Privacy Policy

Effective 4/22/2026

Rafaela Romero for State Assembly 2026 FPPC #1490749 (“Campaign,” “Committee,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide through our website, digital advertisements, donation forms, volunteer sign-up pages, text messaging programs, and other campaign communications.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, sign up for campaign communications, make a contribution, volunteer, or otherwise interact with us.

By using this website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

TEXT MESSAGING / SMS COMMUNICATIONS (TCPA COMPLIANCE)

Consent to Receive Text Messages

By providing your mobile number and opting in through any web form, checkbox, petition, volunteer form, donation page, or event registration page, you expressly consent to receive:

campaign updates
fundraising requests
volunteer opportunities
election reminders
polling location information
event notices
get-out-the-vote reminders
issue advocacy messages

Recommended Website Checkbox Language

By providing your mobile number and checking this box, you consent to receive recurring automated and non-automated campaign text messages from Rafaela Romero for State Assembly 2026 FPPC #1490749. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to unsubscribe and HELP for help. Consent is not a condition of donation or support.

DONATION INFORMATION

When you make a contribution to Rafaela Romero for State Assembly 2026 FPPC #1490749, we may collect:

full legal name
mailing address
employer
occupation
donation amount
payment details
transaction metadata

As a California state campaign committee, certain contributions and contributor information may be disclosed as required by the California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) and applicable election laws.

COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

We may use cookies, pixels, and similar tracking technologies (including tools provided by platforms such as Meta and Google) to:

understand website traffic and user behavior
improve campaign messaging and outreach
measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
build custom audiences for digital communications

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We may use the information we collect to:

communicate with you about the campaign
process contributions and comply with legal reporting requirements
organize volunteers and events
send text messages and emails (with your consent)
improve our website and outreach efforts
comply with legal obligations

HOW WE SHARE INFORMATION

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share your information with:

service providers (such as payment processors, email and texting platforms)
campaign staff, consultants, and volunteers for campaign purposes
government agencies, including the FPPC, as required by law

CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have certain rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including:

Your Rights

You have the right to:

Know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and retain
Request access to the personal information we have about you
Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal exceptions
Correct inaccurate personal information
Limit the use of sensitive personal information (if applicable)
Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (note: we do not sell your personal information)
Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

Exercising Your Rights

To submit a request, please contact us at:
📧 [campaign email]

We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

Retention of Information

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, including compliance with legal, regulatory, and reporting obligations.

DATA SECURITY

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information. However, no system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

THIRD-PARTY LINKS

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

UPDATES 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.

LEGAL DISCLOSURES / CAMPAIGN DISCLAIMERS

Pursuant to California campaign finance and advertising requirements, all public-facing campaign communications, including this website, should include a clear committee disclaimer.

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