Privacy Policy

The Sabrina McGowan Campaign Fund created this privacy policy to explain how we use information that you may provide while visiting our website and to demonstrate our firm commitment to Internet privacy.

Last Updated: February 16, 2024

This Privacy Policy explains how information about you is collected, used, and disclosed by Sabrina McGowan for Helotes City Council (the “Campaign”) concerning your use of the website located at www.sabrinaforhelotes.com, mobile sites, and online services that link to this Privacy Policy (collectively, the “Site”) or when you otherwise interact with us.

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 notification). We encourage you to review the Privacy Policy whenever you access the Site to stay informed about our information practices and how you can help protect your privacy.

COLLECTION OF INFORMATION

Information You Provide to Us:

We collect information you provide directly to us. For example, we collect information if you fill out a form, donate, send us an email, sign up for an event, request information, sign up as a volunteer, or otherwise communicate with us through our platform. The information we may collect includes your name, contact information (including email address, postal address, phone number), payment information, and other information you choose to provide.

In addition, the Federal Election Commission (“FEC”) may require us to collect certain 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 per calendar year.

Information We Collect Automatically When You Use the Site:

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

  • Log Information: We log information about your use of the Site, including the type of browser you use, access times, pages viewed, your IP address, and the page you visited before navigating to our Site.
  • Device Information: We may collect information about the computer or mobile device you use to access our Site, including the hardware model, operating system and version, device identifiers, and mobile network information.
  • Information Collected by Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies: We use various technologies to collect information, including sending cookies to your computer or mobile device. Cookies are small data files stored on your hard drive or in device memory that help us to improve our Site and your experience, see which areas and features of our Site are popular, and count visits.

USE OF INFORMATION

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

  • Provide, maintain, and improve our Site;
    Send you technical notices, updates, security alerts, and support and administrative messages;
  • Provide and deliver the information you request, process donations and transactions, and send you related information, including confirmations and invoices;
  • Respond to your emails, submissions, comments, questions, and requests; provide customer service, request feedback, and otherwise contact you about your use of the Site;
  • Send you newsletters and otherwise provide you with information or services you request or that we think will be of interest to you, such as sending you information to keep you informed about various issues, events, and resources;
  • Help connect you with other supporters and solicit volunteers for issues and organizations we support;
  • Contact you if other information is necessary under Federal laws;
  • Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities in connection with our Site;
  • Link or combine with information we get from others to help understand your needs and interests and match you with opportunities
  • 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 Site or otherwise providing information to us, you consent to the processing and transferring of information in and to the U.S. and other countries.

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;
  • To report required information to the FEC, including name, mailing address, occupation, and name of employers of individuals whose contributions exceed $200 in a calendar year (for additional information, visit the FEC website at https://www.fec.gov/);
  • 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 a 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 Site that the information you provide will be shared in a particular manner and you provide such information.

LINKS TO OTHER WEBSITES

Our Site may contain links to other websites. 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. This Privacy Policy does not apply to such linked sites, and we are not responsible for the content or privacy and security practices and policies of these websites or any other sites linked to from the Site. We encourage you to learn about their privacy and security practices and policies before providing them with personal information.

CONTACT US

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected].