Privacy Policy

Overview
Welcome to the official website of Friends of Jim VanBrederode for NY State Senate (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy outlines our practices for online collection, use, and disclosure of the information you provide to us when using our Site, as well as data we collect through our services.

By using this Site, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy and our Terms of Service. From time to time, we may update this Privacy Policy. We encourage you to periodically check the Site for updates. Your continued use of the Site affirms your agreement to any changes we make.

Information Collected and How It is Collected

Voluntary Information:
We collect personal information you voluntarily provide, including your name, email address, postal address, phone number, and geographic location. This information is provided when you request information, register, or make a donation. We may also collect demographic information such as date of birth and employer name. In limited circumstances, we may collect payment information such as credit card numbers to process donations or other requested transactions.

Automatically Generated Information:
Friends of Jim VanBrederode for NY State Senate and our third-party service providers, including Google Analytics, Facebook Ads, and Universal ID, may collect non-personally identifiable information automatically while you visit our Site. This data may include your IP address, browser type, device ID, web pages visited, and interactions with ads. We use cookies, pixels, and other technologies to enhance the Site’s functionality and improve your experience. You can adjust your browser settings to disable cookies, but doing so may impact your use of the Site.

Cookies and Other Technologies

We use cookies, pixels, and other technologies to collect data across different devices. These tools help us analyze trends, track user behavior, and tailor content to enhance your experience. This includes the use of third-party tools like Google Analytics and Facebook Ads.

Google Analytics:
We use Google Analytics to anonymously track visitor behavior on our Site. This data helps us evaluate user trends. You may opt-out of Google Analytics by visiting Google’s Opt-Out page.

Facebook Ads Pixel:
Our site uses the Facebook Ads Pixel to track user behavior for the purpose of delivering relevant ads to you across Facebook’s network. You can learn more about managing your preferences or opting out of targeted advertising by visiting Facebook’s Ad Preferences.

Opt-Out (Phone and SMS Communications)
By providing your phone number, you are consenting to receive calls and texts, including autodialed and automated calls and texts to that number, from Friend of JVB. Mssg Frequency Varies, Mssg & Data Rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt-out, Reply HELP for Help.

Information Use and Sharing

We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:

– Processing donations
– Sending newsletters and campaign updates via Constant Contact
– Informing you of upcoming events and campaign activities

We may share your information with our third-party service providers, such as:

– Email marketing platforms (e.g., Constant Contact)
– Advertising tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Facebook Ads)

Your personal information will not be sold to third parties for any reason.

Retention of Personal Information
We will retain your personal data only for the duration of this campaign. However, this data may be used for future campaign efforts unless you choose to opt out.

Social Media Platforms
Our Site may include links to and integrations with social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Any interactions with these platforms are governed by their respective privacy policies. Be mindful when sharing personal information on these platforms, as this data may be publicly accessible.

Security
We implement standard security measures, including SSL encryption and hosting security with GoDaddy, to protect your personal data. While we strive to protect your information, no data transmission over the Internet can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

California Privacy Rights
We do not target California residents. Therefore, specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) do not apply to users of this site.

Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such data, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Friends of Jim VanBrederode
Email: [email protected]