PRIVACY POLICY

FRIENDS OF MATTHIAS HALLETT, PAC ID: 24966 Effective Date: 01JUL2026 Last Updated: 19JUL2026

FRIENDS OF MATTHIAS HALLETT, PAC (“we,” “us,” or “the Campaign”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you interact with our website, text messaging program, donation forms, volunteer forms, and other campaign activities.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

Information you provide directly

  • Name, email address, phone number, mailing address

  • Political preferences, issues of interest, volunteer interests

  • Donation information (processed by our payment processor; we do not store full credit card numbers)

  • Messages or communications you send us

Information collected automatically

  • IP address, browser type, device information

  • Pages visited and interactions on our website

  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

SMS / Mobile Information

  • Mobile phone number

  • SMS opt-in status and consent records (including date, time, method of consent, and source)

  • Message delivery and engagement data

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Send you political campaign updates, voter information, get-out-the-vote messages, volunteer opportunities, event invitations, and fundraising communications

  • Process donations and provide receipts

  • Respond to your inquiries

  • Improve our website and outreach

  • Comply with applicable campaign finance and election laws

  • Maintain records as required by law

3. Text Messaging / SMS Specific Practices

By providing your mobile number and opting in, you consent to receive recurring automated text messages from the Campaign as described in our SMS Terms of Service.

Important – Mobile Opt-In Data Protection We will not share, sell, rent, or otherwise disclose your mobile opt-in information or consent status to third parties for their own marketing or promotional purposes.

Your mobile number and SMS consent data are used solely to deliver the text messaging service you requested. We may share this information only with service providers who assist us in operating the messaging program (including our messaging platform provider and wireless carriers), and only as necessary to deliver the messages.

You can opt out of text messages at any time by replying STOP. For help, reply HELP.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information only in these limited circumstances:

  • Service Providers: With trusted vendors who help us operate our campaign (website hosting, email/SMS platforms, payment processors, analytics providers, etc.). These providers are contractually required to protect your information and may only use it to perform services on our behalf.

  • Legal Requirements: When required by law, subpoena, or court order, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of the Campaign, our supporters, or others.

  • Campaign Finance Reporting: As required by federal or state campaign finance laws (e.g., donor disclosure rules).

  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, reorganization, or transfer of campaign assets (rare for political committees).

Mobile opt-in data is never shared for third-party marketing purposes.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to understand how visitors use our website and to improve performance. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Some features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, comply with legal obligations (including campaign finance recordkeeping requirements), resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. SMS consent records are retained as required for compliance purposes.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have rights 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 certain communications

SMS Opt-Out Reply STOP to any text message at any time. You will receive a confirmation and will no longer receive messages from that program.

To exercise other rights or make a request, contact us at the email address below.

8. Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13 (or under 16 in certain jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last Updated” date at the top will reflect the most recent version. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

FRIENDS OF MATTHIAS HALLETT, PAC - Mailing Address: PO BOX 95, Bend, Oregon, 97709 Email: vote@matthiashallett.com Website: https://matthiashallett.com/contact