Privacy Policy

The 40 Million  |  A Windhorse I/O LLC Initiative
Last updated: April 4, 2026

1. Who We Are

The 40 Million is a California civic participation campaign operated by Windhorse I/O LLC, a California limited liability company ("we," "us," or "our"). Our campaign website is located at the40million.org. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information you provide when you sign up to follow the campaign or otherwise interact with us.

2. What Information We Collect

When you sign up through our website, we may collect:

  • First name (required)
  • Last name (optional)
  • Email address (required)
  • Phone number (optional)
  • Whether you expressed interest in volunteering

We also collect standard technical information automatically when you visit our site, including your browser type, IP address, the pages you visit, and how you arrived at our site. This information is collected through standard web analytics tools and is not linked to your personal identity.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information you provide to:

  • Send you email updates about the campaign, California civic issues, and the governor's race
  • Follow up with you about volunteering if you indicated interest
  • Understand who is engaging with the campaign and improve how we communicate
  • Build a list of Californians interested in civic participation that supports the long-term mission of The 40 Million

We do not use your information for any automated decision-making or profiling.

4. Email Communications

If you signed up to receive email updates, you will receive campaign communications from The 40 Million. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any email we send you, or by contacting us directly at the address in Section 9 below.

5. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party. Ever.

We may share your information with a limited number of trusted service providers who help us operate the campaign, specifically our email platform. These providers are contractually prohibited from using your information for any purpose other than providing services to us.

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or legal process, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect the rights or safety of any person.

6. Your Rights Under California Law (CCPA)

Because we operate in California and serve California residents, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) applies to our data practices. As a California resident, you have the right to:

  • Know what personal information we have collected about you and how it is used
  • Delete the personal information we have collected about you, subject to certain exceptions
  • Correct inaccurate personal information we hold about you
  • Opt out of the sale of your personal information, though we do not sell personal information
  • Non-discrimination: we will not treat you differently for exercising any of these rights

To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the information in Section 9 below. We will respond to verifiable requests within 45 days as required by law.

7. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as you remain subscribed to our communications. If you unsubscribe, we will remove your information from our active contact lists within 30 days. We may retain records of opt-out requests for legal compliance purposes.

8. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. Our email platform uses industry-standard security practices. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, want to exercise your California privacy rights, or want to update or delete your information, you can reach us at:

The 40 Million / Windhorse I/O LLC
Email: hello@the40million.org
Website: the40million.org

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of our website or campaign communications after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.