Effective Date: July 22, 2026
Campaign Entity: David Brown 4 Solvang Mayor 2026 (FPPC ID# 1492858)
Website: SolvangMayor.com
David Brown 4 Solvang Mayor 2026 ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information obtained through our website, SolvangMayor.com, as well as through volunteer forms, donation pages, and mobile/SMS messaging communications.
We collect information you voluntarily provide to us when you interact with our campaign, including:
Contact Information: Name, email address, postal address, and telephone number when you sign up for updates, volunteer, request yard signs, or contact us.
Volunteering & Engagement Details: Event interest, volunteer activities selected, and testimonials or feedback you submit.
Donation Information: When you make a financial contribution, political campaign finance laws (e.g., California Fair Political Practices Commission – FPPC) require us to collect your name, billing address, occupation, employer, and contribution details. Credit card payments are processed securely by third-party payment processors; we do not store full credit card numbers on our local servers.
Automated Usage Data: Technical information collected automatically when visiting SolvangMayor.com, such as IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, and pages viewed, via standard cookies and analytics tools.
We use your personal information solely for campaign operations, civic engagement, and statutory compliance, including to:
Send campaign updates, news, event invitations, and volunteer opportunities.
Process campaign donations and fulfill statutory campaign finance reporting requirements.
Send SMS notifications, alerts, and campaign updates (if you have explicitly opted in).
Respond to inquiries, feedback, or requests for information.
Ensure website functionality, security, and administrative operations.
We value your privacy regarding text messaging.
Opt-In: By checking the SMS consent box on our forms, you agree to receive SMS notifications, updates, and communications from David Brown 4 Solvang Mayor 2026. Consent is not a condition of purchase or contribution.
Opt-Out: You may unsubscribe from text messages at any time by replying STOP to any text message or by texting HELP for assistance.
Mobile Information Non-Sharing: No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with or sold to any third parties or unaffiliated organizations.
Except as described in Section 3 regarding mobile data, we may share information with trusted parties under the following conditions:
Service Providers: Subcontractors, technology vendors, and payment processors who assist us in operating our website, managing emails, or processing payments, solely for the purpose of supporting our campaign services.
Legal & Campaign Finance Compliance: We disclose required donor information (such as contributor name, address, occupation, and employer) to California political regulatory authorities (e.g., FPPC) as mandated by state and federal campaign finance laws.
Legal Protections: When required by law, subpoena, court order, or to protect the safety, rights, or property of the campaign or the public.
Our website uses cookies and similar standard tracking technologies to enhance user experience and analyze traffic. You can adjust your browser settings to disable cookies; however, doing so may impact certain website functionality.
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security safeguards to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss. Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill campaign objectives and comply with state campaign recordkeeping mandates.
Our website is intended for general audiences and is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age.
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy, wish to update your contact details, or wish to opt out of email or physical mailings, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Mailing Address: David Brown 4 Solvang Mayor 2026, 1603 Copenhagen Dr., Suite #6, Solvang, CA 93463
Phone: 805-705-8336