1. Who We Are
RomanForCongress.com is the official website of the campaign to elect Roman to the U.S. Congress. Our headquarters is located in Illinois, United States.
If you have questions about this policy, you can contact us at:
📧 Email: hello@romanforcongress.com
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
a) Information You Provide Voluntarily:
- Name, email, phone number, and mailing address
- Volunteer sign-up and contact form submissions
- Donations and payment information (processed via secure third-party platforms)
- Responses to surveys or event registrations
- Comments, messages, or inquiries
b) Information We Collect Automatically:
- IP address, browser type, operating system
- Pages visited, time spent, and referral URLs
- Device identifiers and cookies (for analytics or preferences)
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Respond to inquiries or requests
- Manage volunteer outreach and scheduling
- Send campaign updates, newsletters, and fundraising emails (with your consent)
- Process donations securely through third-party services
- Analyze website usage and improve user experience
- Comply with campaign finance laws and legal obligations
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), our lawful bases for processing personal data include:
- Consent: You have given clear consent to process your personal data.
- Legal obligation: Processing is necessary to comply with the law (e.g., campaign finance disclosures).
- Legitimate interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests (e.g., campaign operations) and does not override your data protection rights.
5. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:
- Third-party service providers (e.g., donation processors, email tools, analytics services)
- Legal authorities if required to comply with applicable law
- Campaign finance regulators if disclosure is mandated by law (e.g., FEC)
All service providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.
6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Our website may use:
- Essential cookies for core functionality
- Analytics cookies (e.g., Google Analytics) to improve performance
- Social media pixels for ad tracking (e.g., Facebook Pixel)
You can control cookie settings in your browser or opt out of certain tracking via third-party tools (e.g., https://optout.aboutads.info/).
7. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)
You may have the right to:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal data
- Object to or restrict processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Request a copy of your data (data portability)
- File a complaint with a supervisory authority (for EU residents)
To make a request, email: hello@romanforcongress.com
If you’re a California resident, you may also request:
- The categories of personal data collected
- The sources of data
- How the data is used and shared
- A copy or deletion of your information (as allowed under CCPA)
We will verify your identity before processing any requests.
8. Data Retention
We retain your data for as long as needed for campaign purposes or as required by law (e.g., FEC retention rules). Data no longer needed will be securely deleted.
9. Third-Party Links
Our site may contain links to third-party sites (e.g., donation platforms, social media). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. Please review their policies separately.
10. Children’s Privacy
This website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors without parental consent.
11. Security Measures
We use SSL encryption and follow industry best practices to safeguard your data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
12. International Data Transfers
If you are located outside the U.S., please note that your information may be transferred to and processed in the U.S., where data protection laws may differ from your jurisdiction.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. Revisions will be posted on this page with a new effective date. We encourage you to check back periodically.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns, please contact:
📧 hello@romanforcongress.com