Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information you voluntarily provide and information automatically collected when you interact with the Website.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes, consistent with campaign objectives and legal requirements:

• Campaign Operations: To communicate with you about campaign events, updates, or volunteer opportunities, and to process contributions in compliance with Oregon campaign finance law (ORS Chapter 260).
• Compliance with Campaign Finance Laws: To verify contributor eligibility, report contributions via the Oregon Secretary of State’s Campaign Finance Reporting System, and ensure adherence to applicable contribution limits under Oregon law.
• Marketing and Outreach: To send newsletters or promotional emails, subject to your consent under the CAN-SPAM Act. You may opt out at any time via the unsubscribe link in emails.
• Website Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and enhance Website performance and accessibility.
• Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws, including the Oregon Consumer Privacy Act (OCPA), and respond to lawful requests from government authorities.

We do not engage in targeted advertising or sell personal information as defined under Oregon law.

3. How We Share Your Information

Your personal information may be shared in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With third-party vendors (e.g., payment processors, email service providers) who assist with campaign operations, subject to confidentiality agreements and applicable data protection requirements.
• Legal Compliance: With the Oregon Secretary of State or FEC for contribution reporting, or with law enforcement if required by law (e.g., subpoenas, court orders).
• Public Disclosure: Certain contributor information (e.g., name, city, state, contribution amount) may be publicly reported as required by ORS Chapter 260.
• Aggregated Data: Non-identifiable, aggregated data may be shared with analytics providers to assess campaign reach.

We do not share personal information with unaffiliated third parties for commercial purposes.

4. SMS / Text Messaging Privacy

Dr Kahl for Congress offers SMS messaging for supporters who opt in through our website forms. This section describes how we handle your phone number and text messaging data.

5. Your Rights Under the Oregon Consumer Privacy Act

As an Oregon resident, you have the following rights regarding your personal information, subject to verification of your identity:

• Right to Access: Request confirmation of whether we process your personal information and obtain a copy of it.
• Right to Correction: Request correction of inaccurate personal information.
• Right to Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to exemptions (e.g., campaign finance reporting obligations).
• Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of targeted advertising, data sales, or profiling (note: we do not engage in these activities).
• Right to Data Portability: Request your personal information in a machine-readable format.

To exercise these rights, contact us at the information below. We will respond within 45 days, as required by Oregon law, and may extend this period for complex requests as permitted.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption of payment data via PCI DSS-compliant processors.
• Secure storage of contributor information in compliance with Oregon campaign finance regulations.
• Regular security assessments to mitigate risks.

However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. You use the Website at your own risk.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy or as required by law. For example:

• Contribution records are retained in accordance with ORS Chapter 260 and applicable record retention requirements.
• Contact information for newsletters is retained until you unsubscribe.
• Usage data is retained for analytics purposes but anonymized where possible.

8. Third-Party Links

The Website may contain links to external sites (e.g., social media platforms). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites. Review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

9. Children’s Privacy

The Website is not directed to individuals under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent, in compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (15 U.S.C. § 6501 et seq.). Contributions from minors must comply with applicable Oregon and federal campaign finance laws.

10. International Users

The Website is intended for United States residents, particularly in Oregon. If you access the Website from outside the U.S., you do so at your own risk, and we may not accept contributions from foreign nationals per 52 U.S.C. § 30121.

11. Accessibility

We strive to make the Website accessible in accordance with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act (29 U.S.C. § 794d) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq.). Contact us if you encounter accessibility issues.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with the “Last Updated” date revised. If you have provided an email address, we may notify you of material changes. Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.

13. Contact Information

For questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, contact: