Privacy Policy

Effective Date: December 1, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Friends of Michael MacDougall (“the Committee”, “we” or “us”) collects, uses, and discloses information about you when you access or use our websites and mobile sites that link to this Privacy Policy (collectively, the “Site”).

We may change this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make changes, we will notify you by revising the date at the top of the policy. We encourage you to review the Privacy Policy whenever you access the Site to stay informed about our information practices and the choices available to you.

SMS Program Terms
By providing your mobile number and opting in, you consent to receive recurring text messages from or on behalf of the Friends of Michael MacDougall. These may include informational and promotional messages such as donation requests, volunteer opportunities, and advocacy actions. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Text HELP for help. Text STOP to opt out. We are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. For support, contact info@michaelmacdougall.com.

Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any third parties unless required by law.

By participating, you agree to this privacy policy and our terms of service, and consent to receive messages supporting the Friends of Michael MacDougall. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency varies. Text HELP for help. Text STOP to opt out.

CONTENTS

1. Information Collection

Information You Provide to Us
We collect information you provide directly to us. For example, we collect information when you sign up to receive updates, request information, fill out a form, sign a petition, sign up as a volunteer, sign up for an event, create an account, make a donation or purchase, communicate with us via third party social media sites, request support, send us an email, apply for a job, or otherwise communicate with us.

The types of information we may collect include your name, contact information, payment information, resume and employment information, demographic information, and any other information you choose to provide. We may also collect information as required by the Federal Election Commission, including name, mailing address, occupation, and employer of individuals whose contributions exceed applicable federal thresholds.

Automatically Collected Information
• When you access our Site, we may automatically collect:
• Log and Usage Information
• Device Information
• Transactional Information
• Approximate Location Information
• Cookies and Similar Tracking Technologies

Information We Collect from Other Sources
• We may collect information from outside sources, such as publicly available voter file data, and combine it with information we collect from you.

2. Organization Purposes and Uses of Information

We may use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, support, personalize, and improve our Site
• Solicit volunteers, donations, and support for the Committee and aligned candidates or causes
• Process donations and transactions
• Communicate with you and respond to your requests
• Monitor and analyze trends and usage
• Provide news and information we believe may interest you
• Carry out other purposes disclosed at the time of collection

3. Sharing of Information

We may share information about you:

• With vendors, service providers, volunteers, and consultants who work on our behalf
• With campaigns, candidates, organizations, and causes with similar political viewpoints or goals
• With participants in joint fundraising committees
• To comply with Federal Election Commission reporting requirements
• To comply with lawful requests or legal processes
• To protect the rights, property, and safety of the Committee or others
• In connection with organizational transitions
• With your consent or at your direction

We may share aggregated or de-identified information that cannot reasonably be used to identify you.

4. Data Retention

We store the information we collect for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected or for other legitimate campaign purposes.

5. Links to Other Websites

The Site may contain links to third-party websites. Information provided to third parties is subject to their privacy policies, not this one.

6. Social Sharing Features

The Site may offer social sharing features that enable the sharing of your activity on our Site with other platforms. Your use of these features may allow certain information to be shared depending on your settings.

7. Online Petitions

If you sign an online petition, your name, city, state, and comments may be publicly displayed and shared with leaders or the media.

8. Advertising and Analytics Services Provided by Others

We may allow others to provide analytics and serve advertisements across the web and in mobile apps. These parties may use cookies and other technologies to collect information about your online use to support advertising and measurement.

9. Transfer of Information to the United States

We process and store information in the United States. If you are located outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to jurisdictions that may not provide equivalent data protection.

10. Your Choices

Promotional Communications
• You may opt out of promotional emails or text messages by following the instructions in those messages.
• We may still send non-promotional communications.

Updating Information
• You may update certain information by contacting info@michaelmacdougall.com. We may retain information as required by law.

Cookies
• Most browsers are set to accept cookies by default.
• You may choose to remove or reject cookies in your browser settings.

Mobile Push Notifications
• You may disable notifications through your device settings.

11. California Privacy Rights

California residents may request certain information regarding sharing of personal information for direct marketing purposes. Contact us using the information below.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: info@michaelmacdougall.com

Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any third parties unless required by law.