Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 10/1/2025
Last Updated: 10/1/2025

Introduction

Gary McCoy for Supervisor 2026 ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website GaryMcCoySF.com (the "Website") or interact with our political campaign.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address
• Donation Information: Contribution amounts, payment information, employer information, occupation (as required by law)
• Volunteer Information: Skills, availability, interests, and areas where you'd like to help
• Survey Responses: Your opinions on issues, candidate preferences, and feedback
• Event Registration: Information when you sign up for campaign events or meetings

Information We Collect Automatically

• Website Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on site, browser type, device information
• IP Address and Location: General geographic location based on IP address
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies to improve your website experience

How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following campaign purposes:

• Political Communication: Send you campaign updates, newsletters, and political messages
• Fundraising: Process donations and maintain donor records as required by law
• Volunteer Coordination: Match volunteers with opportunities and coordinate campaign activities
• Event Management: Organize and communicate about campaign events and meetings
• Voter Outreach: Conduct voter identification and get-out-the-vote efforts
• Issue Advocacy: Share information about Gary McCoy's positions on important issues
• Website Improvement: Analyze website usage to enhance user experience
• Legal Compliance: Meet reporting requirements for political campaigns

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

Required Legal Disclosures

• Campaign Finance Reports: Donor information may be disclosed as required by California and local campaign finance laws
• Public Records: Certain contribution information becomes part of public campaign finance records

Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist with:

• Email marketing and communication platforms
• Payment processing for donations
• Website hosting and analytics
• Event management services
• Voter database management

Your Rights and Choices

Communication Preferences

• Email Unsubscribe: You can opt out of campaign emails using the unsubscribe link
• SMS Opt-Out: Reply STOP to any text message to unsubscribe from SMS communications
• Phone Calls: Request to be removed from our call lists

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights, including:

• Right to know what personal information we collect
• Right to delete personal information (subject to legal requirements)
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
• Right to non-discriminatory treatment

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@garymccoysf.com.

Data Access and Correction

You may request to:

• Access the personal information we have about you
• Correct inaccurate information
• Update your contact preferences

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption for data transmission
• Restricted access to personal information
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Secure storage of sensitive information

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to:

• Fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy
• Comply with legal obligations, including campaign finance reporting requirements
• Resolve disputes and enforce our agreements

Campaign finance records may be retained indefinitely as required by law.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe we have collected information from a minor, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website
• Sending email notifications to subscribers
• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy

Contact Information

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

Gary McCoy for Supervisor 2026
Email: info@garymccoysf.com
Address: [campaign headquarters address]
Website: GaryMcCoySF.com

This privacy policy is designed to comply with applicable privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and political campaign regulations. For specific legal compliance, please consult with a qualified attorney familiar with campaign finance and privacy law.