Privacy Policy

Last Updated: September 14, 2026

Privacy Policy

Karima Feldhus for SOCCCD Trustee 2026 (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website or interact with our campaign.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address when you voluntarily provide it
• Donation Information: Payment details when you make a contribution to the campaign
• Website Usage: Information about how you use our website, including IP address, browser type, and pages visited
• Volunteer Information: Skills, availability, and interests when you sign up to volunteer

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Communicate with you about campaign events, updates, and volunteer opportunities
• Process donations and maintain required records for campaign finance reporting
• Improve our website and campaign outreach efforts
• Respond to your questions and requests
• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements

Text Message (SMS/MMS) Communications

If you opt in to text messages, you are consenting to receive text alerts, updates, and news messages via SMS/MMS from Karima Feldhus for SOCCCD Trustee 2026. Donations may be solicited. Message and data rates may apply, and message frequency varies. You may reply STOP at any time to opt out, or HELP for assistance.

SMS opt-in data and phone numbers are not sold, rented, or shared with third parties for their own marketing purposes. Phone numbers collected through SMS consent are used only by the campaign and the service providers that deliver our messages on our behalf.

Embedded Video and Social Content

Our website embeds short videos from our YouTube channel and a timeline of posts from our Facebook page. Videos are not loaded until you choose to play one, and we use YouTube’s privacy-enhanced mode. The Facebook timeline loads only when you scroll to it.

When this embedded content loads or you interact with it, YouTube and Facebook may set cookies and collect information about that activity under their own policies — Google’s Privacy Policy and Meta’s Privacy Policy — which is outside our control.

Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Legal Requirements: When required by law, including campaign finance disclosure requirements
• Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist with website hosting, email delivery, text message delivery, and payment processing
• Campaign Partners: With affiliated political organizations when you give explicit consent

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we have about you
• Request corrections to your information
• Opt out of receiving campaign communications at any time
• Request deletion of your information, subject to legal retention requirements

California residents may have additional rights regarding their personal information under California law, including the right to know what personal information we collect and to request its deletion.

Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website traffic. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 13 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect information from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us through the contact form on our website or reach out to the campaign directly.

Paid for by Karima Feldhus for SOCCCD Trustee 2026 · Committee ID #1495002