This website (www.brandonsowers.com) is operated by Brandon Sowers for Congress (CD-1), referred to as “the Campaign,” “we,” “us,” or “our.” This policy applies whenever you visit, donate, sign up, or interact with our website or campaign.
By using this site, you consent to this Privacy Policy, which explains the information we collect, how we use and protect it, and your rights regarding your data.
Information We Collect
We may collect personal information including your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and payment details for donations. When you volunteer or attend events, we may collect scheduling and event-specific details.
Automatically collected data includes your IP address, browser type, device data, and pages visited, often through cookies and analytics tools. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under age 13.
You may choose not to provide personal information; however, some features may be unavailable as a result.
How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to process donations and comply with legal reporting requirements (such as FEC filings). We also use your information to send campaign updates, newsletters, and invitations to events, and to respond to inquiries or manage volunteer activities.
Your data may help us improve our website and outreach efforts. At any time, you can opt out of emails or texts by following the unsubscribe instructions or replying “STOP” to text messages.
Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any third parties unless required by law.
We will never use your information for any purpose not described in this policy without your consent.
Sharing and Disclosure
Your information may be shared with service providers under confidentiality agreements, for operations like website hosting, donation processing, and communication. We may also share data as required by law, such as for FEC reporting and compliance.
Third-party vendors may receive data for digital advertising or voter outreach, but only under agreements protecting your privacy. We never sell or rent your information.
If the law requires, or if it is necessary to protect the campaign, your data may be disclosed as permitted or required by law.
Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to analyze traffic, personalize your experience, and improve our site. You may adjust your browser settings to block cookies, but this may affect site functionality.
Data collected via cookies may include IP address and browsing activity; this helps improve your user experience and our outreach.
Security
We implement industry-standard security measures, including encryption, to protect your personal information and payment data.
No system is completely secure, however, and we cannot guarantee absolute security for information transmitted via the internet.
Your Rights
You may request to access, correct, or delete your personal information by contacting us at privacy@brandonsowers.com.
Residents of California and certain other states have additional rights under privacy laws such as the CCPA, which we honor as required.
Third-Party Links
We may provide links to external sites. Brandon Sowers for Congress is not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.
Text Messaging Terms
By providing your phone number, you consent to receive campaign text messages. Message and data rates may apply.
You may opt out at any time by replying STOP. Text messaging is subject to your carrier’s terms and conditions.
Updates to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. The effective date at the top of the page reflects the most recent version.
We encourage you to review this page regularly to stay informed about any changes.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact us at campaign@brandonsowers.com.