PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: September 2026

Grossmont Education Association Political Action Committee (“GEA PAC,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the information you provide through grossmonteducators.com (the “Site”).

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how it may be shared, and the choices available to you.

By using this Site or submitting information through our forms, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide through the Site, including:

First and last name
Email address
Mobile phone number
Questions or messages submitted through our Contact form
Communication preferences
Information submitted through other website forms

Providing a mobile phone number or consenting to text messages is voluntary.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, certain information may be collected automatically through cookies, analytics tools, pixels, and similar technologies, including:

IP address
Browser and device information
Operating system
Pages viewed
Links clicked
Referring website or source
Approximate geographic information
Date and time of visits
Website engagement information
Advertising or campaign attribution information

We may use this information to understand how visitors use the Site, improve website performance, and measure the effectiveness of outreach and communications.

How We Use Your Information

We may use information collected through the Site to:

Respond to questions or messages
Operate and maintain the Site
Send text messages when you have affirmatively opted in
Provide information about GEA PAC
Share information regarding GEA PAC’s endorsed candidates and election-related activities
Maintain records of communication preferences and consent
Understand website engagement
Improve Site performance
Measure digital outreach and advertising performance
Protect the security and integrity of the Site
Comply with applicable legal or regulatory requirements

SMS / Text Message Communications

If you voluntarily provide your mobile phone number and affirmatively opt in to receive text messages, Grossmont Education Association Political Action Committee may send calls, SMS, or MMS communications relating to GEA PAC.

Messaging may include:

GEA PAC updates
Information about endorsed candidates
Election information
Event or activity information
Calls to action
Requests for donations
Other political or PAC-related communications

Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply.

You may opt out at any time by replying STOP to a text message.

For assistance, reply HELP.

Consent to receive text messages is voluntary and is not required to access or use this Site or contact GEA PAC.

Text Messaging Opt-In Data

Text Messaging Opt-In Data: We will not share or sell your text messaging opt-in data, consent, or related personal information with any third parties, unless required by law.

Information Sharing

GEA PAC does not sell personal information.

We may use service providers to assist with functions such as:

Website hosting and development
Site analytics
Digital advertising and measurement
Email or form processing
Security and fraud prevention

These providers may process information only as necessary to provide applicable services on our behalf and subject to applicable obligations.

We may also disclose information when required by law, regulation, subpoena, court order, government request, or another applicable legal process.

The Text Messaging Opt-In Data provision above governs SMS consent and related information.

Cookies and Analytics

The Site may use cookies, pixels, analytics tools, and similar technologies to understand website traffic, measure outreach effectiveness, and improve the visitor experience.

These technologies may collect information about your device, browser, interactions with the Site, and the source that directed you to the Site.

You may adjust your browser settings to block or limit cookies. Certain Site features may not function as intended if cookies are disabled.

Third-Party Websites and Services

The Site may contain links to third-party websites or services, including social media platforms, voter-information resources, or other external websites.

GEA PAC does not control and is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of third-party websites.

When you leave this Site, the privacy policy and terms of the third-party service will govern your use of that service.

Data Security

We use reasonable administrative and technical measures designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, loss, alteration, or disclosure.

However, no website, electronic transmission, or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Your Choices

You may:

Reply STOP to opt out of SMS communications
Reply HELP for assistance with the SMS program
Contact us to request that we update or correct information you previously provided
Decline to provide optional information
Contact us regarding your personal information, subject to applicable legal and recordkeeping requirements

Children’s Privacy

The Site is intended for a general audience and is not directed toward children under 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that such information has been collected, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to the Site, GEA PAC activities, service providers, or applicable requirements.

The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised Effective Date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, your information, or your communication preferences, please contact:

Grossmont Education Association Political Action Committee

contact@grossmonteducators.com

grossmonteducators.com