Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how billkolbforbirmingham.com (“we,” “us,” “our,” or the “Site”) collects, uses, shares, and protects information about visitors and people who interact with the campaign (collectively, “you”).

By using the Site, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

Who We Are

This Site is the official website for Bill Kolb for Birmingham City Commission. If you have questions or requests about your data, contact us at info@billkolbforbirmingham.com.

Information We Collect

1) Information you provide directly

  • Contact form submissions: name, email address, phone number (if provided), and the message you send.

  • Newsletter sign-ups or pledges: name and email address.

  • Event or volunteer interest: contact details and any preferences or availability you share.

  • Endorsements or testimonials: name, organization, title, photo/logo, and the content of your endorsement (if you choose to provide it).

We do not seek or require sensitive personal information (for example, Social Security numbers, financial account numbers, health information) through this Site.

2) Information collected automatically

When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect:

  • Usage data such as pages viewed, links clicked, referring/exit pages, and timestamps.

  • Device and browser data such as IP address, browser type, operating system, screen resolution, and general location (city/region inferred from IP).

  • Cookies and similar technologies to keep the Site secure, remember preferences, and understand how the Site is used.

3) Information from third parties

If you engage with us on social platforms (e.g., liking, following, commenting, or sharing), those platforms may share limited information with us consistent with their own privacy policies and your settings.

Donations and payments: We do not process payments on this Site. If we link to a third-party platform for donations or ticketing, that provider’s privacy policy and terms will govern any information you provide there.

How We Use Information

We use your information to:

  • Respond to messages and inquiries you submit through the Site.

  • Send campaign updates, newsletters, or event invites if you opt in.

  • Manage volunteer inquiries, endorsements, and media requests.

  • Operate, maintain, secure, and improve the Site, including analytics and troubleshooting.

  • Comply with applicable laws, regulations, and campaign-finance or records-retention requirements.

We do not sell your personal information. We do not engage in third-party targeted advertising based on your browsing across non-affiliated sites.

Cookies and Online Tracking

We may use the following cookie types:

  • Strictly necessary cookies to deliver core Site functionality and security.

  • Performance/analytics cookies (for example, tools like Google Analytics) to understand aggregate Site usage and improve content.

  • Preference cookies to remember choices you make (e.g., email opt-in status).

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Blocking some cookies may affect Site functionality. The Site does not respond to “Do Not Track” signals.

When We Share Information

We may share limited information with:

  • Service providers that help us operate the Site (for example, web hosting, security, analytics, email delivery). These providers are authorized to process information only as needed to provide their services to us and are not permitted to sell your information.

  • Compliance and legal recipients if required by law, valid legal process, or to protect rights, safety, or security.

  • Volunteers or campaign staff who need access to respond to your inquiry or manage campaign activities you asked to join.

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

Data Retention

We retain information for as long as needed to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, to maintain accurate records, to resolve disputes, to enforce agreements, and to comply with applicable laws and campaign-finance rules. If you request deletion (see “Your Privacy Choices and Rights”), we will review and comply where legally permissible.

Security

We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect information against unauthorized access, use, alteration, or destruction. No method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is fully secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Privacy Choices and Rights

  • Opt-out of emails: You can unsubscribe from campaign emails by using the link in an email (if available) or by contacting info@billkolbforbirmingham.com.

  • Access, correction, or deletion: You may request a copy of your information, ask us to correct it, or request deletion where applicable. Contact info@billkolbforbirmingham.com.

  • Cookie controls: Manage cookie preferences via your browser settings.

California residents (CPRA), Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah residents

Depending on your state, you may have rights to request access, correction, deletion, and to know about our data practices. You can exercise these rights by emailing info@billkolbforbirmingham.com. We will verify your request and respond as required by applicable law. You may use an authorized agent as permitted by law; we may require proof of authorization and identity verification. We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights. We do not sell personal information or share it for cross-context behavioral advertising.

Children’s Privacy

This Site is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided personal information, contact info@billkolbforbirmingham.com so we can delete it.

Third-Party Links

The Site may link to third-party websites or services we do not control. Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies. We encourage you to review those policies before providing information on third-party sites.

International Visitors

The Site is operated in the United States and intended for users located in the United States. If you access the Site from outside the U.S., you understand that your information may be processed in the U.S., where privacy laws may differ from those in your country.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The revised version will be posted on this page. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted indicates your acceptance of the updated Policy.

Contact Us

Questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your information:
info@billkolbforbirmingham.com