Privacy Policy for Mosby for Mayor
At Mosby for Mayor (“we,” “us,” or “our”), accessible via mosbyformayor.com (the “Website”), we are fully committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with transparency, security, and respect. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data in accordance with applicable privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
1. Commitment to Privacy and Data Protection
Your privacy is a fundamental right. We are committed to the responsible stewardship of the data you entrust to us and ensure that all personal data we collect is handled in a manner that is secure, transparent, and compliant with applicable data protection laws. This Policy is intended to inform you of our privacy practices and your rights as a data subject or consumer.
2. Scope of the Policy and Data Controller Role
This Privacy Policy applies to all individuals who access or use mosbyformayor.com, including users who engage with our online forms, communication tools, campaign materials, and donation platforms. For purposes of data protection laws, Mosby for Mayor is the “data controller,” meaning we determine the purpose and method of processing your personal data. If you have any privacy-related questions, please contact us at [email protected].
3. Categories of Personal Data Processed
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
a. Usage Data
Information about how you use the Website, such as your browser type, IP address, device identifiers, page views, referring/exit URLs, session times, and general user behavior.
b. Account Data
Information you provide when you register or interact with our services, including your name, email address, residential or mailing address, and telephone number.
c. Profile Data
Information connected to your activity and preferences related to advocacy, donations, newsletter subscriptions, event participation, and social engagement with the campaign.
d. Communication Data
Records of communications with us via contact forms, support inquiries, emails, or other interactions, including complaint handling and follow-up correspondence.
e. Technical Data
Device type, operating system, system configuration, browser settings, network information, and platform-related metadata collected automatically to maintain system functionality.
f. Transaction Data
Details of any contributions, purchases, payments, or donations made through the Website, including billing information and delivery addresses, though we do not store full payment card information.
g. Preference Data
Your choices regarding marketing communications, channels of contact, event or product preferences, and consent status regarding communication from our campaign team.
4. Legal Bases for Processing
We process your personal data under one or more of the following lawful bases:
– Consent: Where required by law, we request your explicit permission before collecting or processing certain types of personal data.
– Contract: Where processing is necessary to fulfill a contract (e.g., accepting a donation or fulfilling a registration).
– Legitimate Interests: Where processing serves our campaign’s legitimate interests, provided these are not overridden by your privacy rights.
– Legal Obligations: Where processing is necessary to comply with legal or regulatory obligations.
5. Your Rights
Under GDPR, CCPA, and other relevant privacy laws, you have the following rights:
– Access: To request details about the personal data we hold about you.
– Rectification: To correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
– Erasure: To request deletion of your data, subject to legal and operational obligations.
– Restriction: To limit how we use your data in certain circumstances.
– Data Portability: To obtain your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and transmit it to another controller.
– Objection: To object to our use of your data based on legitimate interests or marketing purposes.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to qualifying requests promptly and in accordance with applicable legal timeframes.
6. Security Measures
We implement robust organizational and technical safeguards to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your data, including:
– Encryption at rest and in transit using industry-standard protocols.
– Licensed access controls to restrict internal data handling.
– Regular data backups and secure storage infrastructure.
– Personnel training on data privacy and security protocols.
7. International Transfers
Personal data may be transferred and processed outside your jurisdiction, including to countries which may not offer the same level of protection as your home territory. When we engage third-party processors or store data outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or California, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including the use of Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission or adherence to CCPA-specific compliance measures.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy or where required by legal, regulatory, or accounting obligations. Typical retention periods include:
– Communication and support data: up to 3 years
– Donor and transaction records: up to 7 years as required by financial regulations
– Email and profile preferences: until user opts out or withdraws consent
– Analytics and technical data: up to 2 years based on cookie duration and operational necessity
9. Cookie Policy
We employ cookies and similar technologies for several purposes:
– Essential Cookies: Required for navigation and core functionality.
– Functional Cookies: Enhance usability by remembering preferences.
– Analytics Cookies: Help us understand usage and user behavior through tools like Google Analytics.
– Performance Cookies: Improve loading times and overall service delivery.
These technologies do not collect personal data unless you have consented or provided such data elsewhere on the Website.
10. Cookie Management and Compliance with GDPR & CCPA
You have the right to control cookie usage. When first visiting mosbyformayor.com, you will be presented with a cookie banner enabling you to accept, decline, or configure specific cookie categories. You may also modify your browser’s cookie settings or withdraw your consent at any time.
Under CCPA, California residents have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information derived from cookies. We honor browser “Do Not Track” signals where technically feasible.
11. Protections for Children Under 13
This Website is not intended for or designed to attract children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. Any data inadvertently collected from a child will be deleted promptly upon confirmation and notification. If you believe your child has submitted personal data, please contact us immediately.
12. Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to amend this Privacy Policy from time to time in response to legal, technical, or operational developments. When changes are made, we will update this page accordingly and, where required, notify you through prominent notice or by email.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the way your personal data is handled, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://mosbyformayor.com
We are dedicated to protecting your data privacy and ensuring your rights are respected. Your trust is vital to our campaign, and we take our obligations seriously.
This Privacy Policy affirms our compliance with applicable privacy laws and standards. Please feel free to reach out to [email protected] with any privacy-related inquiries.