Privacy Policy
Effective Date: March 5, 2024
Introduction
Ellen for Colorado values the privacy and trust of our community members. This privacy policy reflects our commitment to protecting your personal information and ensuring transparency in how we collect, use, and safeguard your data.
Information Collection
We collect personal information when you interact with our campaign, such as when you sign up for updates, volunteer, donate, or request information. This includes your name, address, email, phone number, and payment details (though payment information is generally collected directly by a third-party processor). If you choose to receive SMS communications, we will collect your phone number and explicit consent.
SMS Communication and Consent
By opting in to receive SMS messages from Ellen for Colorado, you consent to receive periodic text messages related to the campaign, including updates, volunteer opportunities, and donation solicitations. Message frequency may vary, and standard message and data rates may apply. We do not share your phone number or any SMS-related data with third parties without your explicit consent.
SMS Opt-Out
If you are receiving text messages from our campaign and wish to stop, simply reply with “STOP” or “UNSUBSCRIBE” to the message received. We will promptly honor your request and cease all further SMS communication with you.
Use of Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our website and services.
- Communicate with you about the campaign, including keeping you informed about issues, events, activities, and volunteer opportunities.
- Process donations, respond to your queries, and provide receipts and confirmations.
- Solicit volunteers, donations, and support for the campaign.
- Comply with legal and election requirements (such as requesting additional information for donations).
Protection of Information
We adopt robust measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our team is dedicated to ensuring the security and confidentiality of your information.
Sharing of Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share data with service providers and volunteers to help run the campaign, but only as necessary to fulfill campaign operations. SMS data, including phone numbers and opt-in status, is not shared with third parties without your explicit consent.
Cookies
We use cookies on this site to enhance your experience, track visitor behavior, and identify repeat visitors. Most browsers are set to accept cookies by default, but you may adjust your settings to reject or delete cookies if you prefer.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to other sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of such sites and encourage users to review their privacy statements.
Changes to This Policy
We may update our privacy policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this website with the effective date of the new policy.
Contact Us
For questions or concerns about our privacy policy, please contact us at ellen@ellenforcolorado.com.