PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: December 2025
Paid for by Deirdre for DC

Deirdre for DC (“the Campaign,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we share it, and the choices you have. By using DeirdreForDC.com (“the Website”), you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide Directly

We may collect personal information when you:

  • Sign up to volunteer or join our email list

  • Make a donation

  • Complete a form or survey

  • Register for an event

  • Contact us through the Website

This information may include:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Mailing address

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

  • Donation amounts and payment information

  • Any other information you choose to provide

B. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the Website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Pages visited and time spent on the Website

  • Cookies and tracking technologies (e.g., pixels, analytics tools)

These help us understand how the website is used, improve user experience, and support campaign outreach.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

  • Communicate with you about the campaign

  • Respond to inquiries or requests

  • Process donations and comply with campaign finance reporting requirements

  • Send updates, newsletters, event invitations, and volunteer opportunities

  • Improve our Website and outreach strategies

  • Personalize your experience

  • Meet legal and regulatory obligations

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information with:

  • Trusted vendors, consultants, and service providers (e.g., payment processors, email platforms, analytics tools) who assist the Campaign

  • Regulatory bodies such as the Federal Election Commission (FEC), as required for donation reporting

  • Law enforcement or government agencies if required by law

  • Volunteers or staff who help with outreach, but only as necessary for campaign operations

These parties are required to protect your information and use it only for authorized campaign purposes.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The Website may use:

  • Cookies

  • Pixels

  • Google Analytics or similar services

  • Social media tracking tools (e.g., Meta Pixel, Twitter Pixel)

You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but parts of the Website may not function properly.

5. Third-Party Links

The Website may link to external sites, including donation processors (like ActBlue) and social media platforms.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites.
Please review their privacy policies.

6. Donation Information & Campaign Finance Compliance

Federal law requires political campaigns to collect and publicly report certain donor information, including:

  • Name

  • Address

  • Employer

  • Occupation

  • Donation amounts

Contributions are publicly disclosed to the FEC as required by law.

We do not store full payment card numbers.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable physical, technical, and administrative measures to protect personal information.
However, no online transmission or storage system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children’s Privacy

The Website is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

9. Your Choices

You may:

  • Opt out of email communications by using the “unsubscribe” link

  • Request updates, corrections, or deletion of your information, as allowed by law

  • Disable cookies through your browser

To contact us about your data, email: info@deirdrefordc.com.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:

Deirdre for DC
Washington, D.C.
Email: hello@deirdrefordc.com
Website: www.DeirdreForDC.com