Overview
Welcome to the official web site (the “Site”) of Michael Marcel for Congress.
This Privacy Policy outlines our practices for collection, use and disclosure of your information that you provide to us when you use the Site. By using this Site, you agree that your use of the Site is governed by this Privacy Policy and our Terms of Service. From time to time, we may update this Privacy Policy. We encourage you to periodically check this Site for updates. Your continued use of the Site affirms your agreement to any changes we make to this Privacy Policy.
Please note the distinction between our privacy practices in connection with your visit to the Site, and our Terms of Service.
Information Collected and How It Is Collected
Voluntary Information
We may collect personal information you voluntarily provide to us including, but not limited to your name, e-mail address, postal address, phone number, mobile number and geographic location. You may provide this information when you request information, register, make a purchase or for other purposes. We may also collect demographic information such as gender, date of birth, occupation, employer name and zip code. In limited circumstances, we may collect payment information such as credit card number where needed to complete a requested service or transaction.
By requesting information to your mobile phone, we may obtain the following information from you in connection with our SMS service: your cell phone number, your carrier’s name and the date, time and content of your messages, as well as other information that you provide. We will use such information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
SMS opt in information will not be shared, rented or sold to third party vendors.
Automatically Generated Information
We may also collect non-personally identifiable information that is generated automatically while you are visiting the Site or elsewhere on the Internet when our advertisements are served, also known as log files. This data includes, but is not limited to, information such as IP address, web pages visited before and after visiting the Site, date and time, domain type, type of mobile device you use, your device’s unique ID, web pages you view and links you click on within the Site and interactions with our advertisements delivered by us or advertisements delivered by a third party advertising technology vendor.
This type of information may be collected using different types of technologies, such as cookies and pixels. An IP address, for example, is a unique identifier that certain electronic devices use to identify and communicate with each other on the Internet. When you visit the Site, we may view the IP address of the device you use to connect to the Internet. We use this information to determine the general physical location of the device and understand from what regions of the world the Site visitors come. We also may use your non-personally identifiable information to enhance the Site.
All Site users remain anonymous unless they choose to give us their personal information. You may elect not to allow us to collect and use this non-personally identifiable data as part of our Service by following the Opt Out procedures described below.
Cookies and Other Technologies
Overview
We may use cookies and other technologies to obtain certain types of information when your web browser accesses the Site or visits a web site in our network. ‘Cookies’ are small pieces of information that are stored by your browser. Cookies help us improve your experience on the Site, however, if you wish to block, erase or be warned of the use of cookies, please refer to the paragraph below entitled Disabling Cookies or to your browser manufacturer.
When you view a video on our Sites, a third party may also set a ‘flash cookie’ on your computer. Since removing and rejecting browser cookies may not also remove or reject flash cookies, you will also need to visit: http://www.adobe.com/products/flashplayer/security in order to delete or disable flash cookies. Rejecting or removing browser or flash cookies may affect certain features of our Sites.
This website uses Google Analytics to help analyze how users use the site, which uses cookies.
Cookies are used to collect standard Internet log information and visitor behavior information in an anonymous form. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the website (including IP address) is transmitted to Google. This information is then used to evaluate visitors’ use of the website and to compile statistical reports on website activity for Michael Marcel for Congress.
Google Analytics collects information anonymously. Google will not associate your IP address with any other data held by Google. Neither Michael Marcel for Congress nor Google will link, or seek to link, an IP address with the identity of a computer user.
We will not associate any data gathered from this site with any Personally Identifiable Information from any source, unless you explicitly submit that information via a fill-in form on our website. It reports website trends without identifying individual visitors.
You can opt out of Google Analytics without affecting how you visit the Site – for more information on opting out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites you use, visit this Google page.
We may use other companies to set cookies on the Site and advertisements and gather cookie information for us. In some cases, we may also use another company to operate web servers or process credit card purchases for the Site.
The Site may use cookies and other technology to speed navigation and keep track of items and to gather anonymous traffic data that we may use to enhance the Site, our Services, marketing and other internal purposes.
If you create an account to log on to the Site, Michael Marcel for Congress will set a persistent cookie to store your username and password so that you do not have to enter it more than once.
It also allows us to send confirmations, receipts, updates, alerts and support and administrative messages and to otherwise facilitate your use of and our administration and operation of the Site.
