Kendall Action PAC ("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 or engage with our political action committee.
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Fill out forms on our website
- Sign up for our mailing list or text message alerts
- Make a donation or contribution
- Volunteer for our organization
- Contact us directly
The personal information we collect may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Mailing address
- Occupation and employer (as required by law for political contributions)
- Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment processors)
- Any other information you choose to provide
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referring website
- Pages viewed and time spent on our site
- Device identifiers
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Communicate with you about our political activities and causes
- Send you informational and marketing text messages (with your consent)
- Process donations and maintain contribution records as required by law
- Coordinate volunteer activities and events
- Respond to your inquiries and requests
- Send newsletters and updates about our initiatives
- Comply with federal and state campaign finance laws
- Analyze and improve our website and services
- Protect against fraud and unauthorized activities
3. Text Message Communications (SMS)
When you opt-in to receive text messages from Kendall Action PAC:
- You will receive recurring informational and marketing text messages
- Message frequency varies based on our activities and campaigns
- Message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier
- You can opt-out at any time by replying STOP to any text message
- You can text HELP for assistance
- Your consent to receive text messages is not required as a condition of any purchase or service
We use your phone number solely for the purposes you've consented to and will not share it with unaffiliated third parties for their marketing purposes without your explicit consent.
4. Disclosure of Your Information
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
Legal Requirements
As a political action committee, we are required by federal and state law to disclose certain contribution information to election authorities, including contributor names, addresses, occupations, and employers for contributions above certain thresholds.
Service Providers
We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, including:
- Payment processors
- Email and SMS marketing platforms
- Website hosting and analytics providers
- CRM and database management services
Political Partners
We may share your information with candidates, political organizations, and causes that align with our mission and values. We will obtain your consent before sharing your information for this purpose where required by law.
Legal Obligations
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
Access and Correction
You may request access to or correction of your personal information by contacting us.
Opt-Out of Communications
- Email: Click the "unsubscribe" link in any email we send
- Text Messages: Reply STOP to any text message
- Phone: Request to be added to our do-not-call list
Deletion
You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to our legal obligations to maintain certain records under campaign finance law.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our site.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
9. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.
10. California Residents
If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to:
- Know what personal information we collect, use, and disclose
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt-out of the sale of your personal information (we do not sell personal information)
- Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
12. Federal Election Commission Compliance
Kendall Action PAC complies with all applicable Federal Election Commission (FEC) regulations regarding the collection, use, and reporting of contributor information. Contributions are subject to federal contribution limits and source prohibitions.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Kendall Action PAC
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (630) 381-7581
Address: 200 Garden Street Unit D.
Kendall County, Illinois