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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: September 1, 2026

Vern 4 District 5 (“the Campaign,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit Vern4District5.com (the “Site”), make a campaign contribution, sign up for updates, volunteer, or otherwise interact with us.

By accessing or using our Site, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information directly from you when you interact with our Site, as well as automatically through your use of the Site.

A. Information You Provide Directly

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, physical address, ZIP code, phone number, and mobile phone number.

  • Campaign Contributions: If you make a contribution via our third-party payment processors (such as ActBlue, WinRed, or Stripe, etc.), we collect required reporting details, including:

    • Full name

    • Mailing address

    • Occupation and employer name

    • Contribution amount and date

  • Volunteer and Event Information: Skills, availability, voter registration status (optional), event attendance details, and feedback submitted via web forms.

  • Communications: Content of inquiries, messages, or emails you send to us.

B. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, our servers and third-party analytics providers automatically log:

  • Device & Usage Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, pages viewed, time spent on pages, links clicked, and date/time stamps.

  • Cookies & Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, pixels, and web beacons to remember preferences, analyze site traffic, and track campaign outreach effectiveness. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to advance the goals of the Campaign, including:

  • Sending news, event invitations, surveys, policy updates, and campaign alerts.

  • Processing political contributions and maintaining required financial records.

  • Complying with federal, state, and local campaign finance laws and reporting requirements (such as the Federal Election Commission [FEC] or state ethics/elections commissions).

  • Organizing grassroots volunteer efforts, voter outreach, and event management.

  • Measuring and optimizing website functionality, content performance, and digital advertising campaigns.

  • Responding to your questions and requests.

3. Legal Reporting Requirements for Contributions

Political contributions in the United States are strictly governed by campaign finance laws. Under applicable federal, state, and municipal regulations:

  • Public Record Disclosure: Political campaigns are legally obligated to report contributor information (including name, address, occupation, employer, and donation amount) to regulatory authorities (e.g., the FEC or state election division).

  • Public Inspection: Campaign finance reports filed with government agencies are public records and are generally published online by government regulators.

Credit card numbers are processed directly by our third-party contribution processors and are not stored on our servers.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may disclose your information under the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: Trusted vendors, hosting providers, email distribution platforms, SMS delivery services, and analytical tools operating under strict confidentiality agreements to carry out campaign work on our behalf.

  • Allied Political Organizations: From time to time, we may share supporter contact details with allied committees, state/national political parties, coordinated campaigns, or organizations sharing similar political goals, in compliance with applicable campaign finance laws.

  • Legal & Regulatory Compliance: When required by law, subpoena, or campaign finance regulatory mandates (such as mandatory public disclosure of contributor lists).

  • Protection of Rights: When disclosure is necessary to investigate potential violations of our terms, prevent fraud, or protect the safety and legal rights of the Campaign, users, or the public.

5. Text Messaging (SMS/MMS) Terms & Privacy

If you opt in to receive text messages from the Campaign:

  • Consent: Submitting your mobile number to an SMS opt-in form constitutes express consent to receive recurring campaign text messages, alerts, and calls (including via automated dialing technology) from abeleforcouncil.com. Consent is not a condition of donation or purchase.

  • Frequency & Rates: Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier plan.

  • Opt-Out: You may unsubscribe at any time by texting STOP in response to any text message received. For assistance, text HELP or contact us at Vern4District5@gmail.com.

  • SMS Sharing Restriction:  Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any third parties unless required by law.

6. Third-Party Links & Tools

Our Site may contain links to external websites, donation processing platforms, voter registration databases, or social media platforms (e.g., Meta, X, YouTube). We do not control and are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of third-party platforms. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

7. Security of Your Information

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to safeguard your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage method is completely secure; we cannot guarantee absolute data security.

8. Your Choices & Rights

  • Email Communications: You can unsubscribe from promotional or campaign emails at any time by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link located at the bottom of our emails.

  • SMS Communications: Reply STOP to any text message to opt out of future SMS messages.

  • Cookies: Adjust your web browser settings to block or delete cookies. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain website features.

  • Updating Details: Contact us directly if you wish to review, correct, or request the deletion of non-contribution contact information we have on file. (Note: Contributor data mandated by campaign finance laws cannot be altered or removed from official election filings).

9. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13 years of age. If we learn that we have unintentionally collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our campaign practices or legal requirements. When updates occur, the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page will be revised. Continued use of the Site following the posting of modifications indicates acceptance of the revised terms.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact the campaign at:

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