Introduction
Samantha Elizabeth June for Congress ("the Campaign," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at samanthajuneforcongress.com (the "Site"), sign up for our mailing list, or make a contribution to our campaign.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Site.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide Voluntarily
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:
- Sign up for our mailing list: First name, last name, email address, phone number, and zip code.
- Make a contribution: Name, mailing address, email address, employer, occupation, and payment information. Federal Election Commission (FEC) regulations require us to collect this information for contributions exceeding $200 in an election cycle.
- Contact us: Any information you provide when reaching out via email or other communication channels.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain information, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referring website
- Pages visited and time spent on the Site
- Date and time of your visit
- Device information (type, screen resolution)
This information is collected through cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to help us improve the Site and understand usage patterns.
How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To send you campaign updates, event invitations, and volunteer opportunities
- To process and acknowledge campaign contributions
- To comply with FEC reporting requirements
- To respond to your inquiries and communications
- To improve and optimize our Site and user experience
- To analyze Site usage and trends
- To protect against fraud and unauthorized transactions
- To comply with applicable legal obligations
Disclosure of Your Information
We may share your information in the following situations:
- FEC Compliance: Federal law requires us to report the name, mailing address, occupation, and employer of individuals whose contributions exceed $200 in an election cycle. These reports are publicly available through the FEC.
- Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing (Stripe), email delivery, and website hosting. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information when required to do so by law, in response to a valid legal request, or to protect the rights, safety, or property of the Campaign, our supporters, or the public.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.
Payment Processing
Campaign contributions are processed through Stripe, a third-party payment processor. When you make a contribution, your payment information (credit/debit card number, expiration date, and security code) is collected and processed directly by Stripe. We do not store your full payment card information on our servers. Please review Stripe's Privacy Policy for information on how they handle your payment data.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Site may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect certain features of the Site.
We may use the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for the Site to function properly.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the Site so we can improve it.
- Functional Cookies: Enable enhanced functionality and personalization.
Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Contribution records are retained as required by FEC regulations.
Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Opt-Out of Communications: You can unsubscribe from campaign emails at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any email we send or by contacting us directly.
- Access and Correction: You may request access to or correction of your personal information by contacting us.
- Deletion: You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations (such as FEC record-keeping requirements).
Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by us. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
Children's Privacy
Our Site is not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.
California Residents
If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Please contact us to exercise any applicable rights, including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to request deletion, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. As stated above, we do not sell personal information.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Samantha Elizabeth June for Congress
Florida's 12th Congressional District
Pasco County, FL
Email: info@samanthajuneforcongress.com