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PRIVACY POLICY

About this policy

This Privacy Policy describes how Emily Francis for SLO City Council collects, uses, and protects information provided by visitors to this website. We are committed to respecting your privacy and handling any information you share with us responsibly and 

transparently.

Information we collect — and only when you offer it

We only collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us. We do not collect any personal data passively or without your knowledge. Information you may choose to provide includes:

  • Name and contact information (email address, phone number, mailing address) when signing up for updates or volunteering

  • Messages or comments submitted through a contact form

  • Donation-related information, if applicable, as required by applicable campaign finance law

  • General preferences such as areas of interest or issues you care about

You are never required to provide personal information to visit this website. All data collection is opt-in and voluntary.

Website analytics

We may use basic, anonymized analytics tools to understand how visitors use our site (e.g., which pages are visited most). This data is aggregated and cannot be used to identify individual visitors. No personal information is collected through analytics.

How we use your information

Information you voluntarily provide is used solely to:

  • Send campaign updates, newsletters, or event invitations (only if you have opted in)

  • Respond to your questions or messages

  • Coordinate volunteer activities if you have expressed interest

  • Comply with applicable campaign finance disclosure requirements

We do not share your information

We do not sell, rent, trade, or otherwise share your personal information with any third parties — including other organizations, campaigns, political parties, data brokers, advertisers, or commercial services — for any purpose.

The only limited exceptions are:

  • Legal compliance: If required by law (e.g., campaign finance disclosure laws mandating that donor information be reported to a government agency), we will comply with that legal obligation.

  • Service providers: Trusted vendors (such as an email platform) that help us operate this website may process data strictly on our behalf and are prohibited from using it for any other purpose.

Data security

We take reasonable measures to protect the information you provide against unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Cookies

This website may use essential cookies to ensure basic functionality. We do not use tracking cookies or third-party advertising cookies. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features of the site may not function properly as a result.

Your rights and choices

You may at any time:

  • Unsubscribe from campaign communications using the link in any email we send

  • Request that we delete the personal information we have on file for you

  • Ask what information we hold about you

To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the information below.

Contact us

Emily Francis for SLO City Council
Email: francisforslo@gmail.com
Phone: (805) 457-4898

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