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Privacy Policy - How We Handle Your Data Securely

Effective Date: August 2024

At CandidateFACTSheet.org, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our website, which aims to provide unbiased, factual, and straightforward information to help you make informed decisions about elections and candidates.

Information We Collect

  • a. Personal Information
    When you sign up for updates or contact us through the website, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, and preferences regarding political parties, issues, or races you are interested in.
  • b. Non-Personal Information
    We may also collect non-personal information, such as your IP address, browser type, and browsing behavior on our site, to improve our services.

 

How We Use Your Information

  • a. Personal Information
    • Updates and Communication: We use your email address to send you updates on changing stances, new statements, and voter guides tailored to your selected preferences.
    • Customization: Your preferences help us customize the content and updates you receive, ensuring they are relevant to your interests.
  • b. Non-Personal Information
    • Website Improvement: We use non-personal information to analyze website usage and enhance our platform’s functionality.
    • Security: We may use non-personal information to monitor and protect the security of our website.

 

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties without your consent, except in the following circumstances:

  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information when required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
  • Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential.

 

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

CandidateFACTSheet.org may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our site. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us understand your preferences based on previous or current site activity, enabling us to provide you with improved services.

 

Your Rights and Choices

a. Opting Out
You can opt-out of receiving our emails or updates at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in our communications or by contacting us directly.

b. Accessing and Correcting Your Information
You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and to request that any incorrect information be corrected.

 

Data Security

We take appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please note that no method of transmitting or storing data is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

 

Children’s Privacy

CandidateFACTSheet.org is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will take steps to delete it as soon as possible.

 

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

 

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will post any changes on this page and update the effective date accordingly.

 

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us at: info@candidatefactsheet.org. By using CandidateFACTSheet.org, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our site. We recommend also reviewing our terms and conditions page.