Effective Date: May 14, 2026
Welcome to the website for Friends of Kirsten McTernan (“Campaign,” “we,” “our,” or “us”), located at mcternanforpa.com.
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you provide through this website. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices available to you when you visit our website.
Information We Collect
We collect only the information necessary to operate the website and support campaign activities.
Information You Voluntarily Provide
Donations
When you make a donation through our website, we or our third-party payment processor may collect information such as:
- Name
- Billing address
- Email address
- Phone number
- Payment information
- Employer and occupation information (when required by law)
Payment information is processed securely by our third-party payment processor and is not stored on our servers.
Contact Us Form
When you submit a message through our contact form, we may collect:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number (if provided)
- Message content
Volunteer Form
When you sign up to volunteer, we may collect:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Mailing address (if provided)
- Areas of volunteer interest
- Availability or related information you choose to provide
Automatically Collected Information
Like most websites, we may automatically collect limited technical information, including:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device type
- Pages visited
- Date and time of access
- Referring website addresses
This information helps us maintain website security and improve site functionality.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to:
- Maintain website functionality
- Analyze website traffic
- Improve user experience
- Support donation processing
You can generally disable cookies through your browser settings, though some website features may not function properly.
How We Use Information
We may use the information collected to:
- Process donations
- Respond to inquiries
- Coordinate volunteer activities
- Communicate campaign updates
- Comply with legal and campaign finance obligations
- Improve website performance and security
Sharing of Information
We do not sell or rent personal information.
We may share information with trusted third parties that assist in operating the website or supporting campaign activities, including:
- Payment processors
- Email communication providers
- Website hosting providers
- Volunteer management tools
- Legal or compliance advisors
We may also disclose information when required by law or to protect our legal rights.
Campaign Finance Compliance
Certain donations may require the collection and reporting of contributor information under applicable election and campaign finance laws. Information may be disclosed to government agencies as required by law.
Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Third-Party Services
Our website may use third-party services for donations, analytics, or communications. Those services may collect information according to their own privacy policies.
We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any third-party services used through this website.
Children’s Privacy
This website is not directed toward children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Your Choices
You may opt out of campaign emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in campaign communications or by contacting us directly through the website.
You may also contact us to request updates or corrections to your information where applicable.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our handling of personal information, please contact:
Friends of Kirsten McTernan
Website: mcternanforpa.com
