PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: August 27, 2025

Kelly Miller for Amherst Treasurer (“we,” “our,” or “the campaign”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit kellymillerfortreasurer.com

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide:
We collect personal information you voluntarily submit, including:

  • Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address

  • Volunteer sign-ups, donation details (processed via secure third-party vendors), and form submissions

  • Any messages or inquiries sent through the website

Automatically Collected Information:
We may collect technical data such as:

  • IP address, browser type, device information, referring site, pages visited, and time spent

  • Collected through cookies and analytics tools like Google Analytics

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

  • Send campaign updates, event invitations, and volunteer opportunities

  • Respond to inquiries or requests

  • Process donations securely

  • Analyze website traffic and improve site performance

  • Comply with legal obligations under Ohio campaign finance laws

3. Use of Third‑Party Tools

We utilize trusted third-party services for campaign operations:

  • Google Analytics – to track website traffic and usage

  • Email & CRM platforms (e.g., HubSpot, Mailchimp) – to manage supporter communications

  • Donation processors (e.g., ActBlue, Anedot, or similar) – to securely process contributions

These third parties handle data on our behalf and are bound by confidentiality and data protection agreements.

4. Ohio Privacy Considerations

While Ohio does not currently have a comprehensive privacy statute, we follow industry best practices and ensure:

  • We do not sell or rent personal information

  • You can request access to, correction of, or deletion of your data where possible

  • Requests can be submitted to kelly4treasurer@gmail.com with the subject line “Privacy Request”

5. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and tracking technologies to:

  • Improve website functionality

  • Analyze site performance and visitor interactions

  • Optimize campaign communications

You can disable cookies via your browser settings, though certain features may not function properly.

6. Data Sharing & Security

Your information may be shared with authorized vendors supporting campaign operations but is never sold. We maintain reasonable security measures, including encryption and secure hosting, to protect personal data. However, no transmission method is 100% secure.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for individuals under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect information from minors. If we discover such data, we will delete it promptly.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The updated “Effective Date” will reflect the latest version.

9. Contact Us

For privacy-related inquiries or requests, contact:

Kelly Miller for Amherst Treasurer