Privacy Policy

PRIVACY POLICY

This Privacy Policy governs how John Rodgers for Vermont (“Campaign,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, stores, and shares your information when you use our website, donation platforms, or interact with us via email or text messaging.

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1. Information We Collect

We collect information you choose to provide directly to us, as well as information collected automatically:

  • Information You Provide: We collect personally identifiable information such as your name, mailing address, phone number, mobile phone number, email address, username, and any similar information you choose to provide.

  • Contribution & Campaign Finance Details: When you donate, we collect the donation amount. State law also requires us to use our best efforts to collect and report the employer and occupation of contributors.

  • Automatically Collected Information: We may automatically collect your IP address, browser and device information, cookies, tracking data, the date/time of your opt-in, and the source of your opt-in.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Send campaign updates, political communications, and fundraising requests.

  • Process your donations securely.

  • Comply with state campaign finance laws and mandatory reporting requirements.

  • Maintain records of communication consent.

  • Improve our website, analyze web traffic, and optimize campaign outreach.

  • Respond to your questions or inquiries.

3. Data Sharing and Sale of Information

We do not sell user data or personal information to third parties.

Text Messaging Opt-In Data Protection: Notwithstanding any other language in this policy, text messaging originator opt-in data and consent will not be shared, rented, sold, or disclosed to any non-associated and/or non-related third-party individual, brand, or entity. We may share this information strictly with trusted vendors, consultants, and service providers who need access to it to carry out work on our behalf, and who are contractually prohibited from using your information for their own independent purposes.

4. Cookies & Tracking

We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve website functionality, analyze visitor traffic, and support digital outreach. You can choose to disable cookies at any time through your individual browser settings.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no transmission over the internet or mobile networks is 100% secure.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as required by state election laws, to maintain compliance records of text message consent, or as necessary for ongoing operational purposes.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

8. Your Rights & State Privacy Laws

Depending on your state of residence, you may have rights to request access to your data, request deletion, or correct inaccurate data. To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email address below.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted directly to this page with a revised effective date.

10. Contact Information

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: [email protected]