Privacy Policy
Introduction
Jake Merrick for Oklahoma Governor ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our campaign website, including any other media form, media channel, mobile website, or mobile application related or connected to this website.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the site.
Information We Collect
We may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect via the website includes:
Personal Data
Personally identifiable information, such as your name, email address, telephone number, and home address, that you voluntarily give to us when you register with the website, make a donation, sign up for our newsletter, or participate in campaign activities. You are under no obligation to provide us with personal information, with the caveat that your refusal to do so may prevent you from using certain features of the website.
Derivative Data
Information our servers automatically collect when you access the website, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, access times, and the pages you have viewed directly before and after accessing the website.
Financial Data
Financial information, such as data related to your payment method (e.g., valid credit card number, card brand, expiration date) that we may collect when you make a donation. We store only very limited, if any, financial information that we collect. Otherwise, all financial information is stored by our payment processor, and you are encouraged to review their privacy policy and contact them directly for responses to your questions.
Mobile Device Data
Device information, such as your mobile device ID, model, and manufacturer, and information about the location of your device, if you access the website from a mobile device.
Use of Your Information
Having accurate information about you permits us to provide you with a smooth, efficient, and customized experience. Specifically, we may use information collected about you via the website to:
- Create and manage your account.
- Process donations and transactions.
- Send you a newsletter or campaign updates.
- Email you regarding your donation or volunteer activities.
- Fulfill and manage campaign volunteer opportunities.
- Request feedback and contact you about your use of the website.
- Respond to your inquiries and customer service requests.
- Develop targeted advertising and marketing campaigns.
- Analyze website usage and optimize user experience.
- Notify you of updates to the website.
- Prevent fraudulent transactions, monitor against theft, and protect against criminal activity.
Disclosure of Your Information
We may share information we have collected about you in certain situations. Your information may be disclosed as follows:
By Law or to Protect Rights
If we believe the release of information about you is necessary to respond to legal process, to investigate or remedy potential violations of our policies, or to protect the rights, property, and safety of others, we may share your information as permitted or required by any applicable law, rule, or regulation.
Campaign Reporting Requirements
We are required by law to report certain donor information to the appropriate election authorities. This information becomes public record and may include your name, address, occupation, employer, and donation amount.
Third-Party Service Providers
We may share your information with third parties that perform services for us or on our behalf, including payment processing, data analysis, email delivery, hosting services, customer service, and marketing assistance.
Marketing Communications
With your consent, or with an opportunity for you to withdraw consent, we may share your information with third parties for marketing purposes.
Cookies and Web Beacons
We may use cookies, web beacons, tracking pixels, and other tracking technologies on the website to help customize the website and improve your experience. When you access the website, your personal information is not collected through the use of tracking technology. Most browsers are set to accept cookies by default. You can remove or reject cookies, but be aware that such action could affect the availability and functionality of the website.
Third-Party Websites
The website may contain links to third-party websites and applications of interest, including advertisements and external services, that are not affiliated with us. Once you have used these links to leave the website, any information you provide to these third parties is not covered by this Privacy Policy, and we cannot guarantee the safety and privacy of your information. Before visiting and providing any information to any third-party websites, you should inform yourself of the privacy policies and practices of the third party responsible for that website, and should take those steps necessary to, in your discretion, protect the privacy of your information.
Security of Your Information
We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to help protect your personal information. While we have taken reasonable steps to secure the personal information you provide to us, please be aware that despite our efforts, no security measures are perfect or impenetrable, and no method of data transmission can be guaranteed against any interception or other type of misuse.
Your Rights
You have the right to request access to the personal information we collect from you, change that information, or delete it in some circumstances. To request to review, update, or delete your personal information, please contact us using the contact information provided below.
Contact Us
If you have questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Jake Merrick for Oklahoma Governor123 Main Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
Email: privacy@jakemerrick.com
Phone: (405) 555-1234
Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated "Revised" date and the updated version will be effective as soon as it is accessible. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy frequently to be informed of how we are protecting your information.
Last revised: May 4, 2025