**Privacy Policy**
**Effective Date: March 1, 2025**
**Introduction**
James Craig for Mayor is committed to protecting your privacy. As part of our commitment to transparency, this Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose personal information when you visit www.jamescraigformayor.com
By accessing or using this Site, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. We may update this policy from time to time, and any changes will be reflected on this page with the updated Effective Date.
**Information We Collect**
**A. Information You Provide to Us**
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, such as:
- **Contact Information:** Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address when you sign up for updates, volunteer, or donate.
- **Donation Information:** Payment details, billing address, and compliance information required by campaign finance laws.
- **Communications:** Emails, messages, or inquiries submitted through the Site.
**B. Information We Collect Automatically**
When you visit the Site, we automatically collect certain technical information, including:
- **Log and Usage Data:** Browser type, access times, pages viewed, IP address, and referring website.
- **Device Information:** Operating system, device type, and mobile network details.
- **Location Data:** Approximate geographic location based on IP address.
- **Cookies and Tracking Technologies:** We use cookies to improve your experience, track Site activity, and measure campaign engagement. You can disable cookies in your browser settings.
**C. Information from Other Sources**
We may receive information from public records, voter databases, and campaign partners, which we combine with data collected on our Site to improve outreach efforts.
**How We Use Your Information**
As part of our commitment to transparency, here’s how we’ll use your data:
- Provide campaign updates, newsletters, and event notifications
- Process donations and comply with legal fundraising requirements
- Improve website functionality, security, and performance
- Respond to inquiries, volunteer sign-ups, and supporter engagement
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal election laws
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
**How We Share Your Information**
We may share your information with:
- **Service Providers:** Vendors assisting with payment processing, email distribution, and website analytics.
- **Legal & Compliance Authorities:** If required by law, such as for campaign finance reporting.
- **Affiliated Political Organizations:** Groups that align with the campaign’s mission to promote voter engagement.
We may also share aggregated or de-identified data that cannot be used to identify individuals.
**Data Retention**
We store collected information for as long as necessary to fulfill campaign purposes or to comply with legal obligations.
**Your Rights & Choices**
You have the right to:
- Opt-out of email communications via the unsubscribe link in every email
- Request deletion of your personal information by contacting Amber@chiefcraigformayor.com
- Adjust cookie settings in your browser to limit tracking
**Third-Party Links & Social Media**
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those sites, and we encourage you to review their policies separately.
We may also integrate social sharing features (e.g., Facebook, Twitter), which allow interactions with social media platforms. Your use of these features is subject to the respective platform’s privacy policies.
**Advertising & Analytics**
We may work with third-party analytics and advertising services, such as Google Analytics, to track engagement and measure campaign effectiveness. These services may collect browsing data via cookies and similar technologies.
To opt out of Google’s use of cookies for interest-based ads, visit Google Ads Settings.
**Children’s Privacy**
The campaign does not knowingly collect or store personal information from children under 13 years of age. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact Amber@chiefcraigformayor.com so we can remove it.
**How to Contact Us**
For privacy-related inquiries, please contact:
Amber@chiefcraigformayor.com
We are committed to safeguarding your information while working toward a better future for Detroit.
Thank you for your support.