Our campaign  is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information. This Privacy Statement explains our practices regarding information collected through our website, operated on Squarespace/Wix platforms.

 

Information Collected

Information You Provide Directly

• Contact information: name, email address, phone number, mailing address

• Donation/payment information: processed securely through third-party payment processors (not stored on our site)

• Communications: emails, messages, and other direct contact with our campaign

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Information Collected Automatically

• Device information: browser type, operating system, device type

• Usage data: pages visited, time spent, links clicked, referring website

• Location data: general location based on IP address (not precise GPS)

• Cookies and tracking technologies: session cookies and analytics tools

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How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected to:

1. Engage with supporters: send campaign updates and invitations to events,

2. Process donations: comply with federal election law and provide receipts

3. Improve our website: analyze usage patterns and user experience

4. Communicate: respond to inquiries and feedback

5. Comply with legal requirements: federal campaign finance reporting and Oregon state law

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We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information with:

• Our campaign staff and authorized vendors

• Legal and compliance advisors

• Law enforcement, if required by law

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Legal Basis & Campaign Finance Compliance

Information collected through this website may be used in compliance with:

• Federal Election Campaign Act (FECA): Contributions and volunteer information are subject to federal disclosure requirements

• Oregon Campaign Finance Law (ORS 260): Oregon requires transparency in campaign funding and expenditures

• Oregon Consumer Information Protection Act (ORS 646A): We protect personal information from unauthorized access and disclosure

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Important: Contributions to federal campaigns are public record. Your name, address, occupation, and employer may be reported to the Federal Election Commission.

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Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information:

• Encrypted connections (HTTPS) for all data transmission

• Secure payment processing through PCI-compliant third-party processors

• Limited access to personal data by authorized personnel only

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However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security and are not liable for unauthorized access beyond our reasonable control.

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Third-Party Services

Our website relies on third-party platforms and tools:

Platform Providers

• Squarespace/Wix: hosting, analytics, form processing

  • Squarespace Privacy Policy

  • Wix Privacy Policy

Common Integrations

• Donation processing: C&E Systems 

• Email marketing: TBD

• Analytics: Wix

These providers have their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing them.

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Your Rights

Access & Correction: You may request access to or correction of your personal information by contacting us.

Opt-Out of Communications: You may unsubscribe from email communications by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any message or contacting us directly. Note: We may still send transaction receipts and legally required disclosures.

Data Deletion: You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements for campaign finance records.

Do Not Track: If your browser includes a "Do Not Track" signal, we honor such requests to the extent feasible.

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Cookies & Tracking

Cookies  are used for:

• Session management

• Website functionality

• Analytics and performance measurement

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit website functionality.

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Email Communications

If you opt into email updates, we comply with the CAN-SPAM Act:

• All campaign emails include accurate sender information

• We honor unsubscribe requests within 10 business days

• We do not send unsolicited commercial emails

Emails may include tracking pixels to measure open rates and engagement.

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Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly.

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Retention of Information

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to:

• Fulfill the purposes stated in this Privacy Statement

• Comply with federal and Oregon campaign finance law (typically 3–6 years)

• Defend against legal claims

Donation records are retained in accordance with FEC and Oregon requirements.

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Changes to This Privacy Statement

We may update this Privacy Statement periodically. Changes become effective when posted to the website. Your continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the updated statement.

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Contact Us

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Statement or our privacy practices:

 Address: PO Box 42307 Portland, OR 97242

Email: ArielforBend@gmail.com 

To file a complaint regarding privacy practices, contact:

• Oregon Attorney General, Consumer Protection Section: (503) 378-4400

• Federal Trade Commission: ftc.gov

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Specific Disclosures for Campaign Data

Political Communications Opt-In

By providing your email or phone number, you consent to receive political communications about Ariel for Bend and related campaigns. Standard message and data rates apply for SMS communications.

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Data Sharing with Party/Affiliated Groups

We may share your contact information with [State Party/Allied Organizations] for coordinated campaign efforts, unless you opt out. (Deschutes Dems, other elections?)

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By using this website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Statement and agree to its terms.