1. Introduction & Scope
This Privacy Policy ("Policy") governs the collection, use, disclosure, and protection of personal information by Forward Together America (Pending FEC Confirmation) ("Committee," "we," "us," or "our") through the website forwardtogetheramerica.com and all associated subdomains, mobile-optimized pages, and digital properties (collectively, the "Site").
This Policy applies to all visitors, volunteers, donors, supporters, and individuals who interact with our Site or submit information through our digital forms. By accessing or using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the practices described in this Policy.
This Policy is designed to comply with applicable federal and state laws, including but not limited to: the Federal Election Campaign Act (FECA), 52 U.S.C. § 30101 et seq.; the Federal Election Commission (FEC) regulations at 11 C.F.R. Parts 100–116; the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), Cal. Civ. Code § 1798.100 et seq.; the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA); the Colorado Privacy Act (CPA); the Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA); the Utah Consumer Privacy Act (UCPA); the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), 15 U.S.C. § 6501 et seq.; the CAN-SPAM Act, 15 U.S.C. § 7701 et seq.; and the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), 47 U.S.C. § 227.
2. Information We Collect
**A. Information You Provide Directly**
We collect personal information you voluntarily provide when you:
- •Submit a volunteer signup, contact form, or event registration
- •Sign up for email or SMS communications
- •Participate in polls, surveys, or interactive features
- •Register for National Tour events
- •Communicate with us by email, phone, or postal mail
This information may include: full name, email address, mailing address, phone number, date of birth (for age verification), employer and occupation (required by FEC for contributions over $200), and any other information you choose to provide.
**B. Automatically Collected Information**
When you visit the Site, we and our service providers may automatically collect: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, time and date of visit, clickstream data, and device identifiers. This information is collected through cookies, web beacons, pixel tags, and similar tracking technologies.
**C. Information from Third Parties**
We may receive information about you from third-party data providers, social media platforms (when you interact with our social media pages), voter file vendors, and publicly available sources, consistent with applicable law.
3. Federal Election Commission (FEC) Disclosure Requirements
As a federal political committee, we are subject to mandatory disclosure requirements under the Federal Election Campaign Act (FECA) and FEC regulations. This means:
Contributor Disclosure:
Contributions of $200 or more in an election cycle require disclosure of the contributor's name, mailing address, occupation, and employer. This information is reported to the FEC and becomes part of the public record accessible at fec.gov.
Expenditure Reporting:
Our disbursements, including payments to vendors and contractors, are publicly reported to the FEC on a regular basis.
Public Availability:
Information reported to the FEC is publicly available and may be accessed by anyone. We have no control over how third parties use publicly available FEC data.
Recordkeeping:
We are required by law to maintain records of all contributions and expenditures for a minimum of three years.
By submitting a contribution or providing information to this Committee, you acknowledge and consent to these mandatory federal disclosure requirements.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:
Campaign Operations:
Processing volunteer applications, coordinating events, managing tour registrations, and facilitating civic engagement activities.
Communications:
Sending campaign updates, newsletters, event invitations, volunteer coordination messages, and other communications you have requested or consented to receive.
Compliance:
Meeting our legal obligations under FECA, FEC regulations, and applicable state election laws, including mandatory contribution reporting.
Analytics & Improvement:
Understanding how visitors use our Site, improving our digital properties, and measuring the effectiveness of our outreach.
Voter Outreach:
Contacting voters and supporters in connection with the campaign, consistent with applicable law.
Security:
Detecting, preventing, and responding to fraud, abuse, and security incidents.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their own marketing purposes.
6. State-Specific Privacy Rights
California Residents (CCPA/CPRA):
California residents have the right to: know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell; request deletion of personal information (subject to legal exceptions); opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information; correct inaccurate personal information; and limit use of sensitive personal information. To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 45 days. We do not discriminate against individuals who exercise their privacy rights.
Virginia Residents (VCDPA):
Virginia residents have the right to access, correct, delete, and obtain a copy of personal data, and to opt out of targeted advertising and profiling. Submit requests to [email protected].
Colorado Residents (CPA):
Colorado residents have rights similar to Virginia residents under the Colorado Privacy Act. Contact us at [email protected] to exercise your rights.
Connecticut Residents (CTDPA):
Connecticut residents may access, correct, delete, and obtain a portable copy of their personal data. Contact us at [email protected].
Nevada Residents:
Nevada residents may opt out of the sale of covered information. We do not sell personal information as defined under Nevada law.
Note on Political Exemptions:
Some state privacy laws include exemptions for political parties, campaigns, and activities protected by the First Amendment. We will honor rights requests to the extent required by applicable law.
8. Children's Privacy (COPPA)
This Site is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will promptly delete that information.
Individuals under 18 may not make financial contributions to federal political committees under FEC regulations. Volunteer activities for minors require parental or guardian consent.
If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately at [email protected].
9. Data Security
We implement reasonable and appropriate technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. These measures include encrypted data transmission (TLS/SSL), access controls, and regular security assessments.
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. In the event of a data breach that triggers notification obligations under applicable law, we will notify affected individuals and relevant authorities as required.
10. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, comply with our legal obligations (including FEC recordkeeping requirements of at least three years for contribution records), resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
When personal information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it in accordance with our data retention schedule and applicable law.
11. Communications & Opt-Out Rights
Email Communications:
You may opt out of campaign email communications at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any email or by contacting us at [email protected]. Please allow up to 10 business days to process your request. Note that we may still send transactional or legally required communications.
SMS/Text Messages:
If you have opted in to receive text messages, you may opt out by replying STOP to any message. Message and data rates may apply. We comply with the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and obtain required consent before sending marketing text messages.
Postal Mail:
To opt out of postal mail, contact us at Forward Together America, 1007 N Market St Ste G20 PMB 114, Wilmington, DE 19801 or email [email protected].
CAN-SPAM Compliance:
All commercial email communications include our physical mailing address, a clear identification as campaign material, and a functional unsubscribe mechanism, consistent with the CAN-SPAM Act.
12. Third-Party Links & Services
The Site may contain links to third-party websites, social media platforms, and external services. This Policy does not apply to those third-party sites, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
Our social media pages on Instagram and YouTube are subject to those platforms' respective privacy policies and terms of service.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this Policy and, where appropriate, provide additional notice (such as a banner on the Site or an email notification).
Your continued use of the Site after the effective date of any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Policy.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Forward Together America (Pending FEC Confirmation) Forward Together America, 1007 N Market St Ste G20 PMB 114, Wilmington, DE 19801 Email: [email protected]
For California residents exercising CCPA/CPRA rights, please include "California Privacy Request" in the subject line of your email.
For FEC-related inquiries, you may also contact the Federal Election Commission directly at fec.gov or 1-800-424-9530.
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