Privacy Policy

Introduction

The Josiah Hill for MN House campaign committee ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, www.josiahhill.org, and interact with our campaign. Please read this policy carefully. By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide to Us

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Subscribe to our email newsletter or campaign updates

• Make a donation to our campaign

• Sign up to volunteer

• Contact us via email or phone

• Fill out any forms on our website

• Attend campaign events and provide your information

This information may include your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, employer, occupation, and payment information (for donations).

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

• Your IP address

• Browser type and version

• Operating system

• Pages visited and time spent on our site

• Referring website or source

• Device type and screen resolution

This information is collected through cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies used by our website platform (Wix.com) and any third-party analytics services we use.

How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To send you campaign updates, newsletters, and event information

• To process and acknowledge your donations

• To coordinate volunteer activities

• To respond to your inquiries and requests

• To improve our website and user experience

• To comply with federal, state, and local campaign finance reporting requirements

• To communicate with you about issues important to our campaign and District 33B

Campaign Finance Disclosures

Please be aware that federal and Minnesota state campaign finance laws require political campaigns to collect and publicly report certain donor information, including your name, mailing address, occupation, and employer, for contributions over certain thresholds. This information is filed with the Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board and becomes part of the public record.

Sharing of Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Legal Requirements: When required by federal or state campaign finance laws, we must report certain donor information to the Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board.

• Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our website, processing donations (such as ActBlue), managing our email list (such as Mailchimp), and supporting our campaign operations. These providers are obligated to keep your information confidential.

• With Your Consent: We may share your information in other ways if you provide your explicit consent.

Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites and services, including but not limited to:

• ActBlue for donation processing

• Mailchimp for email newsletter management

• Wix.com for website hosting

• Social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, X/Twitter, YouTube)

These third-party services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites and services.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website traffic. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

Data Security

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

Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Opt-Out of Communications: You may unsubscribe from our email communications at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any email or by contacting us directly.

• Access and Correction: You may request access to the personal information we hold about you and ask us to correct any inaccuracies.

• Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to any legal obligations we have to retain certain records under campaign finance laws.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to individuals under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Josiah Hill for MN House Committee PO Box 932 Stillwater, MN 55082 Email: josiahhillforhouse@gmail.com Phone: (651) 717-5430