Terms of Service & Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 1, 2026

This document governs the website and mobile messaging program for TJ Welch for Capitola City Council (“us”). By visiting our website or opting into our messaging program, you agree to the following terms and practices.

Terms of Service

1. Mobile Terms of Service

By providing your phone number and opting in, you consent to receive recurring automated promotional and personalized marketing text messages (e.g., SMS and MMS) from us.

• Messages may include campaign updates, event information, volunteer opportunities, and requests for donation. Consent to receive text messages is program-specific and does not constitute consent to receive calls or messages from other programs or third parties.
• Consent to receive automated marketing text messages is not a condition of any purchase or donation.
• You may cancel the SMS service at any time. Text “STOP” to the number from which you received the message. You will receive a single confirmation message. After this, you will no longer receive SMS messages from that specific program.
• For assistance, reply “HELP” to any message or contact info@tj4capitola.com.
• Message frequency varies based on activity and your level of engagement. Standard message and data rates may apply. Check with your mobile carrier for details.
• Messages may solicit donations. Consent to receive messages is not a condition of making any donation.
• Mobile carriers, including T-Mobile, are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.

Privacy Policy

2. Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you provide directly to us, as well as information collected automatically through your use of our website.

• This includes name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and any other details provided via web forms.
• If you donate, we may collect information required by law to be reported to election authorities, including your employer and occupation.

3. Use of Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Communicate with you regarding the campaign and your involvement.
• Process and report contributions in accordance with applicable law.
• Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.

4. Disclosure and Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information as follows:

• We share information with vendors, consultants, and other service providers who need access to such information to carry out work on our behalf. These providers are prohibited from using your information for their own purposes.
• We may disclose information if we believe disclosure is required by any applicable law, rule, or regulation, or to comply with law enforcement or legal process.
• We may share information with your express consent.

We will not share text messaging originator opt-in data and consent, provided that the foregoing does not apply to sharing (1) with vendors, consultants and other service providers who need access to such information to carry out work on our behalf (and who will not use such information for their own purposes); (2) if we believe disclosure is required by any applicable law, rule, or regulation or to comply with law enforcement or legal process; and (3) if the user consents to our sharing of such information.

5. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties and encourage you to review their policies.

6. Security and Children’s Privacy

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data. Our services are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

7. Amendments to this Terms of Service or Privacy Policy

We might revise this Terms of Service and Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes in our methods or for other operational, legal, or regulatory purposes. Any amendments will be immediately effective upon the updated Terms of Service and Privacy Policy’s posting on our website. We encourage you to check this page periodically to stay updated about our privacy practices.

8. Contact Information