Introduction

Thank you for visiting the Donna for Virginia website. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, protect, and handle your personal information. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring the security of any personal information you provide to us. This policy applies to information we collect through our website, email communications, donation forms, volunteer sign-ups, and other online services.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you interact with our website:

• Contact information, including your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address when you sign up for updates, volunteer, or make a donation

• Donation information, including donation amounts and frequency, when you make a contribution to our campaign

• Volunteer information, including your skills, availability, and interests when you sign up to volunteer

• Technical information, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and pages visited on our website

• Communication preferences regarding how you wish to receive campaign updates

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To communicate with you about campaign updates, events, and opportunities to get involved

• To process donations and comply with campaign finance reporting requirements

• To organize volunteer activities and coordinate supporter engagement

• To analyze website traffic and improve user experience

• To personalize content and communications based on your interests and location

• To comply with legal obligations and campaign finance regulations

Information Sharing

We take your privacy seriously and do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

• With vendors and service providers who assist in campaign operations, such as donation processing, email services, and data management

• When required by law, such as to comply with campaign finance disclosure requirements

• With your consent, when you have explicitly agreed to such sharing

All third-party service providers are required to maintain the confidentiality and security of your personal information and to use it only for the specific purpose for which it was shared.

Your Rights Under Virginia Law

As a Virginia resident, you have certain rights regarding your personal information under the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA), including:

• The right to confirm whether we are processing your personal data

• The right to access your personal data

• The right to correct inaccuracies in your personal data

• The right to request deletion of your personal data

• The right to obtain a copy of your personal data in a portable format

• The right to opt out of targeted advertising, sale of personal data, or profiling

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided at the bottom of this policy. We will respond to your request within 45 days.

Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and collect information about how you use our site. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us improve our website and deliver better, more personalized service.

You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. However, if you disable or refuse cookies, some parts of our website may not function properly.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately, and we will promptly remove the information from our records.

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post any revised policy on this page and update the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for the latest information on our privacy practices.

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us via our contact form or directly at: