PRIVACY POLICY

Becerra for Whittier Mayor 2026

FPPC #1482190

https://jamesbecerra.com

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

 

1. Introduction

Becerra for Whittier Mayor 2026 ("the Campaign," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of our supporters, volunteers, donors, website visitors, and all individuals who interact with our campaign. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website at https://jamesbecerra.com, communicate with us via email or text message (SMS/MMS), make a donation, or otherwise interact with our campaign.

By using our website, signing up for communications, making a donation, or providing your personal information to us, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

 

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personally Identifiable Information (PII)

We may collect the following categories of personally identifiable information when you voluntarily provide it to us:

• Full name

• Mailing address

• Email address

• Telephone number(s), including mobile phone number

• Donation and payment information (credit card details are processed by secure third-party payment processors and are not stored by the Campaign)

• Employer and occupation (as required by campaign finance disclosure laws)

• Volunteer preferences and availability

• Any other information you voluntarily submit through our website forms, email, phone, or in-person interactions

2.2 Non-Personal Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain non-personal information, including:

• Browser type and version

• Operating system

• IP address (which may be anonymized)

• Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs

• Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 9)

Our website is hosted on the Wix.com platform. Wix.com may store your data on secure servers behind a firewall. For more information on how Wix handles data, please refer to the Wix.com privacy policy.

 

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To communicate with you about campaign updates, events, and news

• To send email communications, newsletters, and campaign updates

• To send SMS/MMS text messages regarding campaign updates, voter outreach, event notifications, and donation solicitations (with your express consent)

• To process and acknowledge donations

• To coordinate volunteer activities

• To respond to your inquiries

• To comply with applicable campaign finance reporting and disclosure laws

• To improve our website, services, and communications

 

4. SMS/Text Messaging Program

This section applies specifically to our SMS/MMS text messaging program and is provided in compliance with the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association (CTIA) guidelines, and 10DLC (10-Digit Long Code) registration requirements.

4.1 Consent and Opt-In

By providing your mobile phone number and expressly consenting to receive text messages from James Becerra for Whittier Mayor, you agree to receive recurring SMS/MMS messages from us. These messages may include campaign updates, voter outreach communications, event notifications, volunteer coordination, and donation solicitations.

Consent to receive text messages is not a condition of any purchase, donation, or volunteer service. Message frequency may vary, but you can expect to receive no more than 7 messages per week. Message and data rates may apply. Please consult your wireless provider for details about your messaging plan.

4.2 Donation Solicitation Disclosure

Donations will be solicited via text message. By opting in to our SMS program, you acknowledge that you may receive messages requesting financial contributions to the Campaign. All donations are subject to applicable campaign finance laws and reporting requirements.

4.3 No Sharing of PII, Opt-In Consent, or Mobile Data

The following statements are required disclosures under 10DLC and CTIA compliance standards:

Personally Identifiable Information will not be sold or shared with third parties for promotional or marketing purposes.

We do not share consumer opt-in consent with any third parties.

Mobile data consent will not be shared with any third parties through this SMS channel.

4.4 Opt-Out

You may opt out of receiving text messages at any time by replying STOP to any message you receive from us. After you send the message STOP, you will receive a single confirmation message confirming that you have been unsubscribed. After that, you will no longer receive SMS messages from this campaign unless you re-subscribe.

4.5 Help

If you are experiencing issues with our messaging program, you may reply HELP for more assistance or information, or contact us directly at james@jamesbecerra.com or by mail at 9826 Painter Avenue, Ste. M, Whittier, CA 90605.

4.6 Carrier Disclaimer

Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. Delivery of text messages is subject to effective transmission by your mobile carrier and is not guaranteed by James Becerra for Whittier Mayor.

4.7 Supported Carriers

Our SMS program is designed to work with major U.S. carriers. However, service availability may vary depending on your carrier and plan.

 

5. Email Communications

We may send email communications to individuals who have voluntarily provided their email address through our website, volunteer sign-up forms, or other contact methods. Our email communications comply with the CAN-SPAM Act and applicable federal and state regulations.

Each email communication will include:

• Accurate sender identification from the Campaign

• A clear and conspicuous unsubscribe mechanism

• Our valid physical mailing address

You may unsubscribe from our email communications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in any email or by contacting us directly. We will process your unsubscribe request within 10 business days.

 

6. Donations and Payment Information

When you make a donation to the Campaign, your payment information is processed through secure third-party payment processors. We do not store credit card numbers or full payment account details on our servers or website.

As required by California and federal campaign finance laws, we are required to collect and publicly report certain donor information, including your name, address, occupation, and employer, for donations that meet applicable reporting thresholds. This information is reported to the California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) and may become part of the public record.

 

7. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We do not sell, trade, rent, or otherwise share your Personally Identifiable Information with third parties for their marketing or promotional purposes. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, processing donations, delivering email or SMS communications, or conducting campaign business, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential and use it only for the specific services provided to us.

• Campaign Finance Disclosures: Donor information may be disclosed as required by federal and California campaign finance reporting laws, including reports filed with the FPPC.

• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information when required to do so by law, subpoena, court order, or other legal process, or when we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, protect your safety or the safety of others, investigate fraud, or respond to a government request.

 

8. Data Security

We implement commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to safeguard your personal information against unauthorized access, use, alteration, or disclosure. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit using SSL/TLS technology

• Use of PCI-DSS compliant payment processors for donation processing

• Restricted access to personal information on a need-to-know basis

• Regular review of our data collection, storage, and processing practices

However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially reasonable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. It is also your responsibility to protect the confidentiality of any login credentials or account information associated with your use of our services.

 

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and collect non-personal usage data. Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser.

We and our website hosting platform (Wix.com) may use cookies for the following purposes:

• To provide a functional website experience

• To identify registered site members

• To analyze website traffic and usage patterns

• To monitor and improve website performance

You may disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features on our website. You may also manage your cookie preferences through the cookie consent banner displayed on our website.

 

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including donation processing platforms, voter registration portals, social media platforms, and other external resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of any third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

 

11. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly. If you believe a child under 13 has provided personal information to us, please contact us immediately.

 

12. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, comply with applicable campaign finance reporting and record-keeping requirements, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. SMS consent records and opt-out requests are retained for a minimum of four (4) years in compliance with applicable regulations. Donation records are retained in accordance with California FPPC record-keeping requirements.

 

13. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• The right to access the personal information we hold about you

• The right to request correction of inaccurate information

• The right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal and campaign finance record-keeping obligations

• The right to opt out of email and/or SMS communications at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 15.

 

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or campaign needs. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of our website or services after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

 

15. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Becerra for Whittier Mayor 2026

FPPC #1482190

9826 Painter Avenue, Ste. M, Whittier, CA 90605

Email: james@jamesbecerra.com

Website: https://jamesbecerra.com