Effective Date: March 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how the Lewis for Mayor campaign (“the Campaign”) collects, uses, stores, and protects personal information in accordance with applicable Florida law, federal regulations, and current data‑protection standards. By interacting with Campaign websites, digital platforms, or communication channels, individuals consent to the practices described in this Policy.

 

1. Introduction

This Policy governs the handling of information provided by individuals who engage with any official Lewis for Mayor platforms, including websites, social‑media pages, digital forms, email communications, and in‑person campaign activities. It applies to all data collected directly by the Campaign or through authorized third‑party service providers acting on its behalf.

 

2. Information Collected

The Campaign may collect the following categories of information, consistent with state and federal election‑law requirements:

Personal Information

• Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and other voluntarily submitted contact details.

Financial or Transactional Information

• Contribution information required for compliance with Florida election law and federal reporting standards.

• Payment details processed through secure third‑party vendors.

• Records necessary to verify donor eligibility and maintain legally required disclosures.

Engagement Data

• Event registrations, volunteer sign‑ups, survey responses, communication preferences, and similar interactions.

Technical Data

• IP address, browser type, device identifiers, cookies, and analytics related to website performance and user experience.

The Campaign does not knowingly collect sensitive personal information unless required by law or necessary to verify contribution eligibility.

 

3. How Information Is Used

Information collected by the Campaign may be used to:

• Provide updates, newsletters, alerts, or other communications

• Process contributions in compliance with applicable election laws

• Manage volunteer activities, events, and community engagement efforts

• Improve website functionality, security, and accessibility

• Respond to inquiries or requests for assistance

• Maintain records required by state and federal reporting authorities

All uses are limited to lawful campaign‑related purposes and comply with Florida Statutes, the Florida Election Code, and applicable federal regulations.

 

4. Sharing and Disclosure

The Campaign does not sell or rent personal information. Information may be disclosed only as permitted or required by law, including:

• Authorized Campaign staff, consultants, or designated representatives

• Third‑party service providers such as email platforms, payment processors, data‑security vendors, or event‑management tools

• Government agencies when required for campaign‑finance reporting, compliance reviews, or lawful investigations

• Legal authorities when necessary to comply with subpoenas, court orders, or statutory obligations

All third‑party providers must adhere to reasonable privacy, confidentiality, and security standards.

 

5. Data Security

The Campaign employs administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or misuse. While reasonable measures are taken, no digital system can guarantee absolute security. Individuals are encouraged to avoid submitting highly sensitive information through online forms.

 

6. Your Choices and Rights

Individuals interacting with the Campaign may:

• Opt out of email, text, or digital communications

• Request access to personal information maintained by the Campaign

• Request deletion of personal information, except where retention is required by law (e.g., contribution records)

• Decline to provide information, understanding that doing so may limit participation in certain Campaign activities

All requests will be honored in accordance with legal obligations and verification requirements.

 

7. Children’s Privacy

The Campaign does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. Any information inadvertently collected will be deleted upon discovery.

 

8. Compliance With Florida and Federal Law

This Policy reflects requirements under:

• Florida Election Code and related campaign‑finance regulations

• Federal privacy and reporting laws applicable to municipal campaigns

• Florida consumer‑protection and digital‑privacy statutes

• Applicable anti‑spam and electronic‑communication regulations

Where federal and state requirements differ, the Campaign follows the stricter standard.

 

9. Updates to This Policy

The Campaign may revise this Privacy Policy to reflect legal updates, operational changes, or enhanced security practices. Updated versions will be posted with a revised effective date.