Privacy Policy

Introduction

Gary Steele for Congress ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at garys4congress.com or interact with our campaign in any way.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Information You Provide Directly

• Contact information: Name and email address when you submit a contact form, sign up to volunteer, or request to sign the ballot petition.
• Community information: Your city or community within Nevada District 4, if you choose to provide it.
• Messages: Any messages, questions, or feedback you send through our contact form.
• Contribution information: If you make a donation, your name, mailing address, occupation, and employer may be collected as required by federal election law.

Information Collected Automatically

• Usage data: We use Google Analytics to collect anonymized data about how visitors use our website, including pages visited, time spent on the site, and referring URLs.
• Device information: Browser type, operating system, and device type may be collected automatically through analytics tools.
• Cookies: Our website and third-party analytics tools may use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience and understand site usage.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries, questions, and messages.
• To coordinate ballot petition signing and volunteer activities.
• To send campaign updates and information you've requested.
• To process and report contributions in compliance with Federal Election Commission (FEC) regulations.
• To improve our website and understand how visitors interact with our content.
• To comply with legal obligations, including federal campaign finance reporting requirements.

Federal Election Commission (FEC) Disclosure

Federal law requires political campaigns to collect and report the name, mailing address, occupation, and employer of individuals whose contributions exceed $200 in an election cycle. This information is reported to the FEC and becomes part of the public record. We are required by law to make our best efforts to collect this information.

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Legal compliance: As required by federal election law, contribution information is reported to the FEC and becomes public record.
• Service providers: We may share information with trusted service providers who help operate our website and process donations (e.g., Stripe for payment processing). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.
• Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or governmental regulation.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymized usage data. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Note that disabling cookies may affect your experience on our website.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. Contribution records are retained in accordance with FEC record-keeping requirements.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate personal information.
• Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements (e.g., FEC reporting).
• Opt out of receiving campaign communications at any time.

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

Children's Privacy

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

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us: