Privacy Policy
Effective Date:
2/9/26
This Privacy Policy explains how
John Whetstone for Congress (“we,” “our,” or “the Campaign”) collects, uses, and protects information obtained through this website (Whetstoneforcongress.com).
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Information You Provide Voluntarily
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Mailing address
- Employer and occupation (required for political contributions)
- Payment information (processed securely by third-party vendors)
Automatically Collected Information
- IP address
- Browser type and device information
- Pages visited and time spent on the site
- Referring website or source
This information helps us understand how visitors interact with the website and improve campaign communications.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
- Send campaign updates, newsletters, and event information
- Process donations and comply with federal election laws
- Respond to messages, volunteer sign-ups, and requests
- Improve website functionality and outreach efforts
- Conduct lawful political communications and engagement
3. Political Contributions
Contributions made through this website are subject to Federal Election Commission (FEC) regulations. Federal law requires us to collect and publicly disclose certain donor information, including name, address, occupation, and employer.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
This website may use cookies or similar technologies to:
- Analyze website traffic and performance
- Remember visitor preferences
- Measure the effectiveness of campaign messaging
You may disable cookies through your browser settings, but some features of the website may not function properly.
5. Sharing of Information
John Whetstone for Congress does not sell or rent your personal information.
We may share information with:
- Authorized campaign staff, consultants, and volunteers
- Third-party vendors providing services such as payment processing, website hosting, email delivery, or analytics
- Government agencies when required by law
All service providers are required to protect your information and use it only for authorized campaign purposes.
6. Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information. However, no website or online transmission is completely secure.
7. Third-Party Links
This website may include links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites.
8. Children’s Privacy
This website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
9. Your Choices
You may unsubscribe from campaign emails at any time using the link provided in the message. You may opt out of text messages by replying STOP.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
11. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
John Whetstone for Congress