Privacy Policy
Effective Date: August 1, 2025
Last Updated: November 15, 2025
This privacy policy (“Policy”) applies to the website and digital properties of the OwensForUs Campaign (the “Campaign”, “we”, “us”, or “our”), including the site found at owensforus.com and its associated pages (the “Site”), along with our email/SMS messaging programs, story-submission tools, artwork-upload features, volunteer sign-up forms, donation pages, and other digital tools (collectively, the “Services”).
By accessing or using our Services, you consent to the practices described in this Policy. If you do not agree with these practices, please do not use our Services.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide Directly
We collect information you voluntarily provide, including when you:
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Sign up for updates or newsletters.
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Submit artwork through the Future Leaders page.
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Share personal experiences via Share Your Story.
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Join our volunteer efforts through any “Get Involved” form.
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Make a donation or purchase campaign merchandise.
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Fill out contact forms or send us a message.
This may include:
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Name, email address, mailing address, and phone number.
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Employer and occupation (required by campaign finance law for donations).
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Payment information (processed by third parties; card details are not stored by us).
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Uploaded artwork, files, or written submissions.
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Any optional information you include in messages or forms.
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
We may automatically collect:
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IP address, browser type, device type, and operating system.
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Pages viewed, time spent, links clicked, referring URLs.
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Cookies, tracking pixels, and analytics data.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use information to:
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Process and display submissions (artwork or stories) with permission.
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Communicate with you about campaign updates, events, volunteer opportunities, and news.
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Process donations and comply with campaign finance reporting requirements.
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Maintain, improve, and secure the Site and Services.
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Analyze engagement and improve communication strategy.
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Prevent fraud, investigate issues, and comply with legal obligations.
3. How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information:
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With service providers (hosting, analytics, email, SMS, payment processors).
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With government agencies as legally required (e.g., FEC donation reporting).
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With your consent, such as when publishing artwork or personal stories.
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In aggregated or de-identified form that does not identify you personally.
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As part of organizational transitions or successor committees.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
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Improve functionality and performance.
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Measure engagement with pages and forms.
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Support donation tools and submissions like Future Leaders and Share Your Story.
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Analyze overall traffic and user behavior.
You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings, but disabling them may impact functionality.
5. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
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Access information we hold about you.
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Request corrections or deletion of personal data.
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Withdraw consent (including removal of artwork or story submissions).
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Opt out of campaign emails or SMS messages.
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Request a copy or transfer of your data.
To make a request, email: info@owensforus.com
6. Data Retention
We retain information only as long as needed for campaign operations, legal compliance, or legitimate purposes.
Artwork or story submissions may remain on the Site unless you request removal.
When information is no longer required, we securely delete or anonymize it.
7. Security
We use reasonable physical, administrative, and technical safeguards to protect your information. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection of transmitted data.
8. International Data Transfers
If you access our Services from outside the United States, your information will be transferred to the U.S.
By using our Services, you consent to this transfer.
9. Children’s Information
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 except through Future Leaders artwork submissions, which require a parent or guardian to submit on the child’s behalf.
If you believe personal information was collected without proper consent, please contact us immediately at info@owensforus.com.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Policy periodically. Updates will be posted with a new “Last Updated” date.
Your continued use of our Services indicates acceptance of any revised Policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Policy or your information, contact:
OwensForUs Campaign
PO Box 524
Blythe, CA 92226
Email: info@owensforus.com
Phone: 760-465-4550