The persistent cookie also enables Michael Marcel for Congress to track and target the interests of users to enhance the experience on the Site. The persistent cookie is removed when you log out.
Disabling Cookies
The ‘Help’ portion of the toolbar on most browsers will tell you how to prevent your browser from accepting cookies, how to have the browser notify you when you receive cookies and how to disable cookies altogether. Note that if you reject or block cookies, it may affect your ability to enjoy the full functionality and experience of the Site.
Web Beacons
Pages of the Site [and our e-mails] may contain small electronic files known as web beacons (also referred to as clear gifs, pixel tags, and single-pixel gifs) that permit Michael Marcel for Congress, for example, to count users who have visited those pages or opened an e-mail and for other related web site statistics.
Information Use and Sharing
Use of Personal Information
If we do receive your personal information, we will only use it for the purposes described where it is collected or otherwise described in this Privacy Policy.
We may share this information outside of Michael Marcel for Congress if:
- You authorize us to do so;
- It is necessary to allow our service providers or agents to provide products or services for us;
- It is necessary in order to provide our products or services to you;
- It is necessary to disclose to entities that perform marketing services on our behalf;
- It is necessary in connection with a sale, merger, or reorganization involving Michael Marcel for Congress;
- It is necessary for customer care, analytics, fraud prevention, marketing, or operations;
- It is necessary to protect our rights or property;
- It is necessary to protect the personal safety of users or the public;
- It is necessary to provide information to attorneys, accountants, regulators, or auditors; or
- Otherwise required or permitted by law.
We may also aggregate your personal information with the information of others and may disclose such information in aggregate form for marketing and promotional purposes in a way that would not identify you individually.
Use of Non-Personally Identifiable Information
Michael Marcel for Congress or our service providers may use non-personally identifiable information as part of the Services to better tailor advertisements and content in an effort to create a more relevant experience for each person that visits the Site or elsewhere on the Internet.
This information may also be used to predict responses to advertisements, determine which ads perform best, optimize advertising effectiveness and provide aggregate reporting.
Contests, Sweepstakes and Other Promotions
On the Site, you may wish to participate in contests and other promotions that we may offer from time to time.
In connection with these promotions, we may use the information you provide to administer the promotions and communicate with you regarding products, services, or promotional offers.
Official Contest Rules will accompany any contest sponsored by Michael Marcel for Congress.
Third Party Features
Third Party Links
For your convenience, we may include or offer third party offers, products or services on the Site. Third party vendors may use cookies or other technologies to serve ads based on your visit to this Site and other websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of websites not under our control.
Social Media Platforms and Websites
Any information, communications, or material you submit to the Site or through social media platforms is submitted at your own risk and without expectation of privacy.
We cannot control the actions of other users of social media platforms and are not responsible for content shared on those platforms.
E-Mail Signups
We appreciate your questions and comments and welcome your e-mails submitted through the Site. Your e-mail address and message will only be used in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Submitting Your E-mail
Submitting your address anywhere on the Site may result in your e-mail address being added to the Michael Marcel for Congress e-mail list.
You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in each e-mail.
Suggesting the Site to a Friend
If you use any feature that includes informing a friend about the Site or soliciting donations or pledges, Michael Marcel for Congress may ask for your friend’s name and e-mail address.
Your friend may contact Michael Marcel for Congress to request removal of this information from our databases.
Text Messaging Opt-In Data
We will not share or sell your text messaging opt-in data, consent, or related personal information with any third parties, unless required by law.
Security
We employ and maintain technology and security measures designed to protect your personal information. However, no data transmission over the Internet can be guaranteed as 100% secure.
Opt Out
If you would like to stop the Site from collecting certain types of information used for tailored advertising, you may opt out by following the instructions provided on the Site.
Your California Privacy Rights
California residents may request information regarding disclosure of personal information to third parties for direct marketing purposes.
To request this information, please contact Michael Marcel for Congress through the Site.
Children
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Visiting the Site From Outside of the United States
If you are visiting the Site from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, or processed in the United States.
Your Information and Third Parties
Michael Marcel for Congress is committed to protecting your privacy and data and will not sell the personal information or data you provide us with to third parties. Any data you provide will be used solely for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy.