Privacy Policy

Introduction

Trent Ford for Alabama House District 7 ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with our campaign.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Sign up to volunteer
• Contact us via email or forms
• Subscribe to our newsletter or updates
• Make a donation (when available)
• Sign a petition

This information may include: name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and any other information you choose to provide.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Communicate with you about the campaign
• Coordinate volunteer activities
• Send campaign updates and newsletters
• Process donations (when available)
• Respond to your inquiries and requests
• Improve our website and campaign operations
• Comply with legal obligations

Information Sharing and Disclosure

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

• With service providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist with campaign operations, such as email services or payment processors.
• For legal purposes: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or governmental authority.
• With your consent: We may share information with your explicit permission.

Campaign Finance Disclosure

Please note that campaign contributions are subject to public disclosure requirements under Alabama law. Donor information, including name, address, occupation, and contribution amount, may be reported to the Alabama Secretary of State and made publicly available.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings, though disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms (YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Substack). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information (subject to legal retention requirements)
• Opt out of receiving campaign communications (unsubscribe links are provided in emails)

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: votefortrentford@gmail.com

Campaign: Trent Ford for Alabama House District 7