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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 24, 2025

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Introduction
Mac Deford Exploratory Committee (“we,” “our,” or “the committee”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting any personal information you provide while using our website https://www.macdeford.org. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.

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By accessing or using our Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use our Website.

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Information We Collect: We may collect the following types of information:

 

Personal Information You Provide

  • When you interact with our Website, you may voluntarily provide personal information, including:

    • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.

    • Donation Information: Contributions made through our donation platform, including payment details (processed securely through third-party services).

    • Event Registration Information: If you sign up for events, volunteer opportunities, or committee updates.

    • Communication Preferences: Information about how you prefer to be contacted.

 

Automatically Collected Information

  • When you visit our Website, certain information is automatically collected, including:

    • IP Address

    • Device and Browser Information

    • Website Usage Data (pages visited, time spent, and referring website)

    • Cookies and Tracking Technologies (see Section 6 for more details)

 

We use the information we collect to:

  • Process donations and comply with FEC reporting requirements.

  • Respond to inquiries and communicate committee updates.

  • Send emails, SMS messages, or other communications about committee events, volunteer opportunities, and fundraising efforts.

    SMS Terms and Conditions: By signing up, you agree to receive committee updates, news, events, and donation asks from Mac Deford Exploratory Committee. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. For help, reply HELP or email us at mac@macdeford.org. You can opt out at any time by replying STOP.

  • Improve website performance and user experience.

  • Comply with legal and regulatory requirements.

 

How We Share Your Information

  • We do not sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share your data in the following situations:

  • With Third-Party Service Providers: To process donations, send communications, and maintain website functionality (e.g., ActBlue, NGP VAN, email marketing platforms).

  • As Required by Law: To comply with FEC regulations, subpoenas, or other legal requirements.

  • With Affiliated Political Organizations: If you opt-in to receive communications from aligned political campaigns or organizations.

  • Mobile information will not be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

 

Donation and Financial Information

  • All donations made to Mac Deford Exploratory Committee are subject to Federal Election Commission (FEC) regulations. When you make a donation, your name, address, occupation, and employer information may be publicly disclosed as required by law

  • We do not store credit card or payment information. Payments are securely processed by third-party vendors (e.g., ActBlue, PayPal, Stripe).

  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies

    • Our Website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

    • Improve website functionality and security.

    • Track website traffic and committee effectiveness.

    • Store user preferences for a better experience.

    • You can adjust your cookie settings in your browser at any time. Disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features on our Website.

 

Data Security

  • We take reasonable precautions to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no website or electronic transmission is completely secure. We encourage you to use caution when sharing personal information online.

 

Your Rights and Choices

  • You may:

    • Opt-out of committee emails by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email.

    • Request access to or deletion of your personal information by contacting us at mac@macdeford.org.

    • Update your contact preferences at any time.

  • Third-Party Links

    • Our Website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., donation platforms, social media). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. Please review their policies separately.

  • Updates to This Policy

    • We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

  • Contact Us

    • If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

    • Email: mac@macdeford.org

    • Mailing Address: PO Box 2573, Mount Pleasant, SC 29465

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