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PRIVACY POLICY

Tony Thurmond for Governor 2026 (the “Campaign,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information obtained through our website and digital campaign activities, in compliance with applicable California and United States laws.

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Information We Collect

  • Information You Provide to Us: We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:

    • Name

    • Email address

    • Phone number

    • Mailing address

    • Information submitted through forms (such as volunteer sign-ups or event RSVPs)

    • Any other information you choose to provide

  • Donation-Related Information: If you make a contribution, we collect information required by law, including your occupation and employer. Payment information is processed by secure third-party payment processors and is not stored by the Campaign.

  • Automatically Collected Information: When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

    • IP address

    • Browser type and device information

    • Pages visited and referring URLs

    • Date and time of access

This information helps us improve website functionality, security, and outreach effectiveness.

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How We Use Your Information

We may use personal information to:

  • Communicate with you about the Campaign, including updates, events, and opportunities to participate

  • Process donations and comply with state and federal campaign finance laws

  • Respond to inquiries and requests

  • Improve our website, digital communications, and campaign outreach

  • Conduct internal analytics and supporter engagement analysis

  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

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​Sharing and Disclosure of Information

Information about our donors and website visitors is one of our most important assets and therefore we keep it confidential. Personal information is made available to others for the following, limited purposes:

  • To Comply with Campaign Finance Laws: We are required to disclose information regarding our contributions to comply with campaign finance laws. State law requires us to use to collect and report the name, mailing address, occupation and name of employer of our contributors, and the date and amount of the contribution.

  • To Carry Out Your Requests: We also may be required to disclose personal information in order to carry out your requests when you use the site. This may include sharing your personal information with our third-party vendors. For example, we may share personal information with third parties as necessary to deliver you email updates.

  • To Protect You and Ourselves: We release personal information when we believe release is necessary or appropriate to comply with the law (e.g., a lawful subpoena); to protect our rights or property; to protect our donors and supporters from fraudulent, abusive, or unlawful conduct; or if we reasonably believe that an emergency involving immediate danger of death or serious physical injury to any person requires the disclosure of communications or records.

  • To Support Like-Minded Candidates and Organizations: We may disclose selected personal information to other candidates, campaigns and organizations that we believe are like-minded or that we believe you may wish to hear from.

  • To Share With Others: In addition to and to the extent not already discussed above, we may share information about you with others, including: vendors, volunteers, campaigns, and political and other organizations, including committees with which we are affiliated.

 

The above excludes text messaging originator opt-in data and consent, which information will not be shared with any third parties, provided that the foregoing does not apply to sharing (1) with vendors, consultants and other service providers who need access to such information to carry out work on our behalf (and who will not use such information for their own purposes) or (2) if we believe disclosure is required by any applicable law, rule, or regulation or to comply with law enforcement or legal process.

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Your California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

  • Know what personal information we collect, use, and disclose

  • Request access to personal information we hold about you

  • Request correction of inaccurate personal information

  • Request deletion of personal information, subject to legal exceptions

  • Limit use of sensitive personal information (if applicable)

  • Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise these rights, contact us using the information below. We may need to verify your identity before responding. Certain information may be retained as required by law, including campaign finance and record-keeping obligations.

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Text Messages and Emails (TCPA & CAN-SPAM Compliance)

By providing your email address or phone number, you consent to receive communications from the Campaign, including emails and text messages.

  • Message and data rates may apply

  • You may opt out of emails by using the unsubscribe link included in each message

  • You may opt out of text messages by replying STOP

Consent to receive communications is not a condition of making a contribution.

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Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance user experience, analyze traffic, and improve outreach. You may control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

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Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

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Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy applies only to Campaign websites, and we are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites.

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Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that such information has been collected, we will take appropriate steps to delete it.

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Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page.

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Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, contact us at:

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