Privacy Policy
Effective Date: September 17, 2026
Maria for 52 (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors and users (“you” or “your”) of our political campaign website at mariafor52.com. This Privacy Policy describes our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information through our website. By accessing and using our website, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
a. Personal Information. We may collect personal information you voluntarily provide to us, such as your name, email address, postal address, phone number, employer and occupation (where required by campaign finance law), and any other information you submit through forms on our website, including volunteer sign-ups, yard sign requests, event registrations, and contribution forms.
b. Text Messaging Opt-In Data. If you choose to opt in to receive text messages from us, we may collect your phone number and related data required to provide text messaging services.
c. Contribution Information. If you make a contribution through our website, payment card and bank account details are collected and processed by our third-party payment processor, not by us. We receive contribution records including contributor name, address, employer, occupation, and amount, as required by Illinois campaign finance law.
d. Automatically Collected Information. When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, browser, and usage patterns. This information may include IP address, browser type, pages viewed, referring website, cookies, and other tracking technologies.
2. How We Use Information
We may use the personal information you provide for the following purposes:
– To communicate with you, respond to your inquiries, and provide information about the campaign
– To send you updates, newsletters, and other campaign-related information
– To coordinate volunteer activities, events, and the delivery of campaign materials
– To process and record contributions and comply with campaign finance reporting requirements
– To analyze and improve our website’s performance, content, and user experience
– To comply with legal obligations and enforce our rights and agreements
Text Messaging Opt-In Data. Your phone number and related data collected for text messaging services will be used only to send you campaign-related text messages and updates.
3. Sharing of Information
a. We do not sell or rent your personal information. We will not share or disclose your personal information to third parties except as described in this Privacy Policy or when required by law.
b. We may share information with service providers who perform functions on our behalf, such as email platforms, text messaging providers, payment processors, and website hosts. These providers are permitted to use the information only to perform services for us.
c. No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. All categories mentioned above exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.
d. Campaign Finance Disclosure. Illinois law requires campaign committees to publicly report the name, address, employer, and occupation of contributors who give above certain thresholds, along with the amount and date of the contribution. Information reported to the Illinois State Board of Elections becomes a public record. We cannot remove this information from public disclosure filings.
e. We may disclose information if required by law, subpoena, or legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of the campaign or others.
4. Cookies and Tracking
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to operate the site, remember your preferences, and understand how the site is used. Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. Disabling cookies may affect how parts of the site function.
5. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the security of your personal information and use industry-standard security technologies to safeguard it. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Choices
– Email. You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link in any campaign email, or by contacting us at [CONTACT EMAIL].
– Text messages. You may opt out at any time by replying STOP to any campaign text message. Reply HELP for assistance.
– Access and correction. You may contact us at [CONTACT EMAIL] to request access to, correction of, or deletion of the personal information we hold about you. We will honor these requests where we are able, except where retention is required by campaign finance law or other legal obligations.
7. Third-Party Services
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services, including social media platforms and payment processors. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies when using their websites or services.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our records.
9. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as needed for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, and for as long as required by applicable campaign finance recordkeeping and reporting laws.
10. Updates to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Changes are effective immediately upon posting of the revised Privacy Policy on our website. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Maria for 52
125 Carriage Lane
North Barrington, IL 60010