Privacy Policy | John Bliss

JOHN BLISS FOR MERCED CITY COUNCIL 2026
PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: September 2, 2026

John Bliss for Merced City Council 2026 is committed to protecting your personal information when you interact with us online or offline.

Information We Collect

Personal Information:
Name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address
Volunteer preferences (canvassing, phone banking, events, yard signs)
Donation/payment information (processed securely via our third-party payment processor)

Automatically Collected Information:
IP address
Browser type
Device information
Pages visited and time spent on our website

Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We may use cookies and similar technologies to:
Improve user experience
Analyze website traffic
Enhance communications and outreach

How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
Send campaign updates, event invitations, and volunteer opportunities
Process and record contributions as required by California campaign finance law
Coordinate volunteer activities
Respond to questions or requests
Improve website functionality and outreach efforts
Comply with legal obligations, including election reporting requirements

Text Messaging and Email Communications
By providing your contact information, you consent to receive communications from us.
SMS/Text Messages: Message and data rates may apply. Frequency may vary. Opt out anytime by replying STOP.
Email: Unsubscribe via the link in any email.

Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share it with:
Trusted third-party service providers (payment processors, messaging platforms, printers, consultants) under confidentiality obligations
Government authorities when required by law, including the California Secretary of State and Merced County as part of campaign finance disclosure
Successor campaign committees or affiliated political organizations

Data Security
We implement reasonable safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure.

Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites, including our donation processor and social media pages. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites.

Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Your Choices
You may unsubscribe from email at any time using the link in our emails, or text STOP to opt out of text messages. To request removal of your information from our records, contact us at johnblissformerced@outlook.com.

Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted with a revised effective date.