This Privacy Policy describes how the campaign for Joe Vinson for Escambia County Commissioner, District 4 (“the Campaign,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information from you in two ways: information you provide voluntarily and information collected automatically.
Information You Provide Voluntarily: We collect personal information that you choose to provide when you interact with our website, such as when you sign up for updates, volunteer, contact us, or make a contribution. This may include:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
- Campaign Finance Information: Under Florida law, for donations, we are required to collect your occupationand employer information in addition to your name and address.
- Other Information: Any messages or feedback you provide through our contact forms.
Information Collected Automatically: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. This service uses cookies and similar technologies to collect information such as:
- Your IP address.
- Browser type and operating system.
- Referring URLs.
- Pages visited and time spent on the site.
You can learn more about how Google uses data by visiting Google’s Privacy & Terms. You may opt-out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Process donations and comply with Florida campaign finance laws.
- Communicate with you regarding campaign updates, events, and volunteer opportunities.
- Respond to your inquiries and support requests.
- Analyze website traffic and improve the user experience.
- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
3. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.
However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:
- Legal Requirements & Campaign Finance: In accordance with Florida Statutes, political contributions are a matter of public record. We are required to report the name, mailing address, occupation, and employer of contributors to the Escambia County Supervisor of Elections or the Florida Division of Elections.
- Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party vendors who assist us with website hosting, payment processing (for donations), or email/SMS distribution. These vendors are authorized to use your information only as necessary to provide these services to the Campaign.
- Legal Compliance: We may disclose information if required by law, such as to comply with a subpoena or similar legal process.
4. Text Messaging (SMS)
If you provide your mobile phone number and opt-in to receive text messages from the Campaign:
- You may receive updates and alerts via SMS.
- Message and data rates may apply.
- You can opt-out at any time by replying “STOP” to any message.
- Mobile information will not be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/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.
5. Cookies
Our website uses “cookies” to enhance your experience. You can choose to set your web browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If you do so, note that some parts of the site may not function properly.
6. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to other sites (such as social media platforms or news outlets). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of such third-party websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any website you visit.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently received personal information from a visitor under the age of 13, we will delete the information from our records.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
The Campaign reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the bottom of this page. We encourage you to periodically review this page to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your dealings with this website, please contact us at:
Joe Vinson for Escambia County Commissioner
1503 E. Jackson St., Pensacola, FL 32501
vinson4escambia@gmail.com
(850) 292-7025