Effective Date: July 8, 2025
Scott Martindale for CISD School Board, Place 3 (“we,” “our,” or “the campaign”) takes your privacy very seriously. Please read this privacy policy carefully as it contains important information on who we are, and how and why we collect, store, use, and share your personal information. It also explains your rights in relation to your personal information and how to contact us or supervisory authorities in the event you have a complaint.
We collect, use, and are responsible for certain personal information about you. When we do so we are subject to various laws in the United States, and we are responsible as “controllers” of that personal information for the purposes of those laws.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information you voluntarily provide and data automatically gathered during your interaction with the website.
Information you provide may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Mailing address
- Volunteer sign-up information
- Donation information (processed through third-party providers)
- Any messages or comments submitted via forms
Automatically collected information may include:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device type
- Referring URL
- Pages visited and time spent on site
- Cookies and analytics data (Google Analytics or similar tools)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected for the following purposes:
- To communicate with you about the campaign, events, or volunteer opportunities
- To process donations securely
- To respond to inquiries or messages
- To send newsletters or updates (only with your consent)
- To improve the performance and content of the website
- To comply with any applicable laws or regulations
3. Cookies and Tracking
We may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and gather analytics. We do not use cookies for advertising or sell any behavioral data You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features of the site may not function properly.
4. Email & SMS Communications
If you subscribe to updates or opt into SMS alerts:
- You may receive messages about campaign news, events, volunteer opportunities, or fundraising.
- You may opt out at any time by clicking “unsubscribe” in emails or replying “STOP” to text messages.
We comply with the CAN-SPAM Act and applicable state laws.
5. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share limited data with:
- Trusted third-party vendors who support campaign operations (e.g., email, data hosting, analytics)
- Regulatory authorities as required by campaign finance or election laws
All partners are contractually required to protect your data.
6. Data Retention
We retain your information as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law (e.g., campaign finance recordkeeping). You may request deletion at any time.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Access or correct your information
- Request deletion of your data
- Opt out of communications
- Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise any of these rights, email us at votescottmartindale@gmail.com.
8. Children’s Privacy
This website is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 13 without verified parental or legal guardian consent.
9. Security Measures
We take reasonable steps to safeguard your personal information through encryption, secure hosting, and access controls. However, no method is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. External Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.
11. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Effective Date” at the top of the page reflects the latest version. Any significant changes will be communicated via this website or email (if applicable).
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to update your information, contact:
Email: votescottmartindale@gmail.com
