Privacy Policy

Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how Doug Charles for Prosper Town Council ("the Campaign," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects information gathered through our website at dougcharles.com (the "Site").

By using this Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. This policy complies with the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA) and Texas Election Code requirements for political advertising.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Voluntarily

We collect information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Sign up for campaign updates or our email list
• Request a yard sign
• Submit a volunteer interest form
• Submit an endorsement
• Ask a question through our Q&A form
• Make a contribution to the campaign
• Contact us via email

This information may include your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and any messages or comments you choose to provide.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including your IP address, browser type, device type, and pages visited. This information helps us improve the Site and understand how visitors use it.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Communicate with you about the campaign, including sending updates, event invitations, and volunteer opportunities
• Fulfill yard sign requests and coordinate deliveries
• Respond to your questions and inquiries
• Display approved endorsements on our website (with your consent)
• Process and acknowledge campaign contributions
• Comply with Texas campaign finance reporting requirements
• Improve our website and campaign operations

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

• Campaign Finance Reports: Contributor information may be disclosed as required by the Texas Ethics Commission and applicable campaign finance laws. Contributions over certain thresholds are a matter of public record.
• Service Providers: We may share information with trusted service providers who assist with campaign operations (such as email services, website hosting, and payment processing), subject to confidentiality agreements.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law, legal process, or government request.
• Public Endorsements: If you submit an endorsement and it is approved for publication, your name and endorsement message may be displayed publicly on the Site.

Your Rights Under Texas Law

Under the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA), you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• The right to confirm whether we are processing your personal data
• The right to access your personal data
• The right to correct inaccuracies in your personal data
• The right to delete personal data you have provided
• The right to obtain a copy of your personal data
• The right to opt out of the sale of personal data (we do not sell personal data)
• The right to opt out of targeted advertising

To exercise these rights, please contact us at doug@dougcharles.com.

Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, comply with legal obligations (including campaign finance record-keeping requirements), resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Campaign finance records are retained as required by Texas law.

Children's Privacy

This Site is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.

Third-Party Links

This Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Doug Charles for Prosper Town Council
Email: doug@dougcharles.com
Website: dougcharles.com