Privacy Policy

LAST UPDATED: May 26th, 2025

Introduction

This Privacy Policy outlines how Rick Wheeler for City Council ("we", "our", or "the Campaign") collects, uses, and safeguards your personal information when you engage with us, sign up for updates, attend events, make donations, or participate in campaign-related activities.

Information We Collect

Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and voter information when you sign up, volunteer, or donate.
Communication Preferences: Whether you choose to receive SMS or email updates, and your preferences related to outreach frequency.
Donor Information: If you donate, we may collect billing information through our secure third-party payment processor. We do not store credit card numbers.
Usage Data: We collect information about how users interact with our website (e.g., IP address, browser type, visited pages).

How We Use Your Information

To provide campaign updates and information about events, volunteer opportunities, and Rick Wheeler's platform.
To process donations securely through our authorized payment processor.
To improve our outreach strategies and personalize your experience with our campaign.

SMS & Email Communication

If you opt in to receive updates, we may contact you via text message or email about campaign news, event reminders, donation opportunities, or other relevant information.

Text Messaging Compliance (A2P 10DLC):

Rick Wheeler for City Council is fully compliant with A2P 10DLC requirements for political messaging:

No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.
SMS data may be shared with subcontractors for support services such as customer service or volunteer coordination.
We collect opt-in consent for SMS via form checkboxes or explicit reply messages. Consent is never a condition of purchase or support.
You can reply "STOP" to unsubscribe at any time. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency may vary.
Reply "HELP" for assistance or contact us via the information below.

Data Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your personal data.
We may share your data with trusted service providers (e.g., email or SMS providers, payment processors) who assist in campaign activities.
We may disclose information as required by law or in response to legal requests.

Data Retention

We retain your information for the duration of the campaign and for legal or compliance purposes thereafter. You may request deletion of your personal data by contacting us.

Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to access, update, or request deletion of your data. If you are a California resident, you may exercise your rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

Children's Privacy

This campaign website is not directed to individuals under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Security

We use secure technologies and best practices to safeguard your data. However, no system is completely secure; please contact us if you suspect any security breach.

Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Significant changes will be posted on this page and/or communicated via email or SMS, if applicable.

Contact Us

Rick Wheeler for City Council

123 Fake Street
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (928) 706-9152

This Privacy Policy is intended to ensure full transparency and compliance with federal, state, and carrier regulations regarding political campaign communication and data protection.