Privacy Policy

Make California Golden
Senator Strickland’s Ballot Measure Committee ID#1479891
Effective Date: August 25, 2025
Last Updated: August 25, 2025

1. INTRODUCTION

Make California Golden (“we,” “our,” “us,” or “Committee”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.makecagolden.com (the “Site”) and interact with our services.

By using our Site, you agree that your information will be handled as described in this Privacy Policy. We may update this Policy from time to time, and the date of the most recent update is posted at the top. Your continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

A. Information You Provide to Us

We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

Submit a story, nomination, or content through our forms
Subscribe to our newsletter or text message updates
Make a contribution or donation
Sign a petition or pledge
Contact us via email or other communication methods
Participate in surveys, contests, or promotions
Comment on or share our social media posts
Register for events or volunteer opportunities

This information may include:

Name
Email address
Phone number (including mobile for text messaging)
Mailing address
City/County of residence
Occupation and employer (required for contributions)
Story submissions and photographs (with permission)
Volunteer preferences and availability

B. Contribution and Payment Information

When you make a contribution through our Site, we collect:

Payment information (credit/debit card number, expiration date, CVV)
Billing address
Contribution amount
Date and time of contribution

Important: To comply with California campaign finance law and Fair Political Practices Commission requirements, we are required to collect and report the name, mailing address, occupation, and employer of individuals whose contributions aggregate to certain thresholds. This information becomes part of the public record.

C. Location Information

With your consent, we may collect location information from your device to:

Provide location-specific content and events
Show relevant local community stories
Connect you with local volunteer opportunities

You can disable location services at any time in your device settings.

D. Information Automatically Collected

When you visit our Site, we automatically collect:

IP address
Device type and unique identifiers
Browser type and version
Operating system and platform
Pages visited and time spent on each page
Referring website addresses
Click-through and clickstream data
Access times and dates
Search queries on our Site

E. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, pixel tags, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to:

Remember your preferences and settings
Understand how you use our Site
Improve Site functionality and user experience
Provide targeted content and communications
Analyze campaign effectiveness
Prevent fraud and enhance security

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may limit certain Site features.

3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use the information we collect to:

Share positive California community stories and content
Send newsletters, updates, and communications (with your consent)
Process contributions and donations
Respond to your inquiries and submissions
Communicate about ballot measures and political campaigns
Send political communications and calls to action
Comply with campaign finance reporting requirements
Personalize your experience on our Site
Analyze and improve our Site and services
Conduct research and analytics
Prevent fraud and enhance security
Comply with legal obligations and law enforcement requests
Protect our legal rights and enforce our Terms

4. TEXT MESSAGING TERMS

If you opt-in to receive text messages from us:

Message frequency varies based on campaign activities
Standard message and data rates may apply
Your consent is not a condition of any contribution
Text STOP to cancel at any time
Text HELP for assistance
We will not share your mobile number with third parties for their marketing purposes
By opting in, you certify that you are 18+ or have parental consent

5. SHARING AND DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION

A. We DO NOT sell or rent your personal information to third parties

B. We may share your information with:

Service Providers: Companies that help us operate our Site and services (hosting, email delivery, payment processing, analytics)
Campaign Partners: Other committees or organizations working on related ballot measures (only with your consent)
Legal Authorities: When required by law, subpoena, or court order
Regulatory Agencies: Campaign finance agencies as required by law
Safety and Rights Protection: To protect the rights, property, or safety of the Committee, our users, or others

C. Public Disclosure Requirements

Contribution information may be publicly disclosed as required by campaign finance law
User-submitted stories may be published with your consent
Comments on social media platforms are public
Petition signatures may become part of public records

6. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS

A. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have the right to:

Know what personal information we collect, use, and share
Delete personal information (subject to legal retention requirements)
Opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell information)
Non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights
Correct inaccurate personal information

To exercise these rights, email info@makecagolden.com with “CALIFORNIA PRIVACY REQUEST” in the subject line.

B. Nevada Privacy Rights

Nevada residents may opt-out of the sale of covered information by emailing info@makecagolden.com with “NEVADA PRIVACY REQUEST” in the subject line. We will respond within 60-90 days.

C. Opt-Out and Communication Preferences

You may opt-out of communications:

Email: Click “unsubscribe” in any email or email info@makecagolden.com with “UNSUBSCRIBE” in the subject line
Text Messages: Reply STOP to any text message
Cookies: Adjust your browser settings or use our cookie preference tool
Do Not Track: We respond to Do Not Track browser signals
Push Notifications: Disable through your device settings

7. USER-SUBMITTED CONTENT

By submitting stories, photos, or other content to our Site:

You grant us permission to publish, edit, and share your submission
You confirm you have all necessary rights and permissions
You understand submissions may be edited for clarity or length
You may request removal of your content at any time
You retain ownership of your original content

8. THIRD-PARTY LINKS AND SERVICES

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, services, and social media platforms. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content. Please review their privacy policies before providing any information.

9. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

Our Site is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected such information, we will delete it immediately. Parents or guardians who believe we may have collected information from a child under 13 should contact us immediately at info@makecagolden.com.

10. DATA SECURITY

We implement appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information, including:

Encryption of sensitive data
Regular security assessments
Limited access to personal information
Secure data storage and transmission

However, no internet transmission is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security. In the event of a data breach affecting personal information, we will notify affected individuals as required by law.

11. DATA RETENTION

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

Fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy
Comply with legal obligations
Meet campaign finance record-keeping requirements (typically 5 years)
Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

12. INTERNATIONAL USERS

Our Site is operated in the United States. If you access our Site from outside the U.S., your information will be transferred to and processed in the United States, where privacy laws may differ from your jurisdiction. By using our Site, you consent to this transfer.

13. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Material changes will be noted on our Site along with the updated Policy. We encourage you to review this Policy regularly.

14. ACCESSIBILITY

We are committed to ensuring our Privacy Policy is accessible to all users. For alternative formats, please contact us at info@makecagolden.com.

15. CONTACT INFORMATION

For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights:

Email: info@makecagolden.com
Include “PRIVACY REQUEST” in the subject line for faster response

Mail:
Senator Strickland’s Ballot Measure Committee
ID #1479891
Attn: Privacy Matters
18685 Main Street, Ste 101-389
Huntington Beach, CA 92648

Response Time: We typically respond to privacy requests within 30 days.

16. ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURES

This Privacy Policy constitutes our complete privacy practices. No other privacy statement or summary supersedes this Policy. This Policy is incorporated by reference into our Terms and Conditions.

Make California Golden celebrates the positive stories and achievements of California communities. Your privacy is important to us.

Paid for by Senator Strickland’s Ballot Measure Committee ID#1479891