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PRIVACY POLICY

A legal disclaimer

Effective Date:05/20/2025
This Privacy Policy explains how the Mike Pedersen for Congress campaign ("we," "our," or "the campaign") collects, uses, shares, and protects your personal information when you visit or interact with www.MikePedersenForCongress.com.

By using this site, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information from you when you voluntarily provide it through our website, such as when you:

  • Sign up to volunteer

  • Donate to the campaign

  • Subscribe to updates or email newsletters

  • RSVP for an event

  • Fill out any forms (including contact, volunteer, or request forms)

Information collected may include:

  • Full name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Mailing address

  • Occupation and employer (as required by campaign finance laws)

  • Payment details (processed through secure third-party vendors)

  • IP address and browser/device information

2. How We Use Your Information

The campaign may use the information we collect from you for the following purposes:

  • To contact you with campaign updates, news, and action alerts

  • To process donations and meet campaign finance reporting requirements

  • To respond to your inquiries or requests

  • To send you promotional emails, text messages, or calls

  • To organize and manage volunteer or supporter activities

  • To improve website functionality and campaign outreach

By submitting your phone number and/or email address, you consent to receive campaign-related communications, including SMS messages and emails. Message and data rates may apply. You can opt out at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions or replying "STOP" to text messages.

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your personal information to any third party. We may share your information only with:

  • Trusted vendors or service providers who help us operate our website, process donations, or manage campaign outreach (e.g., email/SMS platforms)

  • Regulatory bodies, when required to comply with campaign finance laws (such as FEC reporting)

  • Law enforcement or government agencies if required by law, subpoena, or legal process

All third-party partners are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes of supporting our campaign.

4. Data Security

We take appropriate and reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.

While no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, we work with trusted platforms and vendors to ensure the security of your data, including encrypted donation forms and secured servers.

5. Use of Cookies and Analytics

We may use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience, analyze site traffic, and improve campaign messaging.

We may also use third-party services like Google Analytics to better understand visitor behavior. These services may collect non-identifiable information such as browser type, IP address, and time spent on site.

You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings.

6. Links to Other Websites

Our site may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these sites. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

7. Children's Privacy

This website is intended for users over the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has submitted personal information, we will promptly delete it.

8. Your Rights and Choices

You may at any time:

  • Unsubscribe from emails or texts

  • Request access to the personal information we have about you

  • Ask us to correct or delete your information

  • Contact us with any questions or concerns about your data

To exercise your rights or for any privacy-related concerns, contact us using the information below.

9. Military and Government Affiliation Disclaimer

Mike Pedersen is a proud retired U.S. Marine Corps aviator. Any references to the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, U.S. Naval Academy, Department of Defense, or any associated logos or imagery are strictly for biographical and illustrative purposes only.

No endorsement by the U.S. Marine Corps, Department of Defense, U.S. Navy, or any government entity is implied or intended. This campaign is a private political effort and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any government agency.

10. Updates to This Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. The most current version will be posted on this page with the updated effective date. Continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of any changes.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us:

Mike Pedersen for Congress
📧 Email: Mike@MikePedersenForCongress.com
📍 Mailing Address: PO Box 150399 Cape Coral, FL 33915
🌐 Website: www.MikePedersenForCongress.com

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Mike Pedersen is a retired member of the U.S. Marines and a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy. Use of his military rank, job titles, and photographs in uniform does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Marine Corps, The U.S. Navy or the Department of Defense.

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