Welcome
Welcome to the campaign website for Brian McGinnis, Candidate for NC District 2 (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have in relation to it when you visit our website (https://brianmcginnis.org/).
By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We only collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you interact with our website. Specifically, we collect information through two forms on our site:
A. Volunteer Sign-Up Form If you choose to sign up to volunteer with the campaign, we collect the following personal information to process your request and match you with appropriate opportunities:
- First Name
- Last Name
- Email Address
- Zip Code
B. Email Newsletter Sign-Up Form If you choose to subscribe to our campaign newsletter, we collect the following information to send you updates, news, and relevant content:
- First Name
- Last Name
- Email Address
We may also automatically collect certain technical information when you visit our site, such as your IP address and browser type, through cookies and similar tracking technologies to help us improve user experience.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:
- To manage volunteer requests: To contact you about volunteering opportunities in your area (using your zip code) and coordinate your volunteer activities for the campaign.
- To send communications: To send you our email newsletter, campaign updates, event invitations, and other information related to Brian McGinnis’s candidacy, provided you have opted in to receive them.
- To respond to inquiries: To communicate with you and provide support if you reach out to us with questions.
3. Will Your Information Be Shared with Anyone?
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may only share or disclose your information in the following situations:
- Service Providers: We may share your data with trusted third-party vendors, service providers, or contractors who perform services for us (such as email delivery services, website hosting, or volunteer management databases). These third parties only use your information as directed by us and in a manner consistent with this Privacy Policy.
- Legal Obligations: We may disclose your information where we are legally required to do so in order to comply with applicable election laws, governmental requests, a judicial proceeding, court order, or legal process.
4. How Long Do We Keep Your Information?
We will only keep your personal information for as long as it is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy, such as the duration of the campaign, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. For newsletter subscribers, we will retain your information until you choose to unsubscribe.
5. How We Keep Your Information Safe
We have implemented appropriate technical and organizational security measures designed to protect the security of any personal information we process. However, despite our safeguards and efforts to secure your information, no electronic transmission over the Internet or information storage technology can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.
6. Your Privacy Rights and Choices
You always have the right to:
- Opt-out of Email Marketing: You can unsubscribe from our campaign newsletter and email list at any time by clicking on the “unsubscribe” link in the emails that we send, or by contacting us using the details provided below.
- Review, Update, or Delete Data: If you would at any time like to review or change the information you have provided or request that we delete your personal information (such as your volunteer application data), please contact us via email.
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The updated version will be indicated by an updated “Effective Date” at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy frequently to be informed of how we are protecting your information.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions or comments about this policy, or if you would like to request to review, update, or delete your personal information, you may email us at:
info@brianmcginnis.org