Privacy Policy

Security and Information Protection We make every effort to ensure the privacy and security of information that you share with us online. Our website employs multiple security measures to protect against the loss, misuse, or alteration of the information under our control, including the use of encryption protocols such as Secure Socket Layer (SSL) for highly sensitive data. We urge you to review the privacy statements of any external websites linked from our platform, as we are not responsible for their content or policies.

Information Collection and Use We collect information you provide directly to us when you sign up for our newsletter, volunteer, or request a yard sign, including your name, email address, postal address, and phone number. We use this email address to provide you with news, updates, and information about events in your area. Unlike strictly private data, if you sign a petition or endorsement form on our site, we treat your name, city, state, and comments as public information which may be disclosed to the press or public officials. We may occasionally share general contact information with other organizations that share similar goals and objectives, specifically excluding text messaging originator data as detailed below.

Mobile Messaging and SMS Privacy By providing your phone number, you consent to receive periodic text messages from James Etzkorn for Congress. Message and data rates may apply, and you can opt out at any time by replying STOP. Crucially, text messaging originator opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any third parties unless required by law. This SMS consent is isolated and will not be shared with other organizations or third parties for their marketing purposes.

Donations and FEC Compliance We are required by federal law to use our best efforts to collect and report the name, mailing address, occupation, and name of employer of individuals whose contributions exceed $200 in an election cycle. These records are often made available to the public for transparency. However, we do not store your credit card information under any circumstances, as all financial transactions are processed through secure, compliant payment processors.

Automatic Data Collection In partnership with third-party vendors, we may use technologies such as cookies, web beacons, or tracking pixels to analyze how visitors use our website and to customize your experience. These small data files help us understand campaign effectiveness and improve our email communications. You can generally opt out of these advertising technologies by visiting consumer choice platforms like AboutAds.info.

Children’s Online Privacy We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 (COPPA) and do not knowingly contact or collect personal information from children under the age of 13. Our website is not intended to solicit information of any kind from children under 13, and we have designed our systems to block the knowing acceptance of such information.

Unsubscribing and Contact You may unsubscribe from our email communications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link found at the bottom of every email we send. While your email preference will be processed instantly, we must maintain contributor records in a separate secure database to comply with federal election laws. If you have any questions about this policy or corrections to your data, please contact us directly.