Privacy Policy
Last Updated: March 18, 2025
Introduction
Katrina Callsen for Delegate ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of individuals who interact with our campaign. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information, including information provided when you opt in to receive SMS messages from us as part of our campaign efforts. This policy applies to our website KatrinaCallsen.com and our SMS messaging services.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
Contact Information: Your name, phone number, and email address when you provide them through our website, forms, or other campaign interactions.
Opt-In Data: Information confirming your consent to receive SMS messages, including the date, time, and method of consent (e.g., website form submission).
Usage Data: Technical information automatically collected, such as IP addresses, browser type, and website usage statistics, which does not include personally identifiable information unless linked to your consent.
How We Collect Information
We collect information in the following ways:
Directly from You: When you sign up to receive updates, volunteer, donate, or otherwise engage with our campaign and provide your phone number with consent to receive SMS messages.
Automatically: Through cookies and similar technologies on our website to enhance user experience and compile anonymized statistical data.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information solely for campaign-related purposes, including:
Sending SMS messages with campaign updates, event invitations, volunteer opportunities, or voting reminders.
Managing and confirming your opt-in consent for SMS communications.
Responding to inquiries or providing support related to our campaign.
Improving our website and communication strategies through aggregated, anonymized data analysis.
Consent for SMS Messaging
By providing your phone number and opting in to receive SMS messages from Katrina Callsen for Delegate, you expressly consent to receiving text messages from us. These messages may include campaign updates and other relevant information. Message and data rates may apply, and message frequency may vary. You may revoke your consent at any time by following the opt-out instructions below.
Opt-Out Instructions
To stop receiving SMS messages from us, simply reply "STOP" to any message you receive. Upon receiving your request, we will promptly remove your phone number from our SMS messaging list and cease sending you text messages, except as required by law.
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, share, rent, or trade your personal information, including your phone number or SMS opt-in data, with third parties for their marketing or promotional purposes. Your information may be shared only in the following circumstances:
Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who assist us in delivering SMS messages or managing our campaign, provided they are contractually obligated to maintain confidentiality and security.
Legal Obligations: When required by law, such as in response to a subpoena, court order, or government request.
Data Protection
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
Request confirmation of whether we hold your personal information.
Withdraw your consent to receive SMS messages at any time by texting "STOP" or contacting us directly.
Contact us with questions or concerns about your information (see Contact Us section below).
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external sites not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The updated policy will be posted on our website with the "Last Updated" date revised accordingly. Your continued engagement with our campaign after such updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our use of your information, please contact us at:
Katrina Callsen for Delegate
P.O. Box 442, Charlottesville, VA 22902
campaign@katrinacallsen.com
(434) 443-5400