Thank you for visiting the website of Lone Star Rising PAC. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, make a contribution, or interact with us online.
By accessing or using our Site, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information:
A. Personal Information You Provide
This may include:
Name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address
Payment information (processed securely by third-party vendors)
Employer and occupation (as required by federal election law)
Any information you voluntarily submit through forms, petitions, sign-ups, or donations
B. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect:
IP address
Browser type
Device identifiers
Pages viewed, links clicked, and other usage data
Referring website
Cookies and similar tracking technologies
C. Donor Information
Federal law requires us to collect and report:
Name
Mailing address
Occupation
Employer
Amount and date of contributions
We are required to report certain donor information to the Federal Election Commission (FEC) for contributions over $200 in a calendar year.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
Process contributions and comply with federal campaign finance law
Communicate with you, including sending updates, newsletters, and action alerts
Respond to your inquiries
Improve, optimize, and secure our website
Analyze Site usage and trends
Support our political advertising, advocacy, and mission
3. Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share information with:
Service Providers: Payment processors, email platforms, analytics services, fundraising vendors, and other third-party providers supporting our operations
Government Agencies: Including the Federal Election Commission, as required by law
Affiliated Political or Advocacy Organizations: Only if allowed by law and consistent with FEC regulations
Legal Compliance: To comply with subpoenas, court orders, or legal processes
We will never share donor financial information (credit card numbers, bank data), which is handled exclusively by secure third-party processors.
4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We may use cookies, pixel tags, and similar technologies to:
Analyze website performance
Personalize your experience
Deliver targeted advertisements
Measure the effectiveness of online campaigns
You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings. Doing so may affect certain functions of the Site.
5. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
6. Security
We implement reasonable physical, technical, and administrative safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Payment and donation information is processed securely via PCI-compliant third-party vendors.
7. Email & Text Communications
By providing your email address or phone number, you consent to receiving communications from us, including:
Updates
Alerts
Fundraising messages
Political advocacy messages
You may unsubscribe or opt out at any time by following the instructions in the message.
8. Donor Information & Transparency Requirements
We are legally required to report certain donor information to the Federal Election Commission.
We will report:
Name
Mailing address
Employer
Occupation
Contribution amount
We cannot alter or remove information reported to the FEC.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us to request removal.
10. Data Retention
We retain information as long as necessary to:
Comply with federal election laws
Maintain supporter records
Fulfill operational needs
We may archive or delete information pursuant to data-retention requirements.
11. Your Choices
You may:
Opt out of email or SMS communications
Disable cookies
Request updates or corrections to your information
Contact us about any concerns regarding data use
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted with the updated “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: info@lonestarrisingpac.com