1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Information you provide directly
When you interact with the Campaign, you may choose to provide information such as:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Mailing address (if provided)

  • ZIP code

  • Volunteer interests and availability

  • Any other information you include in forms, messages, or sign-ups

This includes information you provide when you:

  • Sign up to volunteer

  • Subscribe to updates or a newsletter

  • Contact the Campaign

  • RSVP for events

Donations
Online donations are processed by third-party platforms such as ActBlue. The Campaign does not receive or store your full payment card number or bank account details when you donate online. Those details are handled by the donation processor under its own privacy and security practices.

Automatically collected information
When you visit our website, we and our service providers may automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and settings

  • Device type and operating system

  • Pages viewed and links clicked

  • Date and time of visits

  • Referring websites or links

This information is typically collected through cookies, pixels, and similar technologies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect to:

  • Communicate with you about the Campaign, including updates, events, and opportunities to get involved

  • Process and manage volunteer sign-ups and event RSVPs

  • Respond to your questions, messages, and requests

  • Organize campaign activities, such as canvassing, phone banking, texting, and events

  • Improve our website, outreach, and campaign operations

  • Comply with applicable laws and reporting requirements for political campaigns

If you provide your phone number, email, or social media contact information, we may use those channels to communicate with you about campaign activities, updates, and opportunities to support the Campaign.

3. When We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share your information with:

  • Service providers and vendors who perform services on our behalf (for example: email providers, volunteer management tools, data hosting, analytics, or texting platforms)

  • Payment processors and donation platforms, such as ActBlue, when you donate (subject to their own policies and terms)

  • Other political or civic organizations aligned with the Campaign, when permitted by law and consistent with campaign objectives

  • Government agencies or authorities when required by law, subpoena, or other legal process

  • Advisors or consultants assisting the Campaign, subject to appropriate confidentiality obligations

Any third parties that receive information are expected to protect it and use it only for the services they provide to the Campaign or as required by law.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website and service providers may use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to:

  • Remember your preferences

  • Understand how visitors use the website

  • Improve site performance and content

  • Support basic analytics and, where applicable, digital advertising

You can adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies, but some features of the website may not function properly if you do so.

5. Email and Text Communications

If you provide your email address, you may receive campaign-related emails, including updates, volunteer opportunities, and fundraising messages. You can unsubscribe at any time by using the “unsubscribe” link in our emails or by contacting us.

If you provide your phone number, you may receive calls or text messages from the Campaign. Message and data rates may apply.
You can opt out of text messages by replying STOP and request additional help by replying HELP.

6. Data Security and Retention

We take reasonable measures to protect the information we collect from loss, misuse, and unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

We retain information for as long as it is reasonably needed for campaign purposes, to comply with legal obligations, and for recordkeeping consistent with applicable election and campaign finance laws.

7. Your Choices and Rights

You may have certain choices regarding how your information is used:

  • Update or correct your information: You may contact us to request updates or corrections to your information.

  • Unsubscribe from emails: Use the unsubscribe link in our emails or contact us.

  • Opt out of texts: Reply STOP to any campaign text message.

Some rights may vary based on applicable laws and regulations.

8. Third-Party Websites and Links

Our website may link to third-party websites or services, including donation platforms (such as ActBlue) and social media sites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third-party sites. Their own privacy policies and terms govern your use of their services.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

9. Children’s Privacy

This website and the Campaign’s online activities are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have received information from a child under 13, we will take reasonable steps to delete it as required by law.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the website or continued interaction with the Campaign after changes are posted means you accept the updated Policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact:

Email: Bauer4Texas@outlook.com
Subject line: Privacy Policy Inquiry