Privacy Policy | Pat Wilver for Congress

Overview

Wilver for Congress ("the Campaign," "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 at wilverforcongress.com (the "Site") or interact with our campaign in any way.

This Policy applies to all visitors, supporters, volunteers, and donors. By using this Site, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Important: Wilver for Congress is a federal political campaign committee. Certain information we collect is subject to Federal Election Commission (FEC) disclosure requirements under the Federal Election Campaign Act (FECA), 52 U.S.C. § 30101 et seq. This is separate from and in addition to our privacy practices.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

We may collect the following information when you voluntarily provide it through our forms, donation pages, or communications:

  • Full name
  • Mailing address
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Employer name and occupation (required by law for contributions of $200 or more)
  • Payment information (processed securely by our third-party payment processor, ActBlue)
  • Any other information you voluntarily submit

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site, certain information is collected automatically through cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies, including:

  • IP address and approximate geographic location
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type and operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent on the Site
  • Referring website or search terms
  • Date and time of your visit

Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third-party sources such as social media platforms, voter file vendors, or data analytics providers used for campaign outreach purposes, consistent with applicable law.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To process donations and comply with FEC reporting requirements
  • To send campaign updates, newsletters, and event information (only if you have opted in)
  • To respond to your inquiries and requests
  • To coordinate volunteer activities and campaign operations
  • To improve and maintain our website
  • To conduct outreach and political advocacy consistent with the Campaign's mission
  • To comply with applicable federal and state laws
  • To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or fraudulent activity

We do not sell your personal information. We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal data to commercial third parties for marketing purposes unrelated to the Campaign.

FEC Disclosure Requirements

As a federal campaign committee, we are legally required to disclose certain information about our donors to the Federal Election Commission. Specifically, contributions of $200 or more in an election cycle require disclosure of the contributor's name, address, employer, and occupation. This information becomes part of the public record filed with the FEC.

For more information about FEC disclosure requirements, visit fec.gov.

Sharing Your Information

We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

Service Providers

We work with trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating the Site and conducting campaign activities, including email service providers, payment processors (ActBlue), and analytics tools. These vendors are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, including compliance with FEC reporting obligations, subpoenas, court orders, or other legal processes.

Campaign Partners

We may share information with affiliated political committees, party organizations, or allied campaigns for lawful political purposes, consistent with applicable law.

Business Transfers

In the event the Campaign is dissolved or reorganized, your information may be transferred as part of that process in compliance with applicable law.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and analyze site traffic. Cookies are small data files placed on your device.

Types of Cookies We Use

  • Essential Cookies: Required for the Site to function properly.
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the Site (e.g., Google Analytics).
  • Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant campaign messaging on third-party platforms.

You may disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain parts of the Site.

Email Communications

If you subscribe to our email list or provide your email address, you may receive campaign updates, fundraising appeals, event invitations, and other political communications from us. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any email or by contacting us directly.

We comply with the CAN-SPAM Act and do not send unsolicited commercial email.

Data Security

We implement commercially reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Payment information is processed exclusively through ActBlue's secure platform, which is PCI-DSS compliant. We do not store your credit card or bank account information on our servers.

Children's Privacy

Our Site is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete that information.

Under the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), we are prohibited from collecting personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to our legal obligations (including FEC reporting requirements, which we cannot override).
  • Opt-Out: Opt out of email communications at any time.
  • Do Not Sell: We do not sell personal information. No opt-out is required.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below. Note that certain information may be retained to comply with FEC reporting requirements and other legal obligations regardless of your request.

Georgia-Specific Disclosures

This Campaign operates under the laws of the State of Georgia and the United States. Georgia does not currently have a comprehensive consumer privacy statute equivalent to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). However, we are committed to transparency and fair data practices for all Georgia residents.

Georgia political campaign activity is also subject to the Georgia Campaign Finance Disclosure Act (O.C.G.A. § 21-5-1 et seq.), which may require additional disclosure of contributor information to the Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission.

Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, including ActBlue, social media platforms, and news sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted to this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Campaign

Wilver for Congress

Georgia's 1st Congressional District

Email: [email protected]