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

Effective Date: June 17, 2026

Derrick Townsend for Santa Monica City Council 2026 ("Campaign," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the information you provide when visiting our website, signing up for updates, making contributions, volunteering, or otherwise interacting with the Campaign.

Information We Collect

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide, including:

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Mailing address

• Occupation and employer information (when required by law for political contributions)

• Donation information

• Volunteer information

• Survey responses and campaign feedback

We may also automatically collect certain information when you visit our website, including:

• IP address

• Browser type

• Device information

• Pages visited

• Referral sources

• Website usage data through cookies and analytics tools

How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

• Communicate with you about campaign news, events, volunteer opportunities, and election information

• Send email newsletters and text message updates

• Process contributions and comply with campaign finance laws

• Respond to inquiries and requests

• Improve our website and campaign operations

• Conduct voter outreach and engagement activities

• Maintain records required by applicable election laws

Text Messages and Email Communications

By providing your phone number and/or email address, you consent to receive campaign communications from Derrick Townsend for Santa Monica City Council 2026, including emails, text messages, phone calls, and other campaign updates.

Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency may vary.

You may opt out of:

• Email communications by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email.

• Text message communications by replying STOP to any campaign text message.

Consent to receive communications is not a condition of making a contribution or participating in campaign activities.

Contributions and Public Disclosure

Political contributions may be subject to public disclosure requirements under California law.

Information required by law to be reported to government agencies, including contributor name, address, occupation, employer, contribution amount, and contribution date, may become part of the public record.

Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience, analyze website traffic, and support campaign outreach efforts.

You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies; however, some website functionality may be limited.

Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information with:

• Campaign staff and authorized volunteers

• Professional service providers assisting the Campaign

• Email, texting, fundraising, payment processing, and website vendors

• Government agencies when required by law

• Legal or regulatory authorities as necessary to comply with applicable laws

All vendors and service providers are expected to maintain appropriate safeguards for personal information.

Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites they visit.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed toward children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age.

California Privacy Rights

California residents may have certain privacy rights under applicable California law. However, political committees and campaign activities may be exempt from certain provisions of California consumer privacy laws.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact Information

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

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

Email: dt4sm2026@gmail.com

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