Privacy Policy

We value your privacy. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully before using the https://paulsaulsbury.com website (the “Website”) operated by Paul Saulsbury for Redding City Council (the “Campaign,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, when we may share it, and the choices available to you.

This Privacy Policy applies to visitors, supporters, volunteers, donors, event attendees, subscribers, and others who access or use the Website.

By accessing or using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use the Website or submit personal information through it.

What Information We Collect and Store

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide through the Website, including when you complete a contact form, volunteer form, endorsement form, event registration, newsletter signup, donation form, or other campaign-related submission.

The information we collect may include:

• Your name.
• Your mailing address or residential address.
• Your email address.
• Your telephone number.
• Your volunteer interests, availability, skills, or preferred campaign activities.
• Your endorsement, testimonial, comment, question, or other message.
• Donation-related information required by applicable campaign finance laws.
• Event registration or attendance information.
• Your communication preferences.
• Any other information you choose to submit through the Website.

We may also collect certain information automatically when you use the Website, including:

• Your Internet Protocol address.
• Browser type and version.
• Device type and operating system.
• Pages visited and links clicked.
• Date and time of visits.
• Referring website or source.
• Cookie identifiers and similar technical information.

How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your questions, messages, or requests.
• Provide campaign updates, announcements, newsletters, and election information.
• Coordinate volunteer activities and communicate with volunteers.
• Register you for campaign events or activities.
• Process or administer campaign contributions through approved third-party service providers.
• Comply with campaign finance reporting, disclosure, recordkeeping, and other legal requirements.
• Display endorsements, testimonials, photographs, or other content when you have authorized public use.
• Send email or SMS communications when you have opted in or when otherwise permitted by law.
• Improve the Website, campaign communications, and user experience.
• Analyze Website traffic, engagement, and campaign outreach.
• Protect the security and integrity of the Website.
• Prevent fraud, abuse, spam, or unauthorized activity.
• Enforce our Terms of Service.
• Comply with applicable legal obligations.

Campaign Contributions

If you make a campaign contribution, the Campaign or its third-party payment processor may collect information such as your name, address, occupation, employer, contribution amount, transaction date, and other information required by applicable campaign finance laws.

Campaign finance laws may require certain donor information to be reported to government agencies and made available in public records. Information required by law may not be eligible for deletion or confidentiality.

Payment card, bank account, or other financial information may be collected and processed directly by a third-party payment processor. Unless otherwise stated, the Campaign does not directly store complete payment card or banking information submitted through an external donation platform.

With Whom We Share Your Personal Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information with trusted service providers and contractors that assist with campaign operations, including:

• Website hosting providers.
• Content management systems.
• Email and newsletter service providers.
• SMS and messaging service providers.
• Campaign management and customer relationship management systems.
• Website designers, developers, and technical support providers.
• Analytics and performance measurement providers.
• Event registration and volunteer coordination platforms.
• Donation processors and campaign finance compliance providers.
• Professional advisers, including legal, accounting, or compliance professionals.

These providers may access personal information only as reasonably necessary to perform services on behalf of the Campaign and are expected to protect that information.

We may also disclose information when required by law, court order, subpoena, governmental request, campaign finance rule, election law, or other legal process.

We may disclose information when we believe it is necessary to protect the rights, safety, security, or property of Paul Saulsbury, the Campaign, Website users, volunteers, event attendees, service providers, or the public.

Mobile Information and SMS Consent

No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for their own marketing or promotional purposes.

Information may be shared with subcontractors and service providers that support the Campaign’s messaging program, including platform providers, technical support providers, and customer service providers.

Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent will not be sold, rented, or shared with third parties for their own marketing purposes.

Your SMS consent may be used to communicate with you about campaign updates, volunteer opportunities, event reminders, donation information, election information, responses to inquiries, and other campaign-related communications.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

The Website may use cookies, pixels, analytics tools, and similar technologies to remember preferences, improve functionality, measure performance, understand Website traffic, and support campaign outreach.

Cookies are small data files stored on your browser or device. You may be able to disable or delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain Website features.

Third-party services embedded in or connected to the Website may also use cookies or similar technologies according to their own privacy policies.

Analytics

We may use analytics services to understand how visitors interact with the Website. These services may collect information such as pages viewed, time spent on the Website, device type, browser type, approximate location, referral source, and interactions with Website features.

We use this information to improve Website performance, understand supporter engagement, and evaluate campaign outreach.

Email Communications

If you provide your email address or subscribe to campaign communications, we may send you campaign updates, volunteer information, event reminders, fundraising messages, election information, and other campaign-related content.

