Privacy Policy for ShaneLosee.com

Effective Date: June 10, 2025

Welcome to www.ShaneLosee.com (the “Website”), operated by the Shane Losee Campaign for City Council (“we,” “us,” or “our”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your data when you visit our Website, engage with our campaign, or participate in newsletters, comments, surveys, or polling, in compliance with the Utah Consumer Privacy Act (UCPA), federal regulations, and applicable laws.

By using our Website or engaging with our campaign, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website or provide your information.

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1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information when you interact with our Website or campaign:

a. Personal Information

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, or mailing address provided when signing up for newsletters, commenting, participating in surveys or polls, volunteering, donating, or contacting us.
• Donation Information: Payment details (e.g., credit card information) collected via secure third-party payment processors, plus donor details required by campaign finance laws (e.g., name, address, occupation, employer).
• Survey and Polling Data: Responses to campaign surveys or polls, which may include opinions, preferences, or demographic information (e.g., age or voting district), with your consent.
• Comments: Information you submit through Website comment sections, such as your name, email, and comment content. Please note that comments may be publicly visible.
• Voluntary Submissions: Data provided through forms, event sign-ups, or other interactions.

b. Non-Personal Information

• Usage Data: Website activity, including pages visited, time spent, clicks, and referral sources, collected via cookies or analytics tools.
• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, or device identifiers.

c. Information from Third Parties
We may receive data from third parties, such as voter databases, survey platforms, or campaign tools, to the extent permitted by law.

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2. How We Collect Information

We collect information through:

• Direct Interactions: Forms for newsletters, comments, surveys, polls, donations, or contact requests.
• Automated Technologies: Cookies, web beacons, or analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to track Website usage. You can manage cookies via browser settings.
• Third-Party Services: Payment processors, email marketing platforms (e.g., for newsletters), survey/polling tools, or social media integrations.

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3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Send newsletters with campaign updates, event details, or volunteer opportunities.
• Manage and moderate comments on the Website to foster engagement and prevent abuse.
• Conduct surveys and polls to understand voter preferences and improve our campaign.
• Process donations and comply with Utah campaign finance reporting requirements.
• Enhance our Website and campaign through analytics and user feedback.
• Respond to inquiries or provide support.
• Meet legal obligations, such as maintaining campaign finance records.
• Prevent fraud or unauthorized activity.

Under the UCPA, we process personal data only for specified purposes and with a lawful basis, such as your consent or legitimate campaign interests.

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4. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information as follows:

• Service Providers: Third-party vendors (e.g., payment processors, email platforms, survey/polling tools, or analytics services) process data on our behalf and are contractually required to protect it.
• Legal Compliance: Donation details (e.g., name, amount, occupation, employer) may be publicly reported per Utah campaign finance laws. Comments may be publicly visible on the Website, including your name or pseudonym.
• Campaign Partners: Limited data may be shared with volunteers or affiliates for campaign coordination, with your consent where required.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose data to comply with Utah or federal laws (e.g., campaign finance rules enforced by the Utah Lieutenant Governor’s Office) or legal processes (e.g., subpoenas).

We do not sell your personal information for marketing purposes.

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5. Your Rights Under Utah Law

Under the Utah Consumer Privacy Act (UCPA), Utah residents have the following rights:

• Right to Know: Request details about the personal information we collect or share.
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of your data, subject to legal exceptions (e.g., campaign finance records).
• Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of data sales or targeted advertising. We do not sell data or engage in targeted advertising under UCPA definitions.
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights.

To exercise these rights, contact us at [insert campaign email address] or via the contact form on www.ShaneLosee.com. We will respond within 45 days, per UCPA requirements.

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6. Federal Compliance

We adhere to:

• CAN-SPAM Act: You may unsubscribe from newsletters or emails by clicking the “unsubscribe” link or contacting us.
• Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA): Our Website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected such data, we will delete it promptly.
• FTC Guidelines: We follow transparent data practices and secure data handling.

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7. Data Security

We use reasonable security measures, including:

• SSL encryption for data transmission.
• PCI-DSS-compliant payment processors.
• Restricted data access to authorized campaign personnel.

No system is fully secure. In case of a breach, we will notify affected individuals as required by Utah law.

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8. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies for:

• Essential Functions: Navigation, donation processing.
• Analytics: Tracking usage (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Surveys/Polls: Managing responses.

You may disable cookies in your browser, but this may affect Website functionality.

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9. Third-Party Links

Our Website may link to third-party sites (e.g., donation platforms, social media). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

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10. Data Retention

We keep data only as needed:

• Donation records: At least five years per Utah law.
• Newsletter, comment, survey, or poll data: Until you opt out, request deletion, or the campaign ends.
• Usage data: Typically one year for analytics.

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11. International Users

The Website is intended for U.S. users. Data may be processed in the U.S., where data protection laws may differ from those in other countries.

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12. Policy Updates

We may update this policy from time to time. Significant changes will be posted on the Website with a new effective date. Please review this policy periodically.

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13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:

Shane Losee Campaign for City Council
Email: Shane@sguwant.com
Website: www.ShaneLosee.com

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Compliance Notes:

Federal: Ensure FTC-compliant data security; COPPA compliance for under-13 users.

Newsletters: Use double opt-in consent for subscriptions; include CAN-SPAM-compliant unsubscribe links.

Comments: Moderate to prevent spam; clarify if users’ names are public.

Surveys/Polls: Obtain consent for data use; anonymize responses where possible.

Utah Laws: Comply with Utah Code § 10-3-208 for finance disclosures. The UCPA may not fully apply, but rights are offered for transparency.