Privacy Policy

John James for MI respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines the type of information we may collect from you when you visit our website, interact with our campaign, or communicate with us through any medium. By using our website or providing information to us, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

Personal Information

• Full name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and zip code
• Date of birth and gender (when voluntarily provided)
• Citizenship status (for contribution compliance purposes)

Political Information

• Party affiliation and voter registration status
• Policy interests, issue priorities, and survey responses
• Volunteer preferences and event attendance history

Social Media Information

• Publicly available social media profile information when you interact with our accounts
• Social media engagement data (likes, shares, comments on campaign content)
• Information you provide through social media messaging platforms

Voting & Public Record Information

• Publicly available voter file information as permitted by state law
• Voting history (whether you voted, not how you voted — which is never recorded or available)
• District and precinct information

Contribution Information

• Contribution amounts, dates, and payment method details
• Employer name and occupation (required by FEC for contributions over $200)
• Billing address associated with your payment method

Device & Technical Information

• IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers
• Pages visited, time spent on site, referring URLs, and click patterns
• Cookies, pixels, and similar tracking technologies

How We Collect Information

We collect information through the following methods:

• Directly from you — when you sign up for emails, volunteer, donate, attend events, complete surveys, or contact us
• Automatically — through cookies, web beacons, pixels, and analytics tools when you visit our website
• From third parties — from publicly available databases, voter files, data vendors, social media platforms, and partner organizations
• From public records — voter registration files and other publicly available government records

How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

• To communicate with you about the campaign, events, policy positions, and opportunities to get involved
• To process and acknowledge your contributions in compliance with federal and state election law
• To personalize your experience on our website and tailor content to your interests
• To conduct voter outreach, including mail, phone, text, email, and digital advertising
• To comply with legal requirements, including FEC reporting obligations
• To analyze campaign performance and improve our outreach strategies
• To prevent fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access to our systems

Mobile Opt-In & Third-Party Sharing

When you opt in to receive mobile messages (SMS/MMS) from John James for MI, your consent and the information collected through mobile opt-in (including your phone number) will not be shared with or sold to third parties or affiliates for their marketing or promotional purposes. We may share your mobile information with service providers who help us deliver text messages, but only for that purpose and under strict confidentiality agreements.

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may limit some website functionality. We use:

• Essential cookies — required for site functionality (forms, navigation, security)
• Analytics cookies — to understand how visitors use our site (e.g., Google Analytics)
• Advertising cookies — to deliver relevant campaign ads across platforms

Information Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:

• Campaign vendors and service providers who assist with operations (email delivery, data analytics, payment processing)
• The Republican National Committee, state party organizations, and affiliated political committees as permitted by law
• Law enforcement or government agencies when required by law or to protect our legal rights
• As required by the Federal Election Commission for contribution disclosure

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These include encryption, secure servers, access controls, and regular security assessments. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Policy Towards Minors

Our website and campaign services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will take immediate steps to delete it. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us at info@johnjamesmi.com.

Your Rights & Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Opt-out of communications — unsubscribe from emails via the link in any email, or reply STOP to any text message
• Access your data — request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correct your data — request correction of any inaccurate information
• Delete your data — request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal retention requirements)

State Privacy Rights

Residents of certain states may have additional privacy rights under state law. While political campaigns are exempt from some state consumer privacy laws (such as the California Consumer Privacy Act), we strive to respect all individuals' privacy preferences. If you have questions about your rights under your state's privacy laws, please contact us.

Michigan residents may have specific rights under Michigan law regarding the use of voter file information. We comply with all applicable Michigan election and privacy laws in our use of such data.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.