Privacy Policy
Effective Date: June 30, 2025
The Matt Schellenberger campaign is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our supporters, volunteers, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect the personal information you provide when using our campaign website.
Please read this policy carefully. By using our website, you consent to the terms outlined below.
1. Information We Collect
We collect both personal and non-personal information from users in a variety of ways, including but not limited to:
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Personal Information: When you sign up to volunteer, subscribe to updates, donate, or contact us, we may collect your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and any other information you voluntarily provide.
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Donation Data: If you make a contribution, we may collect legally required donor information including name, address, and financial data (processed through a secure third-party service).
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Technical Data: We may collect anonymized data such as IP addresses, browser type, device information, and website usage analytics via cookies or third-party analytics services.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for purposes such as:
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Communicating campaign updates, news, and events
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Processing donations and complying with election financing laws
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Organizing volunteer efforts and responding to inquiries
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Improving website performance and user experience
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Complying with any applicable legal obligations
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
We may share your data with:
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Authorized campaign staff and volunteers
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Trusted third-party service providers (e.g., payment processors, email newsletter platforms), only to the extent necessary to carry out campaign functions
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Election authorities as required by campaign finance laws
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Law enforcement or government bodies when required to comply with legal obligations
All third-party partners are expected to protect your data in accordance with relevant privacy standards.
4. Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies to track user activity and improve functionality. These may include:
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Session cookies (to recognize user preferences)
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Analytics cookies (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand user behavior
You can modify your browser settings to decline cookies at any time, although doing so may affect website performance.
5. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to:
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Access and review your personal data
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Request correction or deletion of your data
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Withdraw consent to receive communications
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File a complaint with a privacy regulator
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided at the bottom of this policy.
6. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect or store personal information from children. If you believe that we may have collected data from a minor, please contact us to request its removal.
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no online transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.
8. External Links
This website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before submitting personal information.
9. Policy Updates
We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we do, we will update the “Effective Date” at the top of this page. Continued use of the website signifies your acceptance of any changes.
10. Contact Us
For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact: