Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 2026

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how the Gopal Kumarappan for Cupertino City Council 2026 campaign committee (“we,” “us,” or “the campaign”) collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards your information when you visit our website (gopal4cupertino.org). Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with its terms, please discontinue use of the site.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Data

We may collect personally identifiable information such as your name (first and last name), email address, phone/mobile number, and mailing or neighborhood address when you submit our contact or volunteer form. Providing a phone or mobile number is optional on our contact and volunteer forms.

Usage Data

We may automatically collect information about your visit to our website, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, access times, and pages viewed.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to understand how visitors use our site and maintain site security. You may instruct your browser to refuse cookies; please note that parts of the site may not function as intended if you do so.

3. Use of Your Information

Having accurate information allows us to provide a smooth, efficient, and customized experience. Specifically, we may use information collected through the website to send updates about our campaign, respond to inquiries, coordinate volunteer activities, and deliver requested materials such as yard signs.

Your information is not stored or used for any other purpose.

4. Consent for Communications

By providing your contact information, you agree to receive campaign updates via SMS and email. Message frequency may vary. Standard message and data rates may apply.

• For assistance, reply HELP.
• To unsubscribe at any time, reply STOP.

5. Opt-Out & Help

By submitting your cell phone number, you agree to receive periodic text messages from us. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency may vary.

• To stop receiving text messages: Text STOP to unsubscribe at any time. Once you text STOP, you will receive a one-time confirmation message and no further text messages will be sent to your number.
• For help or questions: Text HELP for help, email us at gopal4cupertino@gmail.com, or visit our website.

You may also unsubscribe from email updates at any time using the unsubscribe link provided at the bottom of any campaign email message.

6. TCPA Compliance & Text Message Communications

Our campaign fully complies with the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), 47 U.S.C. § 227, and all applicable Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations.

Express Written Consent

We will send automated or prerecorded SMS/MMS messages only to individuals who have provided express written consent, as required under the TCPA. Consent may be provided by:

• Submitting your mobile number with the SMS disclosure through the contact, volunteer, or intake form on our website
• Checking the SMS opt-in box on our website contact or volunteer form
• Texting a keyword to our campaign number and confirming enrollment
• Any other written or electronic method clearly indicating agreement to receive text messages

7. Minors & Youth Participation

Participants under 18 must have parent or legal guardian consent before participating in volunteer activities. For students under 13, a parent or legal guardian must complete the enrollment. We collect youth information only with that consent and use it solely for campaign volunteer and youth leadership activities.

8. Third-Party Services & Security

• Cloudflare: Hosts this website and provides security (including bot protection via Cloudflare Turnstile) and encrypted form delivery.
• Anedot: Securely processes online contributions. Donations are handled entirely on Anedot’s compliant platform under their privacy policy.
• Data Security: Information submitted through our forms is transmitted over encrypted (HTTPS) connections and retained only as long as needed for campaign operations and legal-compliance purposes. We apply reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect your personal information.

9. Your California Privacy Rights

California residents may request that we provide access to, correct, or delete the personal information you have submitted, except where we are required to retain it for legal, campaign finance disclosure, or administrative reasons. We do not sell or rent personal information. To make a request, email gopal4cupertino@gmail.com.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date and become effective upon posting.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or comments about this Privacy Policy or our communications practices, please contact our campaign: