Website Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 23rd, 2026

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SimsMoten4Mayor26 (“Campaign,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide to us through our website.

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This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website, sign up for campaign updates, volunteer, donate, contact our campaign, or otherwise interact with us online.

By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

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Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Volunteer interests and availability

• Donation information

• Responses submitted through forms, surveys, or campaign communications
   

We may also automatically collect certain technical information when you visit our website, including:

• IP address

• Browser type

• Device information

• Pages visited

• Website usage information
   

How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

• Provide campaign updates, news, and announcements

• Communicate with supporters, volunteers, and community members

• Coordinate campaign activities and events

• Process donations and provide receipts

• Respond to questions or requests

• Improve our website and campaign outreach efforts

• Comply with applicable legal and campaign finance requirements
   

Text Message Communications

If you provide your mobile phone number and opt in to receive text messages from Wendy Sims-Moten for Mayor of Santa Barbara, you consent to receive campaign-related communications by SMS text message.

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Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply.

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You may opt out of text messages at any time by replying:
 

STOP to unsubscribe
HELP for assistance

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We do not sell, rent, or share your mobile phone number or SMS opt-in information with third parties for their own marketing purposes.
 

Donations

If you make a contribution through our website, your payment information is processed through a third-party payment processor. We do not store complete payment card information on our servers.

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Donation information may be collected and reported as required by applicable campaign finance laws.
 

Sharing of Information

We may share information with trusted service providers who assist our campaign operations, including website hosting providers, email communication platforms, payment processors, and campaign technology providers.

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We may also disclose information when required by law or when necessary to protect the rights, safety, or legal interests of our campaign.

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We do not sell personal information collected through this website.

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Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to understand website usage, improve performance, and provide a better user experience.

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You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies; however, some website features may not function properly.
 

Security

We take reasonable measures to protect personal information submitted to our campaign. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
 

Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
 

Your Choices

You may contact us at any time to:

• Update your contact information

• Request removal from campaign communications

• Ask questions about how your information is used
   

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 effective date.
 

Contact Us

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

iamsimsmoten4.mayor@outlook.com
 

PO Box 22910 

Santa Barbara, CA 93121
 

SimsMoten4Mayor26