Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 16, 2025

Introduction

CalExit.Now ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website located at https://www.calexit.now (the "Site"). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights with respect to that information.

By using the Site or interacting with CalExit.Now through any of the platforms described in this policy, you agree to the practices described herein.

Information We Collect

When you sign up or submit a form on the Site, we collect the following personal information should you provide it:

• First and last name
• Email address
• Phone number
• City
• IP address (collected automatically)

We collect only the information necessary to support our mission and communicate with you. We do not collect any additional personal data beyond the fields listed above.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect solely for the following purposes:

• To send you email communications about CalExit.Now, the California Independence Movement, and related updates.
• To send you SMS text messages if you have opted in to our messaging program.
• To register you for events and meetings hosted by CalExit.Now.
• To respond to your inquiries or requests.

We will NEVER use your information to advertise products, services, or causes unrelated to CalExit.Now.

We Do Not Sell Your Information

CalExit.Now does NOT sell, rent, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties under any circumstances. Your information is used exclusively for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy. We do not transfer your personal information to any external organizations under any circumstances. We swear it, because we really don't like people that do!

SMS Text Message Communications

CalExit.Now operates an SMS messaging program to keep supporters informed about the California Independence Movement. By opting in, you agree to receive text messages from us as described below.

How to Opt In

You may opt in to receive SMS messages in any of the following ways:

• Submitting your phone number through the opt-in form on https://www.calexit.now.
• Texting a keyword to our designated number as advertised on the Site.
• Providing your phone number when registering for a CalExit.Now event through Mobilize.us, where SMS opt-in consent is collected at the point of registration.

Message Frequency

Message frequency varies. You can expect to receive a few messages per month if we are planning a large action or event. We will only send messages related to CalExit.Now and the California Independence Movement.

Message and Data Rates

Message and data rates may apply. Contact your wireless carrier for details about your plan.

How to Opt Out

You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP to any message you receive from us. After opting out, you will receive a single confirmation message and no further texts will be sent. To re-enroll, you may opt in again at any time using the methods described above.

Help

Reply HELP to any message for assistance, or contact us directly at privacy@calexit.now.

Consent Not Shared

Your consent to receive SMS messages — including the fact that you have opted in, your phone number, and any related consent records — will not be sold, rented, shared, or transferred to any third party for their own marketing purposes. Opt-in consent information is collected solely to facilitate communications from CalExit.Now and is never used for any other purpose.

Email Communications

We use Brevo (formerly Sendinblue) to send email communications. When you provide your email address, it may be transmitted to and stored by Brevo for the purpose of delivering those emails. Brevo acts as a data processor on our behalf and is bound by its own privacy policy.

Brevo Privacy Policy: https://www.brevo.com/legal/privacypolicy/

Third-Party Platforms

We use the following third-party platforms in connection with our events, meetings, and outreach. Each platform operates under its own privacy policy, and we encourage you to review them. CalExit.Now is not responsible for the data practices of these platforms.

Mobilize.us

We use Mobilize.us (operated by Bonterra Tech) for organizing and hosting community events. If you register for a CalExit.Now event through Mobilize, information you provide — such as your name, email, and phone number — is collected by Mobilize subject to their privacy policy. Where SMS opt-in consent is collected through a Mobilize event registration form, that consent is used solely to send CalExit.Now communications and is not shared with third parties for marketing purposes. When you interact with Mobilize.us, that platform may collect information such as your name, email address, and device or usage data subject to its own privacy policy.

Mobilize.us Privacy Policy (Bonterra Tech is the parent company): https://www.bonterratech.com/legal/privacy-policy

Zoom

We use Zoom for hosting virtual meetings and webinars. When you join a CalExit.Now meeting or webinar through Zoom, Zoom may collect information such as your name, email address, and device and usage data. When you interact with Zoom, that platform may collect information such as your name, email address, and device or usage data subject to its own privacy policy.

Zoom Privacy Policy: https://zoom.us/privacy

California Privacy Rights

Because we operate in California, you may have certain rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and related laws, including:

• The right to know what personal information we collect and how it is used.
• The right to request deletion of your personal information.
• The right to opt out of the sale of your personal information — though we do not sell personal information under any circumstances.
• The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information in the "Contact Us" section below.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, or as required by applicable law. If you request deletion of your information, we will process that request in a timely manner.

Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children's Privacy

Our Site is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the Effective Date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, you may contact us at: