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PRIVACY POLICY

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Last Updated: April 3, 2024

This Privacy Policy explains how information about you is collected, used and disclosed by Kirsten Engel for Congress (the “Campaign”). This Privacy Policy applies to information we collect when you use our websites, mobile sites, mobile applications and other online services that link to this Privacy Policy (collectively, the “Sites”) or when you otherwise interact with us. The Sites may contain links to third-party websites for the purpose of facilitating contributions or purchases. The use of third-party websites is governed by the privacy policies of those websites.

We may change this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make changes, we will notify you by revising the date at the top of the policy and, in some cases, we may provide you with additional notice (such as adding a statement to our homepage or sending you an email or mobile notification). We encourage you to review the Privacy Policy whenever you access the Sites to stay informed about our information practices and the ways you can help protect your privacy.

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COLLECTION OF INFORMATION

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INFORMATION YOU PROVIDE TO US

We collect information you provide directly to us. For example, we collect information when you fill out a form, make a donation, send us an email, sign up to receive email updates, sign a petition, sign up as a volunteer, create an account, schedule an event, participate in a contest or promotion, make a purchase or contribution, communicate with us via third party social media sites, request information, or otherwise communicate with us. The types of information we may collect include your name, email address, postal address, phone number, mobile number, credit card information and other contact or identifying information you choose to provide.

In addition, the Federal Election Commission (FEC) may require us to collect personal information from donors. For example, the FEC requires us to collect (and disclose) the name, mailing address, occupation, and employer of all individuals whose donations exceed $200 in an election cycle.

The Campaign uses industry-standard security measures to protect against the loss, misuse or alteration of the information under our control. Although we make good faith efforts to store information collected in a secure operating environment, we cannot guarantee complete security.

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INFORMATION WE COLLECT AUTOMATICALLY WHEN YOU USE THE SITES

When you access or use our Sites, we automatically collect information about you, including:

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LOG INFORMATION:

We log information related to your access to and use of the Sites, including the type of browser you use, access times, pages viewed, your IP address and the page you visited before navigating to our Sites.

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DEVICE INFORMATION:

We may collect information about the computer or mobile device you use to access our Sites, including the hardware model, operating system and version, device identifiers and mobile network information.

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TRANSACTIONAL INFORMATION

If you make a donation or purchase, we may collect information about the transaction, such as donation amount, purchase price, product details, and date and location of the transaction.

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LOCATION INFORMATION

We may derive the approximate location of your device, such as from your IP address.

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INFORMATION COLLECTED BY COOKIES AND OTHER TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES:

We (and our service providers) use various technologies to collect information, and this may include sending cookies to your computer or mobile device. Cookies are small data files stored on your hard drive or in device memory that helps us to improve our Sites and your experience, see which areas and features of our Sites are popular and count visits. We may also collect information using web beacons (also known as “tracking pixels”). Web beacons are electronic images that may be used in our Sites or emails and help deliver cookies, count visits, understand usage and campaign effectiveness and determine whether an email has been opened and acted upon. For more information about cookies, and how to disable them, please see “Your Choices” below.

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INFORMATION WE COLLECT FROM OTHER SOURCES

We may also obtain information from other sources and combine that with information we collect through our Sites. For example if you create or log into your account through a social media site, we will have access to certain information from that site, such as your name, account information and friends lists, in accordance with the authorization procedures determined by such social media site. We may also use such information for list matching purposes.

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USE OF INFORMATION

We may use information about you for various purposes, including to:

  • Provide, maintain, support and improve our Sites;

  • Provide and deliver the information you request, process contributions and transactions and send you related information, including confirmations and receipts,

  • Send you confirmations, technical notices, updates, security alerts and support and administrative messages;

  • Request feedback and to otherwise contact you about your use of the Sites;

  • Respond to your comments, questions and requests and provide customer service;

  • Communicate with you and otherwise provide you with information or services you request or that we think will be of interest to you, such as sending you promotional information to keep you informed about various campaigns, candidates, issues, events, resources, promotions, contests, products and services, including by automated texts or calls;

  • Help connect you with other supporters, and to solicit volunteers, donations and support for the Campaign and for candidates, issues and organizations that we support;

  • Contact you if other information is necessary under Federal election laws;

  • Monitor and analyze trends, usage and activities in connection with our Sites;

  • Personalize and improve the Sites and provide advertisements, content or features that match user profiles or interests;

  • Facilitate, process and deliver contest entries and rewards;

  • Remind you to vote and register to vote and assist you in finding your registration information, polling location, and campaign events near you;

  • Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent transactions and other illegal activities and protect the rights and property of the Campaign and others;

  • Link or combine with information we get from others to help understand your needs and provide you with better service; and

  • Carry out any other purpose for which the information was collected.

The Campaign is based in the United States and the information we collect is governed by U.S. law. By accessing or using the Sites or otherwise providing information to us, you consent to the processing and transfer of information in and to the U.S. and other countries.  If you are located outside the U.S., we, and our service providers, may store, access, or transfer your information to jurisdictions that may not provide equivalent levels of data protection as your home jurisdiction.

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SHARING OF INFORMATION

We may share information about you as follows or as otherwise described in this Privacy Policy:

  • With vendors, consultants and other service providers or volunteers who need access to such information to carry out work on our behalf;

  • With candidates, organizations, campaigns, groups or causes that we believe have similar political viewpoints, principles or objectives or share similar goals and with organizations that facilitate communications and information sharing among such groups;

  • To report required information to the Federal Elections Commission, including name, mailing address, occupation, and name of employers of individuals whose contributions exceed $200 in an election cycle (for additional information, visit the FEC website at http://www.fec.gov);

  • In response to a request for information if we believe disclosure is in accordance with any applicable law, regulation or legal process, including lawful requests by public authorities to meet national security or law enforcement requirements;

  • When we believe in good faith that we are lawfully authorized or required to do so or that doing so is reasonably necessary or appropriate to comply with the law or legal processes or respond to lawful requests, claims, or legal authorities, including responding to lawful subpoenas, warrants, or court orders;

  • If we believe your actions are inconsistent with the spirit or language of our user agreements or policies, or to protect the rights, property and safety of the Campaign, its employees, volunteers, constituents or others;

  • In connection with, or during negotiations of, any reorganization, formation of new committee or successor organization, asset sale or transfer, financing or lending transaction or in any other situation where personal information may be disclosed or transferred as one of the assets of the Campaign; and

  • With your consent or at your direction, including if we notify you through our Sites that the information you provide will be shared in a particular manner and you provide such information.

  • The above excludes text messaging originator opt-in data and consent, which information will not be shared with any third parties, provided that the foregoing does not apply to sharing (1) with vendors, consultants and other service providers who need access to such information to carry out work on our behalf (and who will not use such information for their own purposes); (2) if we believe disclosure is required by any applicable law, rule, or regulation or to comply with law enforcement or legal process; and (3) if the user consents to our sharing of such information.

We may also share aggregated or anonymized information that does not directly identify you.

The above excludes text messaging originator opt-in data and consent, which information will not be shared with any third parties, provided that the foregoing does not apply to sharing (1) with vendors, consultants and other service providers who need access to such information to carry out work on our behalf (and who will not use such information for their own purposes); (2) if we believe disclosure is required by any applicable law, rule, or regulation or to comply with law enforcement or legal process; and (3) if the user consents to our sharing of such information.

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ONLINE PETITIONS

If you sign an online petition, you understand that such petition is public information and that we may make the petition, and your name, city, state, and any comments provided in connection therewith publicly available. In addition, we may provide such petitions or compilations thereof, including your comments, name, city, and state to national, state or local leaders, or to the press;

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LINKS TO OTHER WEBSITES

The Sites may contain links to other websites.  For example, we may link to third-party sites to facilitate donations or purchases.  Any personal information you provide on such linked pages is provided directly to that third party and is subject to that third party’s privacy policy and not this privacy policy.   We encourage you to learn about their privacy and security practices and policies before providing them with personal information.  

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SOCIAL SHARING FEATURES

The Sites may offer social sharing features and other integrated tools (such as the Facebook “Like” button), which let you share actions you take on our Sites with other media, and vice versa. The use of such features enables the sharing of information with your friends or the public, depending on the settings you establish with the entity that provides the social sharing feature. For more information about the purpose and scope of data collection and processing in connection with social sharing features, please visit the privacy policies of the entities that provide these features.

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ADVERTISING AND ANALYTICS SERVICES PROVIDED BY OTHERS

We may allow others to provide analytics services and serve advertisements on our behalf across the web and in mobile applications.  These entities may use cookies, web beacons, device identifiers, and other technologies to collect information about your use of the Sites and other websites and applications, including your IP address, web browser, mobile network information, pages viewed, time spent on pages or in apps, links clicked, and conversion information.  This information may be used by the Campaign and others to, among other things, analyze and track data, determine the popularity of certain content, deliver advertising and content targeted to your interests on our Site and other websites, and better understand your online activity.  

For example, we may use Remarketing with Google Analytics or other remarketing tools to advertise online. This enables third-party vendors, including Google, to show our ads on sites across the Internet. Such third-party vendors, including Google, may use first-party cookies (such as the Google Analytics cookie) and third-party cookies (such as the DoubleClick cookie) together to inform, optimize, and serve ads based on your past visits to our website. For information on how you can opt out of Google’s use of cookies for interest-based ads please visit Google’s Ads Settings.

For more information about Internet-based ads, or to opt out of having your web browsing information used for behavioral advertising purposes, please visit www.networkadvertising.org/managing/opt_out.asp and

www.aboutads.info/choices.

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SECURITY

The Campaign takes reasonable measures to help protect information about you from loss, theft, misuse and unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration and destruction.

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YOUR CHOICES

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COOKIES

Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. If you prefer, you can usually choose to set your browser to remove or reject browser cookies. Please note that if you choose to remove or reject cookies, this could affect the availability and functionality of our Sites.

PROMOTIONAL COMMUNICATION AND OPT OUT INFORMATION

You may opt out of receiving promotional updates, newsletters, and other promotional communication from the Campaign by following the instructions in those emails or text messages or by emailing us at Info@KirstenEngel.com. If you opt out, we may still send you other types of communications, such as those about your use of the Sites or any donations or transactions.

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MOBILE PUSH NOTIFICATIONS/ALERTS

With your consent, we may send promotional and non-promotional push notifications or alerts to your mobile device.  You can deactivate these messages at any time by changing the notification settings on your mobile device.

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ACCOUNT INFORMATION

You may request that we update, correct, or delete the information you provide to us by emailing us at Info@KirstenEngel.com. However, note that we may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.  We may also retain cached or archived copies of information about you for a certain period of time.

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CONTACT US

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:  Info@KirstenEngel.com

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