This Privacy Policy describes how Paul Donahue for City Council 2026 ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit or interact with our website (the "Site"). By using our Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
 

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of personal information from users of our Site:
 

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number
   

We only collect the information that you voluntarily choose to provide to us.
 

2. How We Collect Your Information

We collect your personal information directly from you through the forms available on our website. This may include contact forms, sign-up forms, inquiry forms, or similar forms where you choose to enter your Name, Email, and Phone Number.

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3. How We Use Your Information

The personal information we collect is used solely for the following purposes:
 

• To send you occasional emails, such as updates, newsletters, or information related to our organization.

• To send you occasional text messages (SMS), such as reminders, updates, or notifications.
   

We will not use your information for any purpose beyond what is described above without first obtaining your consent.
 

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, trade, or otherwise disclose your personal information to outside companies, marketers, or other organizations for their own marketing or promotional purposes.
 

We may share your personal information with third parties only in the following limited circumstances:
 

• To conduct essential campaign operations — for example, working with service providers who help us operate our Site or deliver communications on our behalf.

• With your consent — when you have explicitly agreed to have your information shared.

• To fulfill a legal obligation — when required to do so by law, regulation, subpoena, or other legal process.
   

Outside of these circumstances, your Name, Email Address, and Phone Number are kept strictly within our organization.

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Text Messaging Opt-In Data: 
Text messaging opt-in data and consent will not be sold or shared with third parties or affiliates for their marketing or promotional purposes.

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5. How We Protect Your Data

We protect your personal data by strictly limiting who it is shared with. As described in the "How We Share Your Information" section above, we do not sell or share your information with third parties for marketing or promotional purposes, and we only share it in the limited circumstances described above. This significantly reduces the risk of your data being exposed, misused, or accessed by unauthorized third parties.

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We take reasonable measures to safeguard the personal information stored within our systems from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

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6. Your Choices

You may opt out of receiving emails or text messages from us at any time by:
 

• Following the unsubscribe instructions included in our emails, or

• Replying "STOP" or "UNSUBSCRIBE" to any text message you receive from us, or

• Contacting us directly using the information below.
   

Text Message Opt-Out: 
If you are receiving text messages from us and wish to stop receiving them, simply respond with either "STOP" or "UNSUBSCRIBE" to the number from which you received the message. You will not receive further text messages unless you opt back in.

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7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

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

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8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us at:
 

Paul Donahue for City Council 2026
Email:  privacypolicy@pauldonahue.com

Phone: 650-220-6845

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