Privacy Policy

1. Overview

Katherine for Commissioner ("the Campaign") is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who interact with this website. This Privacy Policy describes the types of information the Campaign collects, how that information is used, and under what circumstances it may be shared. By using this Site, you acknowledge the practices described in this Policy.

2. Information We Collect

The Campaign may collect personal information when you use this Site, including when you:

• Make a campaign contribution or purchase merchandise;
• Submit a contact, volunteer, or endorsement form;
• Sign up for campaign communications or updates;
• Register for or inquire about a campaign event;
• Otherwise interact with the Site.

Information collected may include your name, mailing address, email address, phone number, occupation, employer, and payment information. Occupation and employer information is collected where required by applicable campaign finance law.

The Campaign may also collect non-personal information automatically, including browser type, device type, referring URLs, pages visited, and other usage data through standard analytics tools.

3. How We Use Your Information

Information collected through this Site may be used for the following purposes:

• Processing campaign contributions and merchandise purchases;
• Campaign finance compliance, legal reporting, and regulatory obligations;
• Maintaining campaign contribution and transaction records as required by law;
• Verification of information submitted in connection with contributions or transactions;
• Campaign operations, communications, and outreach;
• Volunteer coordination and scheduling;
• Event planning and management;
• Fraud prevention and protection of campaign systems;
• Responding to inquiries submitted through the Site.

4. Campaign Finance Reporting

Contribution and transaction information collected through this Site — including contributor name, mailing address, occupation, and employer — is subject to disclosure requirements under applicable federal and Georgia state campaign finance law. This information may be included in public campaign finance reports filed with the relevant government authorities. By making a contribution or purchase through this Site, you acknowledge that this information may become part of the public record.

5. Sharing of Information

The Campaign does not sell personal information. Information may be shared in the following circumstances:

• Service providers and vendors: The Campaign works with third-party vendors that help operate the campaign, including payment processors, email communication tools, scheduling platforms, and other operational services. These vendors have access to information only as necessary to perform their functions.
• Payment processors: Payment information is transmitted to and processed by third-party payment processors. The Campaign does not store full payment card details.
• Legal and compliance obligations: The Campaign may disclose information as required by campaign finance reporting rules, legal process, court order, or other lawful government request.
• Campaign operations: Information may be shared internally among Campaign staff, volunteers, and consultants as necessary to support campaign operations.

6. Communications

If you provide your email address or phone number, the Campaign may contact you with campaign updates, volunteer opportunities, events, and fundraising appeals. You may unsubscribe from email communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in any campaign email. Opting out of campaign communications does not affect any legal obligation to retain contribution or transaction records.

7. Data Security

The Campaign takes reasonable steps to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no website transmission or electronic storage system is fully secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of information transmitted through this Site.

8. Third-Party Links and Services

This Site may contain links to third-party websites or use third-party tools and services. This Privacy Policy applies only to this Site. The Campaign is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites or services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you use.

9. Children's Privacy

This Site is not directed to children under the age of 13, and the Campaign does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided personal information through this Site, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

10. Changes to This Policy

The Campaign may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The effective date at the top of this page reflects the date of the most recent revision. Continued use of the Site following any update constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.

11. Contact

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact the Campaign at: info@katherineforgeorgia.com

For press and media inquiries: press@katherineforgeorgia.com