Privacy Policy

Introduction

The Karen Sullivan for Mason County Commissioner District 3campaign (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information gathered through our website at https://karenfordistrict3.com(the “Site”).

By using this Site, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

When you use our contact form, sign up to volunteer, request a yard sign, or subscribe to campaign updates, we may collect:

• Your name
• Email address
• Phone number (if provided)
• Mailing address (if provided)
• The content of messages you send through our contact form
• Any other information you choose to include in your communications with us

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, certain information may be collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies, including:

• Browser type, operating system, and device information
• IP address (which may indicate your general geographic area)
• Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs
• Interactions with Site features (clicks, scrolling behavior)

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To respond to inquiries and messages submitted through the contact form
• To send campaign updates, event invitations, and volunteer opportunities (only if you have opted in)
• To process volunteer signups and yard sign requests
• To analyze Site traffic and usage patterns so we can improve the Site and better serve visitors
• To comply with applicable laws, including Washington State campaign finance and disclosure requirements

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party for marketing purposes.

Cookies and Analytics

This Site uses Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our pages. Google Analytics uses cookies — small text files placed on your device — to collect information about your visit. This information is transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States.

Google Analytics collects information such as how often users visit the Site, what pages they visit, and what other sites they used prior to visiting. We use this information solely to improve the Site. Google Analytics does not collect your name or other personally identifying information.

You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. You can also control cookies through your browser settings.

Third-Party Services

We may use the following third-party services in connection with the Site:

• Google Analytics — for website traffic analysis (see Cookies section above)
• Email service providers — to send campaign updates to subscribers who have opted in
• Hosting provider (Vercel) — to host and serve the Site

These third-party services have their own privacy policies governing their use of your data. We encourage you to review those policies. We only share the minimum information necessary for these services to function.

Data Retention

We retain personal information collected through the contact form and volunteer signups for the duration of the 2026 campaign cycle and for a reasonable period afterward to comply with record-keeping requirements under Washington State law. Analytics data is retained according to Google Analytics' standard retention policies.

You may request deletion of your personal information at any time by contacting us at info@karenfordistrict3.com. We will process your request within 30 days, subject to any legal obligations that require us to retain certain records.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. The Site is served over HTTPS (encrypted connection), and we limit access to personal data to authorized campaign staff. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Washington State Compliance

This campaign operates in compliance with Washington State law, including the Public Disclosure Act (RCW 42.17A) and rules adopted by the Washington State Public Disclosure Commission (PDC). Campaign contribution and expenditure records are reported to the PDC as required by law and are publicly available through the PDC website.

If you make a contribution to this campaign, your name, address, occupation, employer, and contribution amount are required to be reported to the PDC and become part of the public record, as mandated by Washington State law.

Children's Privacy

This Site is not directed at individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at info@karenfordistrict3.com and we will promptly delete it.

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 “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us at:

Karen Sullivan for Mason County Commissioner District 3
Email: info@karenfordistrict3.com