PRIVACY POLICY

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 26, 2024

Elect Jonathan Goldstein 2026 ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy of our supporters, volunteers, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect, how it is used, and the steps we take to safeguard your personal data.

What Information Do We Collect?

We may collect various types of information from and about users of our campaign website and services:

  • Personal Identification Information: This includes your name, email address, phone number, and physical address, which you may provide when signing up for updates, volunteering, or making a donation.
  • Donation Information: When you make a financial contribution, we collect payment details (e.g., credit card information, though processed securely by third-party processors), contribution amounts, and your occupation and employer details as required by campaign finance laws.
  • Volunteer Information: If you sign up to volunteer, we may collect information about your skills, availability, and interests to help coordinate campaign activities.
  • Website Usage Data: We automatically collect certain information about your device and how you interact with our website, such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on our site. This helps us improve our website experience.

How Do We Use Your Information?

The information we collect is used to support the goals of the Elect Jonathan Goldstein 2026 campaign:

  • Campaign Communications: To send you updates, newsletters, event invitations, and calls to action via email, text message, or postal mail.
  • Volunteer Coordination: To organize and manage volunteer activities, matching your skills and availability with campaign needs.
  • Fundraising: To process donations, send acknowledgements, and comply with campaign finance reporting requirements.
  • Website Improvement: To analyze website traffic and user behavior to enhance functionality and user experience.
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and reporting obligations.

Do We Share Your Information?

We are committed to protecting your privacy. We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their independent marketing or commercial purposes. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party vendors who provide services on our behalf, such as payment processing, email distribution, and website analytics. These vendors are contractually bound to protect your information and use it only for the purposes for which it was disclosed.
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, court order, or governmental regulation, or in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with legal obligations, protect our rights or property, or ensure the safety of our users or the public.
  • Campaign Finance Compliance: Donation information, including donor names, addresses, occupations, and employers, may be publicly reported as required by federal and state campaign finance laws.

Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website uses "cookies" and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences, track website usage, and provide personalized content. We may also use third-party analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics) to gather information about website traffic and usage patterns.

You can configure your browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. However, some features of our website may not function properly if you disable cookies.

Your Choices and Rights

You have control over your personal information:

  • Opt-Out: You can opt out of receiving campaign communications from us at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions included in our emails or by contacting us directly.
  • Access and Correction: You may request access to the personal information we hold about you and request corrections to any inaccuracies.
  • Data Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to any legal obligations we have to retain certain data (e.g., campaign finance records).

Contact Us

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

Email: [email protected]

Paid for by Elect Jonathan Goldstein 2026 - Lorraine Herger, Treasurer.

Approved by Jonathan Goldstein