Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2026
Colonel (Ret.) Tom Umberg for Board of Equalization 2026 (“Campaign,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, communicate with the Campaign, or receive messages from us, including text messages.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly:
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and communications you send to the Campaign.
Information Collected Automatically:
We may collect limited technical information such as IP address, browser and device information, pages visited, and referring website addresses.
Information Collected via SMS:
If you opt in to receive text messages, we may collect your mobile phone number, SMS opt-in consent and timestamp, and opt-out records.
How We Use Your Information:
We use the information to communicate with supporters and voters, provide campaign updates, send text messages with consent, respond to inquiries, improve outreach, and comply with applicable laws.
How We Share Your Information:
We may share information with service providers who assist campaign operations or when required by law. We do not sell personal information or share mobile numbers for marketing.
Data Security:
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information.
Data Retention:
SMS consent records are retained for at least four years. Opt-out records are retained indefinitely. Other personal information is retained for the duration of the Campaign or as required by law.
Your Rights:
You may opt out of SMS by replying STOP, request access or correction, or request deletion subject to legal obligations.
Children’s Privacy:
We do not knowingly collect information from individuals under 18.
Changes:
We may update this policy from time to time.
Contact Information:
Colonel (Ret.) Tom Umberg for Board of Equalization 2026
1700 Tribute Rd, Suite 201
Sacramento, CA 95815
Phone: 916-538-0781