Privacy Policy

Introduction

The Committee to Elect Jeramy Hing ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website votehing.com or interact with our campaign.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address
• Messages: Any messages or inquiries you send through our contact form
• Donation Information: Information related to campaign contributions (processed through third-party services like Venmo)

Automatically Collected Information

We may automatically collect certain technical information, including:

• IP address and browser information
• Pages visited and time spent on our site
• Referring website information
• Device and operating system information

Single Sign-On (SSO) Authentication

To contact us through our website, we require authentication via Google Sign-In or Facebook Login (Single Sign-On). When you sign in with your Google or Facebook account, we collect and log:

• Account Information: Your name, email address, and account identifier
• Authentication Token: A cryptographic token verifying your identity
• Technical Data: Your IP address, user agent (browser/device information), timestamp of sign-in, and other session metadata

This information is collected to:

• Verify your identity and prevent spam or fraudulent submissions
• Maintain security logs for internal tracking and compliance purposes
• Respond to your inquiries with verified contact information
• Detect and prevent abuse, unauthorized access, or security threats

By signing in with Google or Facebook, you consent to this data collection and logging. Authentication data is stored securely and retained for security and compliance purposes. We do not share your authentication tokens with third parties except as required by law.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your inquiries and communications
• Send campaign updates and information (only if you opt-in)
• Comply with applicable campaign finance and election laws
• Improve our website and campaign services
• Protect against fraud and ensure website security

Information Sharing

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

• Legal Requirements: When required by law, regulation, or legal process
• Campaign Finance Reporting: As required by election and campaign finance laws
• Service Providers: With trusted service providers who assist with website operations (subject to confidentiality agreements)
• Safety: To protect the rights, property, or safety of our campaign, supporters, or others

Third-Party Services

Our website may use third-party services including:

• Google Sign-In (OAuth 2.0): For user authentication on our contact form. When you sign in, Google shares your name, email, and account information with us. Your use of Google Sign-In is also governed by Google's Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
• Facebook Login (OAuth 2.0): For user authentication on our contact form. When you sign in, Facebook shares your name, email, and account information with us. Your use of Facebook Login is also governed by Facebook's Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. You can manage or revoke app access at any time through your Facebook Apps and Websites settings.
• Google reCAPTCHA: To prevent spam and abuse (governed by Google's Privacy Policy)
• Venmo: For donation processing (governed by Venmo's Privacy Policy)

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

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. Specifically:

• Contact Form Submissions: Retained for the duration of the campaign and up to 2 years thereafter for record-keeping and compliance purposes
• Authentication Logs: SSO sign-in logs (including IP addresses, timestamps, and authentication tokens) are retained for security auditing and fraud prevention purposes, typically for 1-2 years
• Campaign Finance Records: Retained as required by applicable election and campaign finance laws

You may request deletion of your personal information by contacting us, subject to legal retention requirements.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to your personal information
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information (subject to legal requirements)
• Opt-out of marketing communications

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will 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 effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us through our contact form or reach out to the Committee to Elect Jeramy Hing.