Introduction

Mike Sacks for Congress ("the Campaign," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information. This Privacy Policy applies to all information collected through our website at mikesacksforcongress.com (the "Website"), our mobile applications, email communications, SMS/text messaging programs, and any other online services we operate that link to this policy.

This policy is designed to comply with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) regulations, the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other applicable privacy laws.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

When you interact with our Campaign, you may voluntarily provide us with:

Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address
Donation Information: Contribution amounts, payment details (processed securely through ActBlue), occupation, employer name (required by FEC for contributions over $200)
Volunteer Preferences: Areas of interest, availability, skills, and volunteer activity history
Communication Preferences: Email and SMS opt-in status, communication frequency preferences
Survey Responses: Policy priorities, feedback, and opinions you share with us

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Website, we automatically collect:

Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type, screen resolution
Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URLs, click patterns
Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: See our Cookie Disclosure section below

Cookie Disclosure

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience and understand how our Website is used. The following third-party services place cookies on your device:

Google Analytics (GA4)

Measurement ID: G-VDNS6L35Q7

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our Website, including page views, session duration, and user demographics. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymized data. You can opt out by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Google Tag Manager (GTM)

Container ID: GTM-K9CQM267

Google Tag Manager helps us manage and deploy marketing tags on our Website. GTM itself does not collect personal data but facilitates the deployment of other tracking tools.

Meta (Facebook) Pixel

Pixel ID: 802016019463944

We use the Meta Pixel to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns on Facebook and Instagram. This pixel collects data about your browsing behavior to help us reach supporters with relevant content. You can manage your ad preferences in your Facebook Ad Settings.

Managing Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these settings in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu of your browser. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Website.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Process and acknowledge your donations in compliance with FEC requirements
Send you campaign updates, newsletters, and calls to action (with your consent)
Coordinate volunteer activities and events
Respond to your inquiries and requests
Analyze Website traffic and improve our digital presence
Deliver targeted advertising on social media platforms
Comply with legal and regulatory requirements

We Never Sell Your Data

Mike Sacks for Congress will NEVER sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

Your trust is essential to our campaign, and we are committed to protecting your privacy. This commitment applies to all data we collect, including donor information, volunteer data, mobile information, and website usage information.

Third-Party Service Providers

We work with the following categories of third-party service providers who may have access to your information solely to provide services to the Campaign:

ActBlue: Our donation processing platform. When you make a contribution, your payment information is collected and processed by ActBlue in accordance with their Privacy Policy. The Campaign receives your contact information and contribution details as required by FEC regulations.
Email Service Providers: We use email marketing platforms to send campaign communications to supporters who have opted in to receive them.
Analytics Providers: Google Analytics and similar services help us understand how our Website is used.
Advertising Platforms: Meta (Facebook/Instagram) and other platforms help us reach potential supporters.
SMS/Text Messaging Providers: Platforms that help us send text messages to supporters who have opted in.

SMS/Text Messaging (TCPA Compliance)

By providing your mobile phone number and opting in to receive text messages from Mike Sacks for Congress, you consent to receive recurring automated campaign and fundraising text messages. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply.

Opt-Out Instructions in Every Message

Every text message we send includes instructions on how to opt out. Each message will contain "Reply STOP to opt out" or similar language, making it easy for you to unsubscribe at any time directly from any message you receive.

How to Opt Out

You can opt out of receiving text messages at any time through any of these methods:

Reply STOP, UNSUBSCRIBE, CANCEL, END, or QUIT to any text message you receive from us
Email us at info@mikesacksforcongress.com with your phone number and a request to unsubscribe
Call us and request to be removed from our text messaging list

We honor opt-out requests promptly. After you opt out, you will receive one final confirmation message. You will not receive any additional campaign text messages unless you opt in again. We maintain records of all opt-out requests and process them within 10 business days as required by law.

Help

For help with our text messaging program, reply HELP to any text message or contact us at info@mikesacksforcongress.com.

FEC Disclosure Requirements

As a federal political campaign, we are required by the Federal Election Commission (FEC) to collect and publicly report certain information about our contributors:

For contributions over $200, we are required to report the contributor's name, mailing address, occupation, and employer name to the FEC.
This information becomes part of the public record and is available on the FEC website.
We cannot accept contributions from foreign nationals, federal contractors, or corporations.
Individual contribution limits apply as set by federal law.

This disclosure is required by law and is separate from our commitment never to sell your data for commercial purposes.

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

Your Rights

Right to Know: You have the right to request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, the sources of that information, the business purposes for collecting it, and the categories of third parties with whom we share it.
Right to Delete: You have the right to request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions required by law (including FEC recordkeeping requirements for donor information).
Right to Opt-Out of Sale: We do not sell your personal information. This is our policy regardless of CCPA requirements.
Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

Categories of Personal Information Collected

In the past 12 months, we have collected the following categories of personal information:

Identifiers (name, email address, phone number, mailing address)
Financial information (donation amounts, processed through ActBlue)
Professional information (occupation, employer, as required by FEC)
Internet activity (browsing history on our Website, interactions with our emails)
Geolocation data (general location based on IP address)
Inferences (volunteer interests, policy priorities based on your interactions)

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise your California privacy rights, please contact us at info@mikesacksforcongress.com with the subject line "California Privacy Rights Request." We will verify your identity before processing your request.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including:

Donor Information: Retained for at least 3 years after the election cycle as required by FEC regulations, and may be retained longer for legal and audit purposes.
Volunteer Information: Retained for the duration of the campaign and for a reasonable period afterward for follow-up and future campaigns.
Email Subscribers: Retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
SMS Subscribers: Retained until you opt out or request deletion.
Website Analytics Data: Retained according to Google Analytics default retention settings (14 months for user-level data).

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption of data in transit, secure server infrastructure, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children's Privacy

Our Website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. Additionally, federal law prohibits contributions from individuals under 18 unless the contribution is from their own funds and is made knowingly and voluntarily.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will post the updated policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of our Website and services after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:

Mike Sacks for Congress

Email: info@mikesacksforcongress.com

Website: www.mikesacksforcongress.com

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