You may unsubscribe from promotional or campaign emails by using the unsubscribe link included in the message or by contacting us at Paul@PaulSaulsbury.com.

We may still send non-promotional messages when necessary to respond to your inquiry, confirm an event registration, administer a volunteer activity, process a request, or comply with legal obligations.

Children’s Privacy

The Website is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without appropriate consent. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 in a manner not permitted by law, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.

Parents or guardians who believe a child has submitted personal information may contact us at Paul@PaulSaulsbury.com.

Third-Party Websites and Services

The Website may contain links to third-party websites or services, including social media platforms, donation processors, event platforms, mapping services, news websites, election resources, and government websites.

We are not responsible for the privacy, security, content, or practices of third-party websites or services. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of each third party before submitting personal information.

Social Media and Embedded Content

The Website may include embedded videos, social media posts, maps, forms, or other content provided by third parties. Embedded content may collect data about you, use cookies, and monitor your interaction with the content according to the third party’s privacy policy.

Your interaction with the Campaign through social media platforms is also governed by the privacy policies and terms of those platforms.

Do Not Track

Some web browsers offer a “Do Not Track” setting. Because there is no universally accepted standard for responding to these signals, the Website may not currently respond to all Do Not Track signals.

You may manage cookies, tracking preferences, and privacy controls through your browser or device settings.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the right to request:

• Access to personal information we maintain about you.
• Correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
• Deletion of certain personal information.
• Information about how your personal information is used or disclosed.
• Withdrawal of consent where processing is based on consent.
• Opting out of certain communications.

To submit a privacy request, contact us at Paul@PaulSaulsbury.com. We may need to verify your identity before completing a request.

Certain information may be exempt from access, correction, or deletion requests when retention or disclosure is required by campaign finance laws, election laws, tax rules, accounting requirements, litigation obligations, or other applicable laws.

California Privacy Rights

California residents may have additional privacy rights under applicable California law. These rights may include the right to know what personal information is collected, request correction or deletion, and receive information about certain disclosures.

The availability of specific rights depends on the law, the nature of the Campaign’s activities, and whether an exemption applies.

The Campaign does not sell personal information for monetary consideration.

International Transfers

The Website and its service providers may store or process information on servers located outside your state, region, or country. Privacy and data protection laws in those locations may differ from the laws where you reside.

By using the Website and submitting information, you understand that your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other locations where our service providers operate.

Security of Information

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, loss, alteration, or disclosure.

However, no method of transmission over the internet, electronic communication, or data storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of information submitted through the Website.

You are responsible for using caution when sending sensitive information electronically and for protecting your own devices, passwords, and accounts.

Retention of Data

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, administer campaign activities, comply with campaign finance and election laws, maintain records, resolve disputes, protect legal rights, and enforce agreements.

Different types of information may be retained for different periods. Information required for legal, financial, accounting, election, or campaign reporting purposes may be retained for the period required by law.

When information is no longer needed, we may delete, anonymize, or securely dispose of it, subject to applicable legal requirements.

Legal Basis for Processing

Where required by applicable law, we process personal information based on one or more of the following:

• Your consent.
• The need to respond to your request or provide a service you requested.
• Compliance with legal obligations.
• The Campaign’s legitimate interests in communicating with supporters, coordinating volunteers, operating the Website, protecting security, and conducting lawful campaign activities.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updated versions will be posted on this page and may include a revised effective date.

Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted means that you acknowledge the updated Privacy Policy.

Questions and Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to submit a privacy request, please contact:

Paul Saulsbury for Redding City Council
Email: Paul@PaulSaulsbury.com
Phone: (530) 364-4963
Address: 1725 Oregon Street, Redding, CA 96001

SMS Privacy and Consent

Paul Saulsbury for Redding City Council does not sell, rent, or transfer mobile opt-in data to third parties for their own marketing or promotional purposes.

Your SMS consent may be used to communicate with you about campaign updates, volunteer opportunities, event reminders, donation information, election information, responses to inquiries, and other campaign-related communications.

Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to unsubscribe or HELP for assistance.

Consent to receive SMS messages is not a condition of making a donation, volunteering, attending an event, or otherwise supporting the Campaign.

You may also opt in to receive SMS messages by texting START to (530) 364-4963. By texting START, you consent to receive recurring SMS messages from Paul Saulsbury for Redding City Council in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

You may opt out at any time by replying STOP. After opting out, you may receive one final message confirming your request.

For assistance, reply HELP or contact us at Paul@PaulSaulsbury.com or (530) 364-4963.

Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.