Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to C&S Political ("we," "us," or "our"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, use our services, or engage with our political campaigns.

By using our services or providing us with your information, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information You Provide

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Sign up to volunteer for campaigns
• Subscribe to our newsletter or email updates
• Contact us through our website forms
• Register for events or webinars
• Participate in surveys or polls
• Make donations or payments for services

This information may include:

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Mailing address and ZIP code
• Payment information
• Political preferences and interests
• Demographic information
• Any other information you choose to provide

2.2 Information Automatically Collected

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and usage patterns, including:

• IP address and location data
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages viewed and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• Clickstream data and navigation patterns
• Device identifiers and characteristics

2.3 Third-Party Information

We may obtain information about you from publicly available sources, voter registration databases, commercial data providers, and other third-party sources to enhance our understanding of our constituents and improve campaign effectiveness.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• Campaign Operations: To coordinate volunteer activities, manage campaign events, and organize grassroots efforts
• Communications: To send you newsletters, campaign updates, volunteer opportunities, and event invitations
• Service Delivery: To provide political consulting services and campaign strategy to our clients
• Voter Outreach: To conduct targeted voter contact through door-to-door canvassing, phone banking, and digital advertising
• Data Analysis: To analyze voter behavior, preferences, and engagement to improve campaign effectiveness
• Compliance: To comply with campaign finance laws and election regulations
• Website Improvement: To understand how visitors use our website and improve user experience
• Security: To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and fraudulent activities

4. How We Share Your Information

4.1 Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or providing services to our clients. These providers include:

• Email and SMS marketing platforms
• Customer relationship management (CRM) systems
• Payment processors and financial institutions
• Data analytics and voter modeling services
• Cloud storage and hosting providers
• Phone banking and canvassing technology platforms

4.2 Political Organizations and Campaigns

As a political consulting firm, we may share your information with candidates, campaigns, political parties, and allied organizations for legitimate political purposes, including voter mobilization and campaign communications.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information when required by law, such as:

• In response to subpoenas, court orders, or legal processes
• To comply with campaign finance disclosure requirements
• To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others
• To enforce our Terms of Service or other agreements

4.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. For detailed information about our use of cookies, please see our Cookie Policy.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and audits
• Access controls and authentication procedures
• Employee training on data protection practices

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Factors we consider in determining retention periods include:

• The nature of the information and how it was collected
• The purposes for which we process the information
• Legal, accounting, or reporting requirements
• Campaign cycles and election timelines

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: You can request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions
• Opt-Out: You can opt out of receiving marketing communications from us
• Data Portability: You can request a copy of your information in a structured, machine-readable format
• Object to Processing: You can object to certain types of processing of your information

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

9. Third-Party Websites and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

11. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete your information, and the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information. For more information or to exercise your rights, please contact us.

12. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country. We take appropriate safeguards to ensure that your information remains protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

14. Contact Information

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

15. Consent

By using our website and services, you consent to the collection, use, and sharing of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.