Privacy Policy

Effective Date: [Month Day, Year]
Campaign Name: [Your Campaign Name]
Website: [www.yourcampaignwebsite.com]

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how [Campaign Name] (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website, sign up for updates, make donations, or interact with us online.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you interact with our campaign website:

a. Personal Information You Provide

Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address
Donation information (amount, method of payment, employer, and occupation if required by law)
Volunteer sign-up details
Contact form submissions

b. Information Collected Automatically

IP address, browser type, device information, and operating system
Pages visited, links clicked, and time spent on the site
Cookies, pixels, and similar technologies used for analytics and advertising

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected to:

Communicate campaign updates, newsletters, and event details
Process donations and comply with campaign finance laws
Respond to inquiries and requests
Improve website performance and user experience
Deliver relevant ads and measure the effectiveness of advertising

3. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. However, we may share data in the following situations:

Legal Compliance: To comply with federal, state, and local campaign finance reporting requirements.
Service Providers: With trusted vendors who help us operate the website, process donations, or send communications.
Advertising & Analytics Partners: If you consent, we may use third-party tools like Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or similar services.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience and deliver relevant ads.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.
Third-party ad networks may collect information to show targeted ads based on your online behavior.

5. Your Choices and Rights

You have the right to:

Opt-Out of Communications: Click “unsubscribe” in our emails or contact us directly.
Manage Cookies & Tracking: Adjust browser settings to limit cookies and online tracking.
Access or Delete Your Data: Email us at [contact@yourcampaign.com] to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your data.

6. Donor Privacy

Campaign finance laws may require us to disclose certain donor information to federal or state election authorities.

For contributions above specific thresholds, your name, address, occupation, and employer may be publicly disclosed.
We will not sell, rent, or share your donation information beyond what the law requires.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your personal information, including:

Secure HTTPS encryption on our website
Limited access to personal data by authorized personnel
Using secure payment processors for online donations

However, no system can guarantee 100% security, and you share information at your own risk.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content, security, or privacy practices of third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

9. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with data, please contact us, and we will delete it.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. If we make significant changes, we will notify you by updating the “Effective Date” at the top of this page and, when appropriate, through email or website notices.

11. Contact Us

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us:

[Campaign Name]
Email: [contact@yourcampaign.com]
Phone: [XXX-XXX-XXXX]
Mailing Address: [123 Main Street, City, State, ZIP]

12. Required Disclaimer

Paid for by [Campaign Name], [Campaign Committee Name], [Campaign Address].