Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 10/15/2025
Introduction
​
Christian Velasquez for State Senate (“the Campaign,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) values and respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website, subscribe to our updates, make a donation, or otherwise interact with the Campaign online or offline.
​
By using our website or providing your information, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
​
A. Information You Provide to Us
​
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:
​
-
Name
-
Email address
-
Mailing address
-
Phone number
-
Occupation and employer (as required by campaign finance laws for contributions)
-
Payment or donation information
-
Any other details you choose to share (e.g., when signing up for updates or sending a message)
​
B. Information Collected Automatically
​
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect non-personal information through standard web technologies such as cookies and analytics tools. This may include:
​
-
IP address
-
Browser type and device information
-
Date, time, and duration of your visit
-
Pages viewed and links clicked
-
Referring websites or social media sources
​
This data helps us understand site performance, improve functionality, and enhance the user experience.
2. How We Use Your Information
​
We use the information we collect to:
​
-
Communicate with you about campaign news, events, and volunteer opportunities
-
Process donations and comply with reporting requirements
-
Respond to your questions or requests
-
Improve our website, outreach, and supporter engagement
-
Detect, prevent, or address fraud and security issues
-
Comply with all applicable laws, including campaign finance regulations
​
We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
​
3. How We Share Information
​
We may share limited personal information in the following situations:
​
-
Service Providers: With trusted vendors and consultants who assist the campaign (such as website hosts, email platforms, and payment processors). These entities are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for services they perform for us.
-
Legal Requirements: When required by law, regulation, subpoena, or court order.
-
Campaign Reporting: Donation information may be publicly disclosed as required by state or federal election law.
-
Successor Entities: If the campaign merges or transitions to another committee, donor and supporter information may be transferred to that successor, consistent with this policy.
​
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
​
Our website may use cookies, pixel tags, and similar technologies to improve site functionality and analyze traffic.
You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, some features of the site may not function properly without them.
​
5. Email Communications and Opt-Out
​
If you sign up to receive emails or updates from the Campaign, you may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any message or by contacting us directly.
We respect your inbox — unsubscribing will remove you from our mailing lists.
​
6. Data Security
​
We implement reasonable technical, administrative, and physical measures to safeguard your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection of your data.
​
7. Children’s Privacy
​
Our website and campaign activities are directed toward adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age. If you believe we may have collected data from a child, please contact us, and we will promptly delete it.
​
8. Links to Other Websites
​
Our website may contain links to other organizations or websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
​
9. Updates to This Policy
​
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. When we make changes, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. Your continued use of our website after any updates indicates your acceptance of those changes.
​
10. Contact Us
​
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at:
​
Christian Velasquez for State Senate
5905 Woodcliff Dr., Midland, MI 48640
Email: info@velasquezforsenate.com