Privacy Policy — AJ Ricci for Orange City Council, District 1

Effective Date: January 1st 2026 Last Updated: September 1st 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how "AJ Ricci for Orange City Council 2026" / FPPC ID #1482665] ("the Campaign," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects information from visitors to votericci.com (the "Site") and from individuals who interact with us by phone, text message, email, or in person.

By using the Site, signing up for updates, or providing your contact information to the Campaign, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Contact information you provide directly, such as your name, mailing address, email address, and phone number (for example, when you sign up for updates, volunteer, RSVP for an event, or contact us).
Donation information, including your name, address, employer/occupation (as required by California campaign finance law), and payment details, when you contribute to the Campaign. Payment processing is handled by our third-party payment processor; we do not store your full credit card number.
Text messaging opt-in data, when you provide your mobile number and affirmatively consent to receive text messages from the Campaign.
Voter and public record information, which may include information from publicly available voter file data maintained by the Orange County Registrar of Voters or California Secretary of State, and information you provide to us directly (such as at your door or by phone).
Technical information, such as IP address, browser type, device type, and pages visited, collected automatically through standard web analytics and cookies.
2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Communicate with you about the Campaign, including updates, events, volunteer opportunities, and requests for support;
Process and record political contributions as required by California campaign finance law;
Improve the Site and understand how visitors use it;
Coordinate volunteer and get-out-the-vote activities;
Comply with applicable state and federal election law reporting requirements.
3. Text Messaging Program

If you provide your mobile phone number and opt in to receive text messages from the Campaign, you may receive periodic updates, event reminders, volunteer requests, and fundraising appeals by SMS/text message.

Consent: By opting in, you consent to receive automated and/or manual text messages from the Campaign at the mobile number provided. Consent is not a condition of any contribution or service.
Message frequency: Message frequency varies.
Message and data rates: Message and data rates may apply.
Opt-out: You may opt out at any time by replying STOP to any message. Reply HELP for assistance.
No sharing of opt-in data: Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any third parties unless required by law.
4. How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information:

With vendors and service providers who perform services on our behalf (such as email delivery, text messaging platforms, payment processing, and data management), who are contractually obligated to use it only to provide those services;
As required by California and federal campaign finance and disclosure laws (for example, contributor name, address, occupation, and employer information reported to the California Secretary of State and/or Orange County as required by law);
With affiliated political committees, party organizations, or allied candidates for coordinated campaign purposes, where permitted by law;
If required to comply with a legal obligation, subpoena, or governmental request;
In connection with the wind-down or transfer of Campaign assets, such as at the conclusion of the election cycle.

We do not share text messaging opt-in consent or mobile numbers collected through our texting program with third parties for their own marketing purposes.

5. Cookies and Analytics

The Site may use cookies and similar technologies (such as Google Analytics) to understand site traffic and improve the visitor experience. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some Site functionality.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect the information we collect. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Children's Privacy

The Site is not directed to individuals under 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

8. Your Choices
Email: You may unsubscribe from Campaign emails at any time using the unsubscribe link included in each message.
Text messages: You may opt out at any time by replying STOP, as described in Section 3.
General requests: You may contact us at the email address below to ask what information we hold about you or to request removal from our contact lists, and we will respond as required by applicable law.
9. California Residents

Depending on the scope of our data practices, certain California privacy laws (such as the California Consumer Privacy Act) may or may not apply to a political campaign committee. Regardless, we are committed to being transparent about our data practices as described in this Policy and will honor reasonable requests to access or delete your contact information on file with the Campaign.

10. Political Committee Disclosures

This Site is paid for and authorized by Ricci for City Council 2026, FPPC ID #1482665. Contributions to the Campaign are not tax-deductible.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last Updated" date above reflects the most recent revision. Material changes will be posted on this page.

12. Contact Us

Questions about this Privacy Policy or your information may be directed to:

Ricci for City Council 2026 ; 192 N Shaffer St, Orange, CA 92866 ; AJ@voteticci.com