Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Ramundo Kim for Council (“the Campaign,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect through our website and communications programs, how we use it, and the choices you have.

By using this website, signing up for updates, or opting in to our text messaging program, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following information when you voluntarily provide it, such as when you sign up to volunteer, request a lawn sign, subscribe to updates, or make a contribution:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• ZIP code and/or mailing address
• Any information you include in messages you send us

We also automatically collect limited technical information when you visit our website, such as your IP address, browser type, device type, and pages visited, through cookies and similar technologies used for basic website analytics and functionality.

Contributions made to the Campaign are processed by our third-party donation processor. Information provided during the contribution process is collected and processed subject to that processor’s own privacy policy, and is also collected by the Campaign as required for legal compliance.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Communicate with you about the Campaign, including updates, events, and volunteer opportunities;
• Send fundraising communications and process contributions;
• Respond to your questions and requests, including lawn sign and volunteer requests;
• Comply with applicable federal, state, and local campaign finance and election laws, including required reporting;
• Operate, maintain, and improve our website; and
• Protect the security and integrity of our website and communications.

4. SMS/Text Messaging Program

When you provide your phone number and opt in to receive text messages from the Campaign, you consent to receive recurring SMS/MMS messages, which may include campaign updates, event notifications, volunteer opportunities, and fundraising solicitations from Ramundo Kim for Council.

• Message frequency may vary.
• Message and data rates may apply.
• Reply STOP at any time to opt out of receiving text messages.
• Reply HELP for assistance.
• Consent to receive text messages is not a condition of making a contribution or signing up to volunteer.

5. How We Share Information

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

• Service providers: With vendors who perform services on our behalf, such as website hosting, email delivery, text messaging, and contribution processing, and who are permitted to use the information only to provide those services;
• Legal compliance: Where required by campaign finance law or other applicable law, including disclosure of contributor information in public campaign finance reports;
• Protection of rights: Where necessary to enforce our policies or protect the rights, property, or safety of the Campaign or others; and
• With your consent: In other circumstances where you have given us permission.

6. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to support basic functionality and to understand how visitors use the site. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings; some features of the site may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

7. Data Security

We use commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect the personal information we collect. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including to comply with campaign finance record-keeping requirements and other legal obligations.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our website and communications are not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including our donation processing platform. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies.

11. Your Choices

• Email: You may unsubscribe from Campaign emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in each message.
• Text messages: You may opt out of text messages at any time by replying STOP.
• Access and correction: You may contact us to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information, subject to information we are legally required to retain.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the Effective Date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Ramundo Kim for Council