Privacy Policy for Richard Barilla For Congress (dba) and the Vote4Richard.com website

Effective Date: February 15, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Vote4Richard.com (the "Website"), the official online platform for Richard J. Barilla's campaign for the U.S. House of Representatives for New Jersey’s 8th Congressional District. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled securely and responsibly. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our Website.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information: Information that identifies you personally, such as your name, postal address, telephone number, email address, occupation, employer, and donation history.​ Text messaging opt-in data, consent and related collected personal information will not be shared with or sold to any third parties, unless required by law.

  • Non-Personal Information: Information that does not directly identify you, including browser type, operating system, IP address, domain name, and pages visited on our Website.​

3. How We Collect Information

We collect information through:

  • Direct Interaction: When you voluntarily provide information, such as when making a donation, signing up for newsletters, or contacting us.

  • Automated Technologies: Through cookies and similar technologies that collect information about your browsing behavior on our Website.

4. Use of Information

We use your information to:

  • Process and acknowledge donations.​

  • Communicate campaign updates, events, and news.​

  • Respond to inquiries and provide support.​

  • Comply with legal and regulatory requirements, including reporting contributions over $200 as mandated by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).​

  • Improve our Website's functionality and user experience.​

5. Disclosure of Information

We may disclose your information to:

  • Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist with payment processing, email distribution, and Website analytics.​

  • Legal Obligations: Government entities or regulatory bodies as required by law, such as the FEC for contribution reporting.​

  • Campaign Affiliates: Trusted partners and volunteers involved in campaign activities.​

    As noted above, text messaging opt-in data, consent and related collected personal information will not be shared with or sold to any other third parties, unless required by law.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Website uses cookies to enhance user experience and analyze site traffic. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, but some features of our Website may not function properly without them.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no data transmission over the internet is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to external sites not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Website is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware of such data collection, we will take steps to delete the information promptly.

10. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights regarding your personal information, such as accessing, correcting, or deleting your data. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on our Website with the updated effective date.

12. Contact Us

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

  • Email: vote@vote4richard.com

  • Mailing Address: 123 Town Square Place #451, Jersey City, New Jersey 07310​

By using our Website, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy.