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This Privacy Policy outlines how Josh Kimbrell for Governor collects, uses, maintains, and discloses information from users of www.joshforsc.com (the “website”). This policy applies to the website and all services provided by Josh Kimbrell for Governor.

Information We Collect Automatically

When you visit our website to browse, read, or download information, your web browser automatically provides us with information, which we may retain, such as:

• The internet domain through which you access the Internet (e.g., yourServiceProvider.com if using a commercial service, or yourSchool.edu if using a school account).

• Your computer’s Internet Protocol (IP) address.

• The type of browser software and operating system you use.

• The date and time you access our site.

• The website you came from to link directly to our site.

We use this information in aggregate form to help maintain and improve the website. For instance, we use it to determine how many visitors come to different sections of our site and to ensure the site is functioning properly. We do not use this information to personally identify users, except for site security or law enforcement purposes.

We will not collect personally identifiable information about you when you visit our site unless you choose to provide such information.

Information You Provide to Us

If you choose to identify yourself by using our contact forms, including the opt-in form on our "Get Involved" page (https://www.joshforsc.com/get-involved):

We may collect and retain personally identifiable information such as your name, street address, email address, and phone number. We will use this information to respond to your requests and provide additional information as needed.

Text Messaging Opt-In Disclosure: By submitting the form on our "Get Involved" page and signing up for texts, you consent to receive updates, donation asks, and informational messages from Josh Kimbrell for Governor. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency varies. Unsubscribe at any time by replying STOP or clicking the unsubscribe link (where available). Reply HELP for help. Privacy Policy: [www.joshforsc.com/privacy-policy].

We will not share any texting data you provide with third parties. Texting data, including your phone number and any related information, will only be used for communications directly related to our campaign and will be kept confidential. Your texting data will only be shared if required by law or for security purposes.

We may disclose other personal information to third parties as necessary to fulfill your requests. However, if you specify that you do not want us to share your information, we will honor your request. Please note that certain requests may not be fulfilled if specific information is not provided.

If the information you provide is related to a law enforcement matter, we may share it with relevant authorities.

Messaging Terms & Conditions

You agree to receive informational messages from Josh Kimbrell for Governor. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. For help, reply HELP or email us at info@joshforsc.com. You can opt-out at any time by replying STOP, QUIT, CANCEL, OPT-OUT, or UNSUBSCRIBE.

How Long We Keep Information

We may retain information we collect for an unlimited period unless otherwise required by law.

Use of Cookies

Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience. Your web browser may place cookies on your device for record-keeping purposes or to track information about your use of the site. You may set your browser to refuse cookies, but doing so may affect the functionality of certain parts of the website.

Google Analytics

We may use Google Analytics to track visitor activity on our site. Google Analytics collects data such as how often users visit, the pages they visit, and other websites users visited prior to coming to our site. The data is used to improve the website.

Google Analytics collects your IP address but does not collect personal information such as your name. We do not combine the information collected through Google Analytics with personally identifiable information. You can prevent Google Analytics from tracking your activity by disabling cookies in your browser.

Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) Compliance

We are committed to complying with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). We do not knowingly collect or maintain personal information from anyone under 13 years of age. Our website is directed to individuals aged 13 and older.

Your Access to and Control Over Information

You may opt out of future communications from us at any time. To do so, please contact us at info@joshforsc.com.

Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to other websites. Any personal information you provide on third-party websites is subject to their privacy policies, not ours. We encourage you to review the privacy and security policies of any third-party websites before providing personal information.

Security

We take reasonable precautions to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no data transmission or storage method is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

When sensitive information, such as credit card data, is transmitted, we encrypt that data for security purposes. You can verify the security of a page by looking for a closed lock icon in your browser or checking for "https" in the URL.

Only authorized personnel who need your information to perform specific tasks, such as customer service or billing, are given access to personally identifiable information. The servers that store your information are kept in a secure environment.

Collection of Personal Information

Information collected directly from you: We may collect personal information directly from you, such as when you submit a web form, sign up for email updates, or contact us for information. This information may include your first and last name, email address, phone number, and other relevant details you provide.

Information collected from your device: Our website may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to automatically collect information such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, geographic location, and details about how you interact with the website. These technologies help personalize your experience and enhance website functionality. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features of the website may not function properly without them.

Information collected from advertising partners: We may collect information about you from our advertising partners, such as your demographic data, geographic location, and browsing behavior. This information helps us improve our marketing and outreach efforts.

Use of Personal Information

We use the personal information collected from you for the following purposes:

• To provide updates on the campaign, including events and news.

• To respond to inquiries and provide customer support.

• To send you marketing communications, including emails and text messages, subject to your consent.

• To optimize and personalize your website experience.

• To assist with our advertising and outreach efforts.

We may also use information collected automatically from your device to improve our website and ensure its proper functionality.

Disclosure of Personal Information

We may share your personal information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, managing communications, and marketing our campaign. However, we will not share texting data with any third parties. This data is kept strictly confidential and used solely for direct communication regarding the campaign.

Email Marketing: We use third-party services like Constant Contact to manage our email communications. For more details, review Constant Contact's privacy policy at Constant Contact Customer Data Notice.

Analytics Providers: We may partner with analytics services to understand how users interact with our website. Any such providers process your data in accordance with their respective privacy policies.

We may also disclose your information to comply with legal obligations, such as responding to lawful requests, subpoenas, or protecting our rights.

Email and Text Message Communications

If you wish to unsubscribe from our email communications, click the Unsubscribe link at the bottom of any marketing email from us.

To stop receiving text messages, reply with STOP, QUIT, CANCEL, OPT-OUT, or UNSUBSCRIBE to any text message sent from us. For help, reply HELP or email info@joshforsc.com.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to request access to, correct, or delete the personal information we hold about you. If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@joshforsc.com.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

Josh Kimbrell for Governor may update this privacy policy at any time. When changes are made, we will post a notification on the main page of our website and revise the date at the bottom of this page. We encourage users to periodically check this page to stay informed about how we protect your information.

By using this website, you acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this privacy policy and become aware of any modifications.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about this policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at info@joshforsc.com.