Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
​Effective Date: May 2025
Last Updated: May 2025
This Privacy Policy describes how DEMCCO (Democratic Club of Carlsbad Oceanside) ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards your information when you visit our website located at www.demcco.org (the "Site").
We are committed to protecting your privacy. By accessing or using our Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Site.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information:
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(a) Personal Information
Information that identifies, relates to, describes, or is capable of being associated with an individual, such as:
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Full name
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Postal address
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Email address
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Telephone number
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Payment information (for donations)
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Employer and occupation (for campaign finance compliance, if applicable)
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Any other information voluntarily provided by you
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(b) Non-Personal Information
Information that does not identify you personally, including:
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Browser type and version
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Device information
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IP address
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Referring pages and URLs
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Pages visited on our Site
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Time spent on the Site
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Cookies and tracking technologies
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2. How We Collect Information
We collect information from you through:
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Direct interactions (e.g., filling out forms, making donations, registering for events)
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Automated technologies (e.g., cookies, server logs)
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Third-party service providers
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3. Use of Information
We may use the information we collect for purposes including:
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Providing and managing access to the Site
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Communicating with you about events, news, campaigns, and organizational updates
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Processing transactions and fulfilling donations
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Responding to your inquiries and requests
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Analyzing Site usage and improving our services
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Compliance with legal obligations, including campaign finance regulations
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4. Disclosure of Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may disclose your information to:
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Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist with website hosting, communications, payment processing, or analytics.
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Legal Authorities: When required to do so by law, subpoena, or legal process, or to protect and defend our rights and property.
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Authorized Third Parties: With your explicit consent.
We require third parties to respect the security of your personal information and to treat it in accordance with the law.
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5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which we collected it, including satisfying legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
6. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:
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Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
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Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
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Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal obligations.
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Opt-Out: Opt out of receiving promotional communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link or contacting us directly.
You may exercise these rights by contacting us at info@demcco.org
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7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Site uses cookies to:
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Recognize your browser and remember your preferences
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Measure the effectiveness of communications
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Understand usage patterns
You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. If you disable cookies, some features of the Site may not function properly.
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8. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.
We cannot guarantee the absolute security of your personal information.
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9. Third-Party Websites
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We do not control and are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of such websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing them with your personal information.
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10. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not intended for individuals under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent. If we learn that we have collected information from a child without verification of parental consent, we will delete such information.
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11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time and will indicate the date of the latest revision at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
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12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, you may contact us at:
DEMCCO
P O BOX 4580, Carlsbad, CA 92018
CCPA Privacy Notice
This notice is provided to comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). If you are a California resident, you have the right to request access to, deletion of, and disclosure about the personal information we collect, use, and share. You also have the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information.
For more information about your rights and how to exercise them, please review our Privacy Policy or contact us at info@demcco.org