Privacy Policy
Effective Date: December 1, 2025
Sean Connolly for Congress (“the Campaign”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) operates the website seanforohio.com (the “Site”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our website. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of information we receive from users of the Site.
By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We utilize Ninja Forms and other standard web technologies to collect information that helps us organize and communicate with our supporters.
Personal Information
While using our Site, we may ask you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information (“Personal Information”) that can be used to contact or identify you. This may include, but is not limited to:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Mailing address / Zip Code
- Volunteer interests and availability
Usage Data (Log Data)
Like many site operators, we collect information that your browser sends whenever you visit our Site. This may include information such as your computer’s Internet Protocol (“IP”) address, browser type, browser version, the pages of our Site that you visit, and the time and date of your visit.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your Personal Information to:
- Send you campaign updates, newsletters, and press releases.
- Coordinate volunteer activities and events.
- Respond to your inquiries and feedback.
- Process donations (via our secure third-party payment processors).
- Comply with federal election laws and reporting requirements.
3. Text Messaging (SMS) Compliance
Crucial Notice Regarding SMS Opt-In Data: If you provide us with your mobile phone number and opt-in to receive text messages from the Campaign:
- No Sharing: mobile information will NOT be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. All other categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.
- Opt-Out: You may opt out of receiving text messages at any time by replying “STOP” to any message you receive from us.
4. Cookies
We use “cookies” to collect information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Site.
5. Third-Party Services
We may employ third-party companies and individuals to facilitate our Site (e.g., hosting, analytics, donation processing). These third parties have access to your Personal Information only to perform specific tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.
- Donations: Donations are processed by secure third-party providers (e.g., ActBlue, WinRed, etc.). We do not store your credit card information on our servers.
6. Security
The security of your Personal Information is important to us, but remember that no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
7. Links to Other Sites
Our Site may contain links to other sites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party’s site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us via the form on our website.
