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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 4, 2026

William Compton for Congress (“the Campaign,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and protected when you visit https://www.williamcompton.com or otherwise interact with the campaign online.

By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

We collect information in several ways when you interact with the website or communicate with the campaign.

Information You Provide Voluntarily

You may provide personal information when you:

  • Sign up for campaign updates or newsletters

  • Volunteer or request information about volunteering

  • Register for campaign events

  • Complete surveys or feedback forms

  • Contact the campaign

  • Participate in petitions or advocacy actions

  • Make a donation

Information you provide may include:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Mailing address

  • City, state, and ZIP code

  • Employer and occupation (when required by federal campaign finance law)

  • Any additional information you choose to provide in forms or communications

Donation Information

Donations made through this website may be processed by third-party fundraising platforms such as ActBlue or other payment processors.

When you donate, those platforms may collect:

  • Payment information

  • Billing address

  • Donation amount

  • Transaction data

The campaign does not store credit card numbers or payment details. Payment information is handled by the third-party processor according to their own privacy and security policies.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device type

  • Operating system

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on pages

  • Referral source (such as links from social media or other websites)

This information is used to understand website usage and improve campaign outreach.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The website may use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to improve user experience and understand how visitors interact with the site.

Cookies may be used to:

  • Analyze website traffic

  • Remember preferences

  • Measure engagement with campaign content

  • Support digital advertising and outreach

You may disable cookies through your browser settings, although some features of the website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

How We Use Information

Information collected by the campaign may be used to:

  • Send campaign updates and newsletters

  • Provide information about campaign events and activities

  • Respond to questions or inquiries

  • Recruit volunteers and supporters

  • Process donations

  • Conduct surveys, polling, or supporter outreach

  • Improve the website and campaign communication strategies

  • Comply with legal obligations, including campaign finance reporting

We may also use information to communicate with supporters about opportunities to donate, volunteer, or participate in campaign activities.

Email Communications

If you provide your email address, you may receive periodic emails from the campaign including updates, event announcements, volunteer opportunities, and fundraising requests.

You may unsubscribe from campaign emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in campaign emails.

Text Messaging and SMS Communications

If you provide your phone number and consent to receive text messages from the campaign, you may receive text messages related to campaign updates, volunteer opportunities, event reminders, and fundraising.

Text messaging terms include:

  • Message frequency may vary.

  • Message and data rates may apply.

  • You may opt out of text messages at any time by replying STOP.

  • For assistance, reply HELP.

Text messaging consent and phone numbers are not sold or shared with third parties for marketing purposes. They may be shared only with vendors who assist the campaign in delivering messaging services.

Sharing of Information

The campaign may share information with:

  • Campaign staff and authorized volunteers

  • Service providers that support campaign operations (such as email services, analytics providers, texting platforms, website hosting providers, and donation processors)

  • Government authorities or regulators if required by law

  • Federal Election Commission reporting when required for campaign finance compliance

The campaign does not sell personal information.

Data Retention

The campaign may retain personal information for as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfill the purposes described in this policy

  • Maintain campaign records

  • Comply with legal obligations, including federal election laws

Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to help protect personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.

However, no method of transmitting or storing data online can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Third-Party Services and Links

This website may contain links to third-party services or websites, including social media platforms and donation processors.

These third-party sites operate independently and have their own privacy policies. The campaign is not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.

Children's Privacy

This website is not intended for children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that such information has been collected, we will take steps to delete it.

Your Choices

You have several options regarding your personal information:

  • Unsubscribe from campaign emails using the unsubscribe link provided in emails

  • Reply STOP to opt out of campaign text messages

  • Contact the campaign to request removal from email or messaging lists

Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or the campaign’s data practices, please contact:

William Compton for Congress
Email: info@williamcompton.com

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