Privacy Policy
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Legal Disclaimer
Walter Kirkland for Congress**
Paid for by Walter Kirkland for Congress.
The information provided on this website is for general informational and campaign-related purposes only. While we strive to keep the content accurate and up to date, the Campaign makes no warranties or representations regarding the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of any information contained on this site.
Nothing on this website should be interpreted as:
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Legal advice
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Financial advice
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Professional guidance
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An endorsement by any organization unless explicitly stated
Your use of this website and any actions you take based on its content are at your own risk.
The Campaign is not responsible for and does not endorse any third-party content, websites, or services linked from this site. We are not liable for any damages or losses that occur from accessing or relying on external materials.
By using this website, you acknowledge and agree that:
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Content may change without notice
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The Campaign is not liable for errors, omissions, technical issues, or temporary website downtime
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Submissions made through forms, volunteer portals, or donation tools may be stored and processed by third-party platforms
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Donation processing is handled by secure third-party providers, and the Campaign does not store full payment details
Use of this website signifies your agreement with this disclaimer and all applicable campaign policies.
For questions or concerns, please contact the Campaign at:
Walter Kirkland for Congress — Prince George’s County, Maryland
Email: [Insert Campaign Email]
Phone: [Insert Campaign Number]
Privacy Policy
Walter Kirkland for Congress**
Effective Date: January 2025
Walter Kirkland for Congress (“the Campaign,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard information when you visit our website, sign up for updates, donate, volunteer, or otherwise engage with the Campaign online.
By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
A. Personal Information You Provide
When you:
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Sign up for email updates or volunteer forms
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Make a donation
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Contact the Campaign
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Engage with interactive tools
You may provide:
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Name
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Email address
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Phone number
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Mailing address
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Donation amount (payment data is processed securely by third-party processors)
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Volunteer preferences
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Any other information you submit
B. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
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IP address
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Browser type
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Device information
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Referring/exit pages
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Pages visited and time spent
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Cookies and tracking identifiers
This information helps us improve website performance and user experience.
C. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We may use:
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Cookies
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Pixel tags
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Analytics tools (such as Google Analytics)
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Advertising tools (such as Facebook Pixel)
These allow us to understand campaign traffic, optimize outreach, and improve site functionality.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected to:
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Communicate campaign updates, news, and alerts
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Process and acknowledge donations
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Manage volunteer programs and event participation
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Improve website performance and functionality
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Personalize your online experience
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Comply with federal election laws
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Strengthen outreach and voter engagement efforts
We will never sell your personal information.
3. Donation Information & Compliance
Donations are processed by secure third-party payment processors.
To comply with Federal Election Commission (FEC) regulations, donors may be required to provide:
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Full name
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Address
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Occupation and employer
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Donation amount
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Eligibility confirmation (e.g., U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident)
The Campaign does not store your full credit card or payment data.
4. How We Share Your Information
We may share information with:
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Trusted vendors or consultants who support campaign operations (e.g., email services, payment processors, analytics tools)
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Compliance teams required to meet FEC reporting laws
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Platforms used for campaign communications and digital outreach
We do not sell, trade, or rent personal information to outside parties.
We may also share information if required by:
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Law enforcement
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Court order
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Applicable federal election laws
5. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:
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Encrypted connections (HTTPS)
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Secure third-party payment processors
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Limited internal access to personal information
However, no website or data system can guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Choices
You may:
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Opt out of receiving email updates by clicking "unsubscribe" in any email
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Disable cookies through your browser settings
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Request corrections to your personal information by contacting us
If you wish to request deletion of your information, we will honor all applicable legal requirements.
7. Links to Third-Party Sites
Our website may contain links to external websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.
We encourage you to review their policies.
8. Children’s Privacy
This website is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be posted with an updated “Effective Date” at the top of the page.
Your continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
10. Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy or to update your information, please contact:
Walter Kirkland for Congress Campaign
Email: [Insert campaign email]
Phone: [Insert number]
Location: Prince George’s County, Maryland