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Privacy Policy & Terms of Service
Last updated: 10/10/2023

This Privacy Policy explains how Friends of Meg Ryan Shockey ("Campaign," "we," or "us") collects, uses, and discloses information about you when you access or use our website, mobile sites, and mobile applications that link to this Privacy Policy (collectively, the "Site").

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We may change this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make changes, we will notify you by revising the date at the top of the policy, and, in some cases, we may provide you with additional notice (such as adding a statement to our website homepage or sending you a notification). We encourage you to review the Privacy Policy whenever you access the Site or otherwise interact with us to stay informed about our information practices and the choices available to you. 

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By subscribing your cell phone number, you agree to the terms & privacy policy, and to receive messages to support Friends of Meg Ryan Shockey. Message frequency varies. Reply STOP to opt out. Reply HELP for help or contact us at MegRyanShockey11@gmail.com. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. The Campaign may discontinue the program at any time without notice.

Collection of Information

Information You Provide To Us

We collect information you provide directly to us. For example, we collect information when you sign up to receive updates, request information, fill out a form, sign up as a volunteer, sign up for an event, make a donation, communicate with us via third party social media sites, request support, send us an email, or otherwise communicate with us. The types of information we may collect includes your name, contact information (such as email address, postal address, and phone number), credit card and other payment information (which may be collected directly by a third-party processor), and any other information you choose to provide. 

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In addition, the Federal Election Commission (FEC) may require us to collect certain personal information from donors. For example, the FEC requires us to collect (and disclose to them) the name, and mailing address of all individuals. 

Automatically Collected Information 

When you ​access or use our Site, we may automatically collect information about you, including: 

  • Transactional Information: If you make a donation or purchase, we may collect information about the transaction, such as donation amount, purchase price, product details, and date and location of the transaction.

  • Location Information: We may derive the approximate location of your device, such as from your IP address. 

Information We Collect from Other Sources

We and our service providers may also obtain information about you from other sources and combine that with information we collect about you on our Site.

Use of Information

We may use the information we collect to: 

  • Provide, maintain, support, and improve our Site; 

  • Provide and deliver the information you request, process donations and transactions, and send you related information, including confirmations and receipts;

  • Respond to your emails, comments, questions, and requests and otherwise contact you about your participation in the campaign and the use of the Site;

  • Communicate with you about the campaign, such as sending you information to keep you informed about various issues, events, activities, and volunteer opportunities, and provide news and information we think will be of interest to you (see "Your Choices" below for information about how to opt out of these communications at any time;

  • To solicit volunteers, donations, and support for the Campaign and for other candidates, issues, and organizations that we support and to connect you with other volunteers;

  • Contact you if state or federal election laws require us to request additional information from you; 

  • Remind you to vote and register to vote and assist you in finding your registration information, polling location, and campaign events near you; 

  • Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities in connection with our Site; 

  • Personalize the Site and provide advertisements, content, or features based on your preferences, interests, and browsing and online activities; 

  • Carry out any other purpose described to you at the time the information was collected.

Sharing of Information

We may share information about you as follows or as otherwise described in this Privacy Policy:

  • To report required information to the Federal Elections Commission, including name and mailing address; 

  • In response to a request for information if we believe disclosure is in accordance with, or required by, any applicable law or legal process, including lawful requests by public authorities to meet national security or law enforcement requirements;

  • When we believe in good faith that we are lawfully authorized or required to do so or that doing so is reasonably necessary or appropriate to comply with the law or legal processes or respond to lawful requests, claims or legal authorities, including responding to lawful subpoenas, warrants, or court orders;

  • If we believe your actions are inconsistent with the spirit or language of our user agreements or policies, or to protect the rights, property, and safety of the Campaign, its employees, volunteers, constituents, or others; 

  • In connection with, or during negotiations of, any reorganization, formation of new committee or successor organization, asset sale or transfer, financing or lending transaction or in any other situation where personal information may be disclosed or transferred as one of the assets of the Campaign; and

  • With your consent or at your direction, including if we notify you through our Services that the information you provide will be shared in a particular manner and you provide such information.

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We may also share aggregated or de-identified information that cannot reasonably be used by those third parties to identify you.  The above excludes text messaging originator opt-in data and consent, which information will not be shared with any third parties, provided that the foregoing does not apply to sharing (1) with vendors, consultants and other service providers who need access to such information to carry out work on our behalf (and who will not use such information for their own purposes); (2) if we believe disclosure is required by any applicable law, rule, or regulation or to comply with law enforcement or legal process; and (3) if the user consents to our sharing of such information.

Links to Other Websites

The Site may contain links to other websites. For example, we may link to third-party sites to facilitate donations. Any personal information you provide on such linked pages is provided directly to that third party and is subjective to that third party's privacy policy and not this privacy policy. We encourage you to learn about their privacy and security practices and policies before providing them with personal information.

Social Sharing Features

The Site may offer social sharing features and other integrated tools (such as the Facebook "Like" button, which let you share actions you take on our Site with other media, and vice versa). Your use of such features enables the sharing of information with your friends or the public, depending on your privacy settings for the relevant social media site. For more information about the purpose and scope of data collection and processing in connection with social sharing features, please visit the privacy policies of the entities that provide these features.

Advertising & Analytics Services Provided by Others

We may allow others to provide analytics services and serve advertisements on our behalf across the web and in mobile applications. These entities may use cookies, web beacons, device identifies, and other technologies to collect information about your use of the Site and other websites and application, including your IP address, web browser, mobile network information, pages viewed, time spent on pages or in apps, links clicked, and sonversion information. This information may be used by the Campaign and others, to, among other things, analyze and track data, determine the popularity of certain content, deliver advertising and content targeted to your interests on our Site and other websites, and better understand your online activity. 

Transfer of Information to the U.S.

The Campaign is based in the United States and is directed to U.S. residents, and we process and store information in the U.S. If you are located outside of the U.S., we, and our service providers, may store, access, or transfer your information to jurisdictions that may not provide equivalent levels of data protection as your home jurisdiction.

Your Choices: 
Account Information

You may request that we update, correct, or delete the information you provide to us by emailing us at info@megformayor.com. However, note that we may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes. We may also retain cached or archived copies of information about you for a certain period of time. 

Promotional Communications

You may opt out of receiving promotional emails by clicking "unsubscribe," which is listed at the end of every email. You may also opt out of text messages at any time by replying STOP to any message.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at info@megformayor.com.

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