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Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy Effective Date: [March 09, 2026]

James Weaver for Council ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at www.weaverforcouncil.com (the "Site"), interact with our campaign, sign up for updates, make donations, or provide information to us in connection with James Weaver's campaign for Dorchester County Council in South Carolina.

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By using our Site or providing us with your personal information, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site or provide us with your information.

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1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information You Provide Voluntarily: This includes your name, email address, postal address, phone number (including mobile number), and any other information you voluntarily provide when you sign up for campaign updates, text message alerts, event notifications, volunteer opportunities, make a donation, contact us, or fill out forms on the Site.

  • SMS/Text Messaging Information: If you opt in to receive text messages (SMS) from James Weaver for Council, we may collect your mobile phone number, your carrier's name, the date, time, and content of messages you send or receive in connection with our SMS service, and other information you provide through text interactions.

  • Automatically Collected Information: When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect certain non-personal information such as your IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, referring pages, pages viewed, time and date of visits, and other standard web analytics data. We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies for this purpose (see our section on Cookies below).

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We do not collect sensitive personal information (such as racial or ethnic origin, political opinions beyond campaign support, religious beliefs, health data, etc.) unless you voluntarily provide it in the context of supporting the campaign.

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2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To communicate with you about the campaign, including sending updates, event invitations, volunteer opportunities, get-out-the-vote reminders, and other campaign-related information.

  • To process donations (if applicable) and send donation receipts or acknowledgments.

  • To send text messages (SMS) if you have opted in, including campaign alerts, reminders, and informational messages.

  • To improve our Site, analyze usage trends, and enhance campaign efforts.

  • To comply with legal obligations, respond to inquiries, prevent fraud, or protect the rights and safety of our campaign, supporters, or the public.

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3. Sharing of Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their own marketing or promotional purposes. No mobile information will 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.

 

We may share your information in limited circumstances:

  • With service providers who assist us in operating the Site, processing donations, sending emails or text messages, or providing other campaign support (e.g., email platforms, SMS providers, payment processors). These providers are contractually obligated to use your information only for our purposes and to protect it.

  • As required by law, court order, or government request.

  • To protect the rights, property, or safety of James Weaver for Council, our supporters, or the public.

  • In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of campaign assets (though rare for political campaigns).

Important SMS/Text Messaging Disclosure No mobile information will be shared by us with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent will not be shared by us with any third parties.

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4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on the Site. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more details, see our cookie notice (or add one if needed).

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5. Opt-Out and Choices

  • Email/Text Opt-Out: You can opt out of emails or texts at any time by following unsubscribe instructions or replying STOP to any text message.

  • Access and Correction: Contact us to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information, subject to legal exceptions.

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6. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

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7. Children's Privacy

Our Site and services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

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8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

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

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9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, contact us at: [info@weaverforcouncil.com] James Weaver for Council Dorchester County, South Carolina

Thank you for supporting James Weaver for Dorchester County Council.

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