Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Introduction
Dale Whitaker for Spokane County Auditor ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with our campaign.
Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Sign up for campaign updates or newsletters
- Make a donation or contribution
- Volunteer for campaign activities
- Contact us through our website
- Register for campaign events
This information may include your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, ZIP code, and payment information.
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including information about your web browser, IP address, time zone, and some of the cookies installed on your device. We may also collect information about your browsing behavior and interactions with the site.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Send you campaign updates, newsletters, and information about events
- Process donations and contributions in accordance with campaign finance laws
- Coordinate volunteer activities and campaign efforts
- Respond to your inquiries and communicate with you
- Comply with legal obligations and campaign finance reporting requirements
- Analyze website usage and improve our online presence
- Protect against fraudulent or illegal activity
Disclosure of Your Information
We may share your information in the following situations:
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information as required by law, including compliance with campaign finance disclosure requirements.
- Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing, email delivery, and data analysis.
- Campaign Partners: We may share information with affiliated political organizations or committees when appropriate for campaign activities.
- With Your Consent: We may share your information with your explicit consent for specific purposes.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information. However, please note that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
Text Message Communications
If you consent to receive text messages from our campaign:
- You may receive automated text messages about campaign updates and events
- Message and data rates may apply
- Message frequency may vary
- You can opt out at any time by replying "STOP" to any message
- Reply "HELP" for assistance
- Your mobile information will not be shared with third parties for their marketing purposes
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- The right to access and receive a copy of your personal information
- The right to correct inaccurate information
- The right to request deletion of your information (subject to legal requirements)
- The right to opt out of certain data processing activities
- The right to unsubscribe from email communications
Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date" at the top. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
Contact Us
If you have questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Dale Whitaker for Spokane County Auditor
Email: info@dalewhitaker.com
Spokane, Washington
Campaign Finance Compliance
All contributions are subject to Washington State campaign finance laws. Contribution information may be disclosed to the Washington State Public Disclosure Commission as required by law. Political contributions are not tax deductible.