Privacy Policy
Last updated: 2026
William Brown for Congress ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of our supporters, volunteers, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information when you interact with our campaign:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and other contact details you voluntarily provide.
- Financial Information: When you make a contribution, your payment information is processed securely through our third-party payment processor (Anedot). We do not store credit card numbers on our servers.
- Usage Information: We may collect non-personal information about how you interact with our website, including IP address, browser type, pages visited, and referring website.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Communicate with you about the campaign, events, and volunteer opportunities
- Process donations and comply with federal campaign finance reporting requirements
- Send you updates via email, text messages, or phone calls (with your consent)
- Improve our website and campaign communications
- Comply with applicable laws and regulations
Text Messaging & Phone Communications
By providing your phone number and opting in through our contact form, you consent to receive calls and text messages, including autodialed and automated calls and texts, from William Brown for Congress. Message and data rates may apply.
You may opt out at any time by replying "STOP" to any text message you receive from us. After opting out, you will receive a confirmation message and will no longer receive text messages from the campaign unless you opt in again.
For help, reply "HELP" to any text message or contact us at williambrown1856@gmail.com.
Message frequency varies. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:
- Service providers who assist with campaign operations (email, text messaging, payment processing)
- Government agencies as required by federal campaign finance law (e.g., donor names and addresses for contributions over $200 are reported to the Federal Election Commission)
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
Cookies & Tracking
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.
Children's Privacy
Our website and campaign communications are not directed to individuals under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
- Email: williambrown1856@gmail.com
- Phone: (678) 470-4224