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1 Information We Collect
The Greg Benjamin for the 188th campaign collects information to better serve our supporters and communicate our message effectively.
Information You Provide
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address when you sign up for updates or volunteer
- Donation Information: Payment details processed securely through our payment processor for campaign contributions
- Volunteer Information: Skills, availability, and areas of interest when joining our volunteer team
- Communications: Content of messages you send us through contact forms or email
Information Collected Automatically
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and device identifiers
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on site, and navigation patterns
- Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address
Federal Election Commission Requirements
For donations over $200, federal law requires us to collect and report your name, mailing address, occupation, and employer to the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
2 How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Campaign Communications: Sending updates about campaign events, policy positions, and ways to get involved
- Donation Processing: Processing and acknowledging your campaign contributions
- Volunteer Coordination: Matching volunteers with opportunities and coordinating campaign activities
- Legal Compliance: Meeting federal and state election law requirements
- Website Improvement: Analyzing usage patterns to enhance user experience
- Responding to Inquiries: Addressing your questions and feedback
3 Information Sharing
We are committed to protecting your privacy and limit sharing of your information:
We May Share Information With:
- Service Providers: Trusted vendors who help us operate our campaign (payment processors, email services, website hosting)
- Regulatory Bodies: The FEC and state election authorities as required by law
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or to protect our legal rights
What We Never Do
We never sell your personal information to third parties. We never share your information with other campaigns, political committees, or commercial entities for their marketing purposes without your explicit consent.
4 Data Security
We take the security of your information seriously and implement appropriate measures to protect it:
- Encryption: All data transmitted through our website is encrypted using SSL/TLS technology
- Secure Payment Processing: Donations are processed through PCI-compliant payment processors
- Access Controls: Only authorized campaign staff have access to supporter information
- Regular Security Reviews: We regularly assess and update our security practices
While we implement robust security measures, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We encourage you to protect your personal information by using strong passwords and being cautious about sharing sensitive data.
5 Your Rights
You have control over your personal information:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal retention requirements)
- Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from campaign communications at any time
- Portability: Request your data in a commonly used format
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this policy.
7 Third-Party Services
Our website may contain links to third-party websites and services. We use the following third-party services:
- Payment Processing: Stripe for secure donation processing
- Analytics: Google Analytics for website usage statistics
- Social Media: Facebook and Instagram integration for campaign updates
- Email Services: Email service providers for campaign communications
These third-party services have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review their policies before providing any personal information.
8 Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete that information promptly.
If you believe we may have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
9 Policy Changes
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make material changes:
- We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
- We may notify you via email or through a prominent notice on our website
- We encourage you to review this policy periodically
Your continued use of our website after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.
Questions About This Policy?
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please don't hesitate to reach out.