from web browsers.

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Children’s Privacy

The Service is not intended for anyone under 18, and we do not knowingly collect Personal Data from children. If we learn that we have, we will delete it.

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Text Messaging (SMS)

If you give us your mobile number, you may receive recurring text messages about the campaign from Central Orange County Democratic Club (the “Program”). Program messages come from the number(s) registered for the Program, and you can opt out by replying to any of them.

• Message and data rates may apply

• Message frequency varies

• Agreeing to receive texts is not required to make a contribution

• Messages may ask for contributions

Reply STOP, END, or UNSUBSCRIBE at any time to opt out. Reply HELP for help, or contact us at andre.leigh.charles@gmail.com or (310) 775-0549. Carriers are not responsible for delayed or undelivered messages.

We will not share mobile information with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. Text message opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any third party, except the aggregators and text messaging providers we need to deliver messages, and they may not use it for their own purposes.

Messages sent through Messaging Platforms such as Facebook Messenger are separate from text messages and do not count as consent to receive texts. SMS consent must be given separately as the law requires.

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Links to Other Websites

The Service may link to other websites, including Messaging Platforms and social media, which have their own privacy policies and terms. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices, and we encourage you to read their policies.

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Changes to This Policy

We may revise this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a new effective date.

Contact Us

Questions about this policy? Contact us:

Contact: Andre Charles
Email: andre.leigh.charles@gmail.com
Phone: (310) 775-0549