Bobby Charles for Maine Governor

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: [Insert Updated Date]

This Privacy Policy explains how information about you is collected, used, and disclosed by Bobby Charles for Maine Governor (“we,” “us,” or “our”) when you access or use our website and other online services (collectively, the “Site”) or otherwise interact with us.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy periodically. If we make changes, we will revise the date at the top and, in some cases, provide additional notice (such as via email or alerts on the Site).

Information We Collect

1. Information You Provide

We collect information you provide directly to us, such as when you:

  • Donate
  • Volunteer
  • Sign petitions
  • Register for events
  • Subscribe to updates or SMS alerts
  • Contact us

This may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Social media handles
  • Postal address
  • Phone number
  • Payment information
  • Occupation and employer (when legally required)
  • Any other information you choose to provide

Campaign Finance Disclosure:
Maine law requires us to collect and publicly disclose certain donor information (e.g., name, address, occupation, and employer) for contributions over $50.

2. Automatically Collected Information

When you use our Site, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device and operating system details
  • Pages visited
  • Time and date of visits
  • Referring URLs
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies (such as web beacons and pixels)

3. Information from Third Parties

We may receive additional information about you from third-party services, including:

  • Social media platforms
  • Payment processors (e.g., WinRed)
  • Advertising and analytics providers

We combine this information with other data we collect to improve campaign communications and operations.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Operate, maintain, and improve our Site
  • Process donations and transactions
  • Send campaign updates, newsletters, and alerts
  • Deliver SMS and email communications you opt into
  • Respond to inquiries and provide supporter assistance
  • Comply with campaign finance and other legal obligations
  • Analyze user behavior and improve outreach efforts
  • Personalize your experience
  • Connect you with campaign events, volunteer opportunities, and activities

We use collected data solely for campaign-related purposes.

Sharing of Information

We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

  • With vendors, consultants, and service providers who perform services on our behalf (such as payment processing, email distribution, SMS platforms, analytics, and hosting services)
  • To comply with campaign finance reporting laws
  • To comply with legal obligations, court orders, or lawful government requests
  • To protect the rights, property, or safety of the Campaign or others
  • In the event of a campaign reorganization or asset transfer
  • With your explicit consent

No Sale or Marketing Sharing:
We do not sell, rent, trade, or otherwise share your personal information with third parties for their own marketing purposes.

SMS Data Protection:
SMS opt-in data and consent information will not be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. SMS data may only be shared with trusted service providers solely for the purpose of delivering campaign communications, or as required by law.

Online Petitions

By signing a petition, you understand that your name, city, state, and any comments you provide may be made public or shared with public officials or members of the media in connection with the petition’s purpose.

Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

Advertising and Analytics

We use third-party analytics and advertising services, including Google Analytics and related advertising tools, to better understand user engagement and improve campaign outreach.

You can manage your preferences through:

  • Google Ads Settings
  • YourAdChoices

Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience and measure performance. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or misuse. However, no system can be guaranteed 100% secure.

Your Choices

Email Communications:
You may unsubscribe at any time using the link included in our emails.

SMS Communications:
You may opt out at any time by replying STOP to any text message. For assistance, reply HELP.

Account Information:
You may request to update or delete your personal information by contacting us at info@bobbyformaine.com.

Contact Us

Email: info@bobbyformaine.com

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