Privacy Policy

Who we are

Our website address is: https://www.maesforsanleandromayor.com

1. Overview

“Maes for San Leandro Mayor 2026” (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard personal information obtained through our website, maesforsanleandromayor.com.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information you voluntarily provide to us, as well as limited automatic technical data:

• Voluntary Information:

  • Contact Details: Name, email address, phone number, and physical/mailing address when you subscribe to updates, sign up to volunteer, request a yard sign, or submit a message.

  • Donation Information: When you make a financial contribution, payment processing information and statutorily required reporting information (such as employer and occupation) are collected. Financial transactions are securely processed by third-party payment gateways (e.g., ActBlue or similar platforms); we do not store full credit card numbers on our website servers.

• Automatically Collected Data:

  • Technical data such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, and pages visited, collected via standard cookies or basic analytics tools to improve website performance and user experience.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information strictly for campaign operations and voter outreach, including:

• Sending campaign updates, newsletters, and election information.

• Coordinating volunteer activities, events, and yard sign deliveries.

• Processing campaign contributions and complying with local, state, and federal election reporting requirements.

• Responding to your inquiries, feedback, or comments.

4. Information Sharing & Disclosure

We value your trust and do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties or commercial entities. We may share your information only under the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: Trusted third-party vendors who assist in website hosting, email distribution, payment processing, or database management under strict confidentiality obligations.

• Legal & Regulatory Compliance: When required by law, subpoena, or California campaign finance regulations (e.g., required public reporting of donor details above statutory thresholds to ethics agencies).

5. Text Messaging & Mobile Opt-In

If you opt in to receive text messages from the campaign, your mobile phone number and consent will not be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing purposes. You can opt out of text communications at any time by replying STOP.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites (such as social media platforms, news articles, or donation gateways). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.

8. Your Choices & Updating Information

You can unsubscribe from campaign emails at any time by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any email. To request updates to your contact information or removal from our outreach lists, please contact us directly.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact the campaign at:

• Email: james.maes@maesforsanleandromayor.com

• Website: maesforsanleandromayor.com