Privacy Policy
Last Updated: May 18, 2026
John Erickson for State Senate 2026 respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information you provide when you visit our website, sign up for campaign updates, make a contribution, volunteer, or otherwise interact with the campaign.
Information We Collect
We may collect information you provide directly to us, including:
Name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address
Employer and occupation, where required for campaign finance compliance
Contribution information
Volunteer or event signup information
Any other information you choose to provide
We may also collect basic technical information through cookies or similar tools, including browser type, device information, IP address, pages visited, and how visitors interact with our website.
How We Use Information
We may use the information we collect to:
Communicate with you about the campaign
Send campaign updates, volunteer opportunities, event invitations, and fundraising messages
Process contributions and comply with campaign finance laws
Respond to questions or requests
Improve our website and outreach
Organize campaign activities
Comply with applicable laws, rules, and regulations
Text Messaging
If you provide your phone number and opt in to receive text messages, we may send you campaign updates, volunteer opportunities, event invitations, donation asks, and other campaign-related messages.
Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply. You may opt out at any time by replying STOP. For help, reply HELP or contact us at info@johnerickson4senate.com.
Mobile information will not be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any third parties, provided that this does not apply to sharing:
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;
if we believe disclosure is required by any applicable law, rule, or regulation, or to comply with law enforcement or legal process; or
if the user consents to our sharing of such information.
How We Share Information
We may share information with vendors, consultants, and service providers who help us operate the campaign, including website providers, email and text messaging platforms, payment processors, compliance vendors, and data-management providers.
We may also share information where required by law, including campaign finance reporting requirements, legal process, or requests from law enforcement or regulatory authorities.
We do not sell your personal information.
Contributions
If you make a contribution, we may collect information required by law, including your name, mailing address, occupation, employer, contribution amount, and payment information. Payment information is processed by third-party payment processors and is used only to complete your contribution.
Certain contribution information may be publicly disclosed as required by campaign finance laws.
Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies, pixels, analytics tools, or similar technologies to understand how visitors use the site, improve performance, and support campaign communications. You may be able to limit cookies through your browser settings, though some site features may not function properly.
Links to Other Websites
Our website may link to third-party websites, including contribution pages, social media platforms, or other campaign-related resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party websites.
Data Security
We use reasonable safeguards to protect the information we collect. However, no website, database, or electronic transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
John Erickson for State Senate 2026
312 Clay Street #300, Oakland CA 94607
info@johnerickson4senate.com