Privacy Policy for Committee to Elect Mike Shaw

Our commitment

Committee to Elect Mike Shaw, found at electmikeshaw.com, is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors, voters, volunteers, donors, and supporters who interact with this campaign website and related campaign communications. By using this website, submitting a form, making a donation through a linked donation platform, or opting in to campaign communications, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information we collect

Personal information. We may collect information you voluntarily provide, including your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, ZIP code, employer and occupation when required for campaign-finance compliance, volunteer interests, yard-sign requests, event-hosting requests, endorsements, and messages you send to the campaign.

Text messaging opt-in data. If you choose to receive text messages from the campaign, we may collect your phone number, consent status, opt-in source, message history, and related information necessary to provide campaign-related text messages and comply with messaging rules.

Automatically collected information. When you visit the website, we may collect standard technical information such as your IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, referral source, date and time of visit, cookies, pixels, analytics data, and other usage information used to operate and improve the website.

How we use information

We may use personal information to communicate with you, respond to inquiries, process volunteer or yard-sign requests, provide campaign updates, invite supporters to events, improve website performance and user experience, protect against spam or misuse, comply with campaign-finance and other legal obligations, and enforce our rights and agreements.

Text messaging information is used to send campaign-related messages and updates to people who have opted in. Messaging may include requests for donation. Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out and HELP for help.

Donations

Online donations are processed through a third-party donation platform. This website does not store full credit-card numbers. Donation information may be used for campaign-finance compliance and reporting as required by law, and donation activity may also be governed by the privacy practices and terms of the donation processor.

Sharing of information

We do not sell personal information. Except for text messaging opt-in data, consent, and related personal information, which are subject to the restriction below, we may share information with campaign staff, consultants, volunteers, compliance professionals, technology providers, payment processors, email and text messaging vendors, hosting providers, analytics providers, and other service providers who help operate the campaign and website. We may also disclose information when required by law, regulation, subpoena, legal process, or campaign-finance reporting rules.

Text Messaging Opt-In Data: We will not share or sell your text messaging opt-in data, consent, or related personal information with any third parties, unless required by law.

Cookies and analytics

This website may use cookies, analytics tools, pixels, or similar technologies to understand website traffic, improve performance, secure the site, and support campaign communications. You can adjust cookie settings through your browser, although some website features may not work as intended if cookies are disabled.

Third-party websites and services

The website may link to third-party services, including donation platforms, social media pages, video platforms, analytics services, and other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of third-party websites. Please review those third parties’ privacy policies when you use their services.

Data security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and operational measures to protect personal information. However, no method of internet transmission, email communication, website hosting, or electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Children’s privacy

This website is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that information from a child under 13 has been collected without appropriate consent, we will take reasonable steps to remove it.

Your choices

You may contact the campaign to update your information, ask a privacy question, unsubscribe from campaign email where available, or request changes to your communication preferences. You may opt out of campaign text messages by replying STOP.

Updates to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in campaign operations, website features, legal requirements, or other reasons. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Contact us

Questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices may be sent to info@electmikeshaw.com or mailed to PO Box 660082 Vestavia Hills, AL 35266.