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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 1, 2024

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1. Introduction

Welcome to the Privacy Policy for Courtney Welch For City Council 2024. This policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information. We are committed to ensuring your privacy and safeguarding your data in compliance with the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) and other applicable privacy laws.

 

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

  • Personal Identification Information: Name, address, phone number, email address, and other contact details.

  • Donation Information: Details related to your financial contributions, including payment methods and amounts.

  • Campaign Interaction Data: Information on how you interact with our campaign website, social media channels, and other communications.

  • Event Participation Details: Information collected during campaign events, such as attendance records and feedback.

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3. How We Use Your Information

​Personally Identifiable Information will not be sold or shared with third parties for promotional or marketing purposes.We use your personal information for the following purposes:

  • Campaign Communications: To keep you informed about campaign updates, events, and important announcements.

  • Donor Management: To process donations, send receipts, and communicate with you about your contributions.

  • Event Management: To manage event registrations, follow up with participants, and enhance your event experience.

  • Compliance and Reporting: To ensure compliance with FPPC regulations and other legal requirements related to campaign finance and reporting.

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4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

  • We maintain strict privacy policies to protect the personal information of our users obtained for text message communications. This information is never sold, rented, released, or traded to others without prior consent or legal obligation. Any sharing of information with third parties is solely for the purpose of fulfilling the organization's obligations to the user. We guarantee that it will never be shared with third parties for marketing purposes.

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5. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. Our security practices include:

  • Technical Safeguards: Using encryption, firewalls, and secure servers to protect data transmitted online.

  • Administrative Safeguards: Implementing access controls and employee training to safeguard your data.

 

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access and Correction: You may request access to your personal information and update or correct any inaccuracies.

  • Opt-Out: Text Message Opt-Out: If you are receiving text messages from us and wish to stop receiving them, simply respond with either “STOP” or “UNSUBSCRIBE” to the number from which you received the message. Once we receive your message, you will no longer receive further text messages from us.

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7. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, and resolve disputes. After this period, we will securely dispose of your information.

 

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website or through other communication channels.

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9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Courtney Welch For City Council 2024

 

We appreciate your trust in our campaign and are committed to protecting your privacy. Thank you for your support.

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