Privacy Policy

Michael DeSimone for Rohnert Park City Council, District 2

Effective Date: October 12, 2026

Michael DeSimone for Rohnert Park City Council, District 2 ("Campaign," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us.

This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, protect, and disclose information through our website, https://desimoneforcitycouncil.com, and associated campaign activities.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you interact with our website, we may collect information you voluntarily provide, including:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Optional phone number

  • Mailing address

  • Messages submitted through contact forms

  • Volunteer interests and event participation

  • Other information you choose to provide

Providing a phone number through our website is optional unless otherwise indicated for a specific service.

Donation Information

Our Campaign uses ActBlue, a third-party political fundraising platform, to process online contributions.

When you make a donation through ActBlue, information collected may include your name, contact information, contribution amount, occupation, employer, and payment details.

ActBlue processes payment information according to its own privacy and security policies. Our Campaign may receive contributor information necessary for campaign administration, donor communications, and compliance with applicable campaign finance laws.

We do not directly process or store complete payment card information through our Squarespace website.

Certain contribution information may be publicly disclosed as required by California campaign finance laws.

For more information, please review the ActBlue Privacy Policy.

Automatically Collected Information

Our website is hosted through Squarespace, which may collect certain technical information, including IP addresses, browser types, device information, cookies, and website usage data.

This information may be used to maintain website functionality, understand visitor engagement, and improve the website experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information collected to:

  • Respond to inquiries and messages.

  • Provide campaign news, updates, and event information.

  • Communicate with supporters and volunteers.

  • Coordinate campaign activities and community events.

  • Process and document campaign contributions.

  • Improve our website and communications.

  • Comply with legal and regulatory requirements.

  • Protect the security and integrity of our website.

We do not sell or rent personal information to commercial data brokers.

3. Email and Text Message Communications

Email Communications

If you provide your email address, we may use it to respond to inquiries or send campaign-related communications, consistent with applicable law and your communication preferences.

You may unsubscribe from campaign marketing emails at any time using the unsubscribe link provided in those messages or by contacting the Campaign directly.

Phone Numbers and Text Messaging

Providing your phone number through our website is optional and does not, by itself, constitute consent to receive automated or recurring campaign text messages.

If you separately and expressly opt in to receive campaign text messages, we may send communications regarding campaign news, community events, volunteer opportunities, election information, and other campaign-related activities.

For individuals who opt in:

  • Message frequency may vary.

  • Message and data rates may apply.

  • Reply STOP to opt out of text messages.

  • Reply HELP for assistance, where supported.

  • Consent to receive text messages is not a condition of making a contribution or participating in campaign activities.

We do not sell, rent, or share mobile phone numbers, SMS opt-in information, or text messaging consent records with third parties or affiliates for their independent marketing or promotional purposes.

Information may be provided to authorized messaging service providers solely to deliver communications on behalf of the Campaign.

4. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We do not sell or rent personal information.

We may share limited information with trusted service providers that assist with campaign operations, including:

  • Squarespace, for website hosting, forms, and website services.

  • ActBlue, for contribution processing and related services.

  • Email and messaging service providers, when applicable.

  • Other authorized service providers supporting campaign administration and communications.

Information may also be disclosed when required by law, including applicable campaign finance reporting requirements, or when reasonably necessary to protect against fraud, unauthorized activity, or security threats.

5. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our Squarespace website may use cookies and similar technologies to support essential website functions, measure traffic, and improve the visitor experience.

You may be able to manage or disable cookies through your browser settings or any cookie preference controls made available on the website.

Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to safeguard personal information against unauthorized access, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.

Our website and third-party service providers maintain their own technical and organizational security practices.

However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to support campaign activities, fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or comply with applicable legal obligations.

Campaign contribution records may be retained for the periods required by California law.

Information no longer needed for legitimate campaign or legal purposes may be deleted or de-identified.

8. Your Privacy Choices

You may contact us to:

  • Update or correct your contact information.

  • Unsubscribe from campaign email communications.

  • Opt out of campaign text messages.

  • Request deletion of personal information, subject to applicable legal requirements.

  • Ask questions about how your information is used.

We will review requests and respond as reasonably appropriate under applicable law.

9. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to external websites, including ActBlue, social media platforms, and other third-party services.

These websites maintain their own privacy practices, which may differ from ours.

We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

Our Campaign is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of independently operated third-party websites.

10. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed toward children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that such information has been collected without appropriate parental consent, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our website, campaign operations, legal requirements, or privacy practices.

Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

12. Contact Information

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

Michael DeSimone for Rohnert Park City Council 2026

PO Box 1014

Rohnert Park, CA 94927

Phone: (707) 308-8535

Website: https://desimoneforcitycouncil.com

Email: info@desimoneforcitycouncil.com

Last Updated: October 12, 2026