Privacy Policy

Last Updated: April 20, 2024

The San Luis Obispo County Democratic Party (“SLOCDP,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information when you visit our website (https://www.slocdp.org/) and interact with our organization.

1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, mailing address, and phone number (e.g., when you sign up for our newsletter or volunteer).

  • Contribution Information: Under California and Federal law, when you donate, we are required to collect your name, mailing address, occupation, and employer name.

  • Communication Content: Any messages or feedback you send via web forms or email.

  • Usage Data: We may automatically collect information about your visit, such as your IP address, browser type, and pages viewed, typically via cookies or analytics tools.

2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use the information we collect to:

  • Keep you informed about local elections, candidates, and events.

  • Process donations and provide receipts.

  • Comply with California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) and Federal Election Commission (FEC) reporting requirements.

  • Coordinate volunteer activities and grassroots organizing.

  • Improve our website and digital outreach.

3. SHARING OF INFORMATION

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • Democratic Partners: With the California Democratic Party (CADEM), the Democratic National Committee (DNC), or specific Democratic candidates to coordinate campaign efforts.

  • Service Providers: With vendors who help us manage our website, email lists, or donation processing (e.g., ActBlue, Mobilize).

  • Legal Requirements: When required by law to report donor information to the FPPC or FEC, or in response to a lawful subpoena.

4. SMS AND TEXT MESSAGING

If you opt-in to receive text messages from us, we will not share your SMS opt-in data or phone number with any third parties for their own marketing purposes. You may opt-out at any time by replying "STOP."

5. YOUR CHOICES & RIGHTS

  • Unsubscribe: You can opt-out of our email list at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of our emails.

  • Cookies: Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default, but you can usually modify your settings to remove or reject them.

  • California Privacy Rights: Under CalOPPA, California residents may request a summary of the categories of personal information we have collected. You may also request that we correct or delete your personal information, subject to legal record-keeping requirements for political contributions.

6. THIRD-PARTY LINKS

Our website may contain links to other sites (such as ActBlue or news outlets). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party websites.

7. DO NOT TRACK (DNT)

At this time, our website does not respond to "Do Not Track" signals sent by your browser.

8. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.

9. CONTACT US

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

San Luis Obispo County Democratic Party

P.O. Box 143

San Luis Obispo, CA 93406

Email: info@slocdp.org