PRIVACY POLICY

Randy Ross for Orange County Commission – District 3

Last Revised: 03/10/2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Randy Ross for Orange County Commission (“Campaign,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, and protects information obtained through this website and any related campaign communications or services.

By accessing or using this website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use the website.

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates will be posted on this page along with the updated revision date.

If you have questions regarding this policy or how your information is used, you may contact the campaign at:

Email: [email protected]


What is Personal Information

For the purposes of this website, Personal Information refers to information that identifies an individual, including but not limited to:

• Name
• Mailing address
• Email address
• Phone number
• Donation information
• Volunteer information
• Voter registration related information voluntarily provided

Personal Information does not include aggregated or anonymized data that cannot reasonably identify an individual.


Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, certain information may be automatically collected to help us improve our services and understand how visitors use the website.

This may include:

• Internet Protocol (IP) address
• Browser type
• Device type
• Operating system
• Pages visited on the website
• Time spent on the website
• Referring website or link

This information is generally collected through cookies or similar technologies and is used for analytics and performance improvements.


Information You Provide

You may voluntarily provide personal information when you:

• Subscribe for campaign updates
• Volunteer for the campaign
• Request a yard sign
• RSVP for an event
• Make a donation
• Contact the campaign
• Complete forms or surveys

We use this information to:

• communicate campaign updates
• respond to inquiries
• coordinate volunteer activities
• improve campaign outreach
• comply with legal obligations

Any information you voluntarily submit may be stored and used for campaign-related purposes.


Information About Others

In some situations, you may provide information about other individuals (for example when referring friends to volunteer or attend events).

Please ensure that you have permission before submitting another person's information.


How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

• provide campaign updates and communications
• respond to questions or requests
• organize volunteers and events
• process donations
• improve website functionality
• understand supporter engagement
• comply with campaign finance and legal requirements


Sharing of Information

We may share information under limited circumstances, including:

Service Providers

We may share information with vendors or service providers that assist with campaign operations such as email communications, website hosting, payment processing, or data analytics.

Aligned Organizations

In some cases, the campaign may share information with political organizations, advocacy groups, or campaigns that share similar goals or values.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, subpoena, court order, or governmental request.

With Consent

If you provide consent for certain uses of your information, we may share it consistent with that consent.

We do not sell personal information to third parties.


Aggregated Information

We may publish or share aggregated data that does not identify individual users. This information may include statistics about website traffic, supporter engagement, or campaign participation.


Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for children under the age of 13. The campaign does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If we become aware that information from a child under 13 has been collected, we will take steps to remove that information.


Information from Users Outside the United States

This campaign operates in the United States. If you access this website from outside the United States, you understand that your information may be transferred to and stored in the United States.


SMS / Text Messaging Disclaimer

By providing your mobile phone number through campaign forms, you consent to receive periodic text messages from the campaign regarding updates, volunteer opportunities, events, and campaign information.

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

You may opt out at any time by replying STOP to any text message or contacting the campaign.

Mobile opt-in information will not be shared with third parties except as required by law.


Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect the security of personal information submitted through the website. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.


Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page with the revised date.


Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is used, please contact:

Randy Ross Campaign
Email: [email protected]

Paid for and Approved by Randy Ross for Orange County Commissioner - District 3 ( nonpartisan )