Privacy Policy for Decentralize America PAC

Decentralize America PAC is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services. Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this policy, please do not use our website or services. This policy is designed to comply with California laws, including the California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA) and, to the extent applicable, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information from you in the past 12 months. We collect this information directly from you, automatically through your use of our services, or from third-party sources such as public databases or service providers.

A. Personal Information

  • Identifiers such as name, email address, phone number, mailing address, or other contact details.
  • Account information, such as usernames and passwords.
  • Financial information, such as payment details for donations.
  • Commercial information, such as donation history or services used.

B. Non-Personal Information

  • Internet or electronic network activity, such as IP address, browser type, operating system, and device information.
  • Browsing behavior, such as pages viewed and links clicked.

C. Information from Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and analyze website traffic. We do not currently respond to Do Not Track (DNT) signals, as there is no uniform standard for compliance. [Include a link to your cookie policy if applicable.]

D. Sensitive Information

We may collect sensitive personal information, such as political opinions or affiliations (e.g., through petitions or surveys). We do not intentionally collect other sensitive information (e.g., health, racial or ethnic origin, etc.). Please do not share unrelated sensitive information through our services. You have the right to limit our use of your sensitive personal information.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following business or commercial purposes:

  • To provide and maintain our services, including processing donations and managing petitions.
  • To process transactions and manage your account.
  • To improve our website and personalize your experience.
  • To communicate with you, including sending updates, newsletters, or promotional materials.
  • To comply with legal obligations, such as campaign finance reporting.
  • For internal analytics and research.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or share your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising. We may disclose your information in the following cases:

  • With Service Providers: To facilitate our services, such as payment processors, email service providers, or analytics tools.
  • For Legal Compliance: If required by law, such as to regulatory authorities like the Federal Election Commission, or to respond to legal processes.
  • With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to share your information.
  • In Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, sale, or asset transfer.

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Specific retention periods vary based on the type of information and applicable laws.

5. Your Privacy Rights

California residents have specific rights regarding their personal information under the CCPA/CPRA and other laws. We will not discriminate against you for exercising these rights. You may have the following rights:

  1. Right to Know/Access: Request disclosure of the categories of personal information we have collected about you, the sources, purposes, and categories shared or sold (twice per 12 months).
  2. Right to Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate personal information.
  3. Right to Deletion: Request the deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
  4. Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of the sale or sharing of your personal information (though we do not sell or share).
  5. Right to Limit Use: Limit the use and disclosure of sensitive personal information.
  6. Right to Non-Discrimination: Not be discriminated against for exercising your rights.

To exercise these rights, submit a verifiable request to us at privacy@decamerica.com or by mailing XXX. We may need to verify your identity. Under California's Shine the Light law, you may request information about disclosures to third parties for direct marketing (though we do not do so).

6. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction. However, no security system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

7. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected such information, we will delete it. If you are under 18 and a California resident, you may request removal of content you posted under the Online Eraser law by contacting us at privacy@decamerica.com.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at privacy@decamerica.com or by mail at XXX.

By using our website and services, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy. Thank you for trusting Decentralize America PAC with your personal information.