Privacy Policy
Effective Date: February 17, 2026
1. Introduction
Chris Lacy for Circuit Judge ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who visit our website and interact with our campaign. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or engage with our services.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
a. Personal Information
When you voluntarily provide it, we may collect personal information such as:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Mailing address
- Donation and payment details (processed securely through third-party payment processors)
b. Non-Personal Information
We may automatically collect certain non-personal information, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on the website
- Referring URL
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- To communicate with you about campaign updates, events, and volunteer opportunities
- To process donations securely
- To improve our website and campaign outreach
- To comply with legal and regulatory obligations, including campaign finance laws
- To respond to inquiries and provide customer support
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share your information with:
- Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist us with website hosting, email communication, and payment processing.
- Legal Compliance: Government agencies or regulatory bodies when required by law, such as campaign finance disclosure requirements.
- With Your Consent: When you have given us explicit permission to share your information.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Types of cookies we may use include:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand website traffic and usage patterns.
- Marketing Cookies: Used for targeted campaign outreach.
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
7. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal information
- Opt out of receiving campaign communications
- Restrict or object to data processing
To exercise these rights, contact us at lacy4judge@gmail.com.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
9. Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal data, we will take steps to delete such information.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Chris Lacy for Circuit Judge
Email: lacy4judge@gmail.com