Privacy Policy

Effective Date: November 10, 2025

Tony Smith for Plant City Commissioner (“we,” “us,” or “the Campaign”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use and share it, and the choices you have. By visiting our website or interacting with us online or offline (including events, petitions, donations, and sign-ups), you agree to this Policy.

1) Information We Collect

  • Information you provide: name, email, phone number, mailing address, ZIP code, employer and occupation (if required by applicable campaign-finance laws), donation amount, messages you send us, event RSVPs, petition signatures, and preferences.

  • Automatic data: IP address, device/browser type, pages viewed, links clicked, referral URLs, approximate location, and similar usage data collected via cookies, pixels, and related technologies.

  • From third parties: voter/supporter files, payment processors, analytics/advertising platforms, social platforms, and data partners, consistent with their policies and the law.

2) How We Use Information

We use information to:

  • Operate, secure, and improve our website and tools

  • Process donations and comply with campaign-finance requirements

  • Send updates, event invites, advocacy actions, and fundraising appeals

  • Personalize content and measure the effectiveness of outreach and ads

  • Detect, investigate, and prevent security incidents or misuse

  • Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms

3) Cookies, Analytics & Advertising

We (and service providers) use cookies, pixels, and similar tools to remember preferences, analyze traffic, and help deliver/measure ads. You can manage cookies in your browser settings; blocking cookies may affect site functionality.

4) Emails & Texts

If you share your email or mobile number, you consent to receive campaign communications, which may include automated messages. Message and data rates may apply; frequency varies. You can opt out at any time by clicking “Unsubscribe” in emails or replying STOP to texts (HELP for help). Opting out may not stop transactional or legal notices.

5) Donations & Payment Information

Online contributions are processed by a third-party payment processor. We do not store full payment card numbers. We receive limited transaction details for receipts, compliance (including employer/occupation where required), fraud prevention, and record-keeping. Contributions are subject to applicable limits and rules.

6) How We Share Information

We may share information with:

  • Vendors/Service Providers (hosting, email/SMS platforms, analytics, payment processing, data verification, compliance) under contracts limiting their use of your information

  • Allied organizations with shared civic or policy goals, where permitted by law

  • Public agencies when required by law (e.g., certain donor information may be publicly disclosed)

  • Law enforcement/regulators for legal compliance or to protect rights and safety

  • Successor entities in permitted reorganizations consistent with campaign-finance rules

We do not sell your personal information for money. Advertising/analytics partners may collect limited data via cookies/pixels; manage these via your settings as noted above.

7) Data Retention

We retain information as long as necessary for campaign operations, legal/reporting obligations, security, and archival purposes, unless a longer period is required or allowed by law.

8) Your Choices

  • Emails: use the “Unsubscribe” link in any email.

  • Texts: reply STOP to opt out (HELP for help).

  • Cookies/Ads: adjust browser/device settings to limit cookies or ad tracking.

  • Access/Deletion: You may request access, correction, or deletion of your information (subject to legal exemptions). See Contact Us below.

9) State-Specific Notices

Depending on your state (e.g., California, Colorado, Connecticut, Virginia), you may have additional privacy rights. We will reasonably honor eligible requests under applicable laws. Certain records (such as legally required donor disclosures) may be exempt.

10) Children’s Privacy

Our site and outreach are intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child provided information, please contact us and we will take appropriate steps.

11) Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards. No system is 100% secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.

12) Do Not Track

Because no common industry standard exists, our site may not respond to “Do Not Track” signals. You can still manage cookies and ad preferences as described above.

13) Links to Other Sites

We may link to third-party sites or services we do not control. Their privacy practices govern those properties.

14) Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy periodically. The Effective Date above reflects the latest version. Material changes will be posted on this page.

15) Contact Us

We are in the process of publishing contact details. Until then, please use the contact form on our official website (if available) or reach out via the campaign’s official social media channels to submit privacy-related requests.