Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Kirkland for Congress ("Campaign," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website kirkland2026.com ("Website").

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
• Occupation and employer information (required by FEC for contributions over $200).
• Payment information for contributions (processed by our secure payment processor).
• Volunteer preferences and availability.
• Comments, testimonials, and other content you submit.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• IP address and device information.
• Browser type and operating system.
• Pages visited and time spent on the Website.
• Referring website addresses.
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies.

3. How We Use Your Information

• Process political contributions and comply with FEC reporting requirements.
• Send campaign updates, newsletters, and event invitations.
• Coordinate volunteer activities.
• Respond to your inquiries.
• Analyze website usage and improve user experience.
• Comply with legal obligations.
• Protect against fraudulent or illegal activity.

4. Disclosure of Your Information

4.1 Legal Requirements

We may share information with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) as required by law, law enforcement or government agencies when required by law, and in response to valid legal process.

4.2 Service Providers

We may share information with payment processors, email and SMS service providers, website hosting and analytics providers, and volunteer management platforms.

4.3 Campaign Activities

With your consent, information may be used in voter contact programs and Get-Out-The-Vote efforts.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to remember your preferences, understand how you use our Website, provide targeted advertising, and analyze campaign effectiveness. You can control cookies through your browser settings, though some features may not function properly without them.

6. Third-Party Websites

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure.

8. Your Rights and Choices

8.1 California Residents (CCPA)

California residents have the right to know what personal information we collect, request deletion (subject to legal requirements), and opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information). They are also entitled to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights.

8.2 Communication Preferences

You may opt-out of emails via unsubscribe links, text STOP for SMS, or email us at info@kirkland2026.com for phone preferences.

8.3 Do Not Track

We do not currently respond to Do Not Track browser signals.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not intended for children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18.

10. International Users

This Website is intended for users in the United States. If you access the Website from outside the U.S., you consent to the transfer and processing of your information in the United States.

11. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy and as required by law, including FEC record-keeping requirements.

12. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The "Last Updated" date will reflect any changes.

13. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, contact:

Kirkland for Congress
PO Box 27167, Fresno, CA 93729
Email: privacy@kirkland2026.com
Phone: (559) 271-6700
CCPA Toll-free: (833) 271-2026