Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 7, 2025

The Southbury Republican Town Committee ("SRTC," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information when you visit www.SouthburyGOP.com, engage with our communications, volunteer, donate, or otherwise interact with us.

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**Information We Collect**

We collect several types of information:

- **Information you provide:** Your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, donation details, and any messages you send to us.

- **Automatically collected data:** IP address, device type, browser type, pages visited, and timestamps. This may be collected using cookies and similar technologies.

- **Derived or matched data:** Public records or voter file information used to enhance communication accuracy.

- **Event and form data:** RSVP details, petition signatures, and survey responses.

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**How We Use Information**

We use your information to:

- Operate and improve our website and outreach efforts.

- Communicate about news, events, and opportunities to get involved.

- Process donations and comply with campaign finance laws.

- Personalize content and measure engagement.

- Ensure security and prevent misuse.

- Comply with applicable laws and enforce our terms.

Mobile information will not be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes.

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**Cookies and Tracking**

We and our partners may use cookies and similar tools to improve functionality and analyze usage. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some site features may not work properly.

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**Analytics and Advertising**

We may use analytics tools (like Google Analytics) and advertising platforms (such as Facebook or Google Ads) to measure engagement and improve outreach. You can opt out through tools such as the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On or the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.

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**Donations and Payment Processing**

If you donate through a third-party processor (e.g., WinRed or Anedot), your payment information is handled by that processor under its privacy policy. SRTC only receives the necessary information for acknowledgment and legal compliance. Certain donor information may be disclosed as required by campaign finance laws.

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**When We Share Information**

We may share information with:

- **Service providers** supporting operations (hosting, payment processing, communications).

- **Affiliated organizations** aligned with our mission, as permitted by law.

- **Legal or safety purposes**, when required by law or to protect rights and security.

- **With your consent**, where explicitly provided.

We do **not sell** your personal information.

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**Email and SMS Communications**

By providing contact details, you consent to receive emails or text messages from SRTC. Message and data rates may apply. You may opt out by clicking “unsubscribe” in an email or replying “STOP” to an SMS.

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**Your Choices and Rights**

You can:

- Opt out of emails or texts at any time.

- Request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information.

- Adjust browser or device settings to manage cookies.

We will honor all requests in accordance with applicable law.

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**Data Security**

We use reasonable safeguards to protect your personal information. However, no online system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

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**Data Retention**

We retain information as long as necessary for operational, legal, and compliance purposes, including campaign finance requirements.

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**Children’s Privacy**

Our website is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If you believe a child has shared information with us, please contact us immediately.

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**International Visitors**

Our site is intended for U.S. residents. If you visit from another country, your information will be processed in the United States.

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**Do Not Track**

We do not currently respond to browser “Do Not Track” signals due to a lack of consistent standards.

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**Changes to This Policy**

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The effective date above reflects the most recent version. Major changes will be posted on this page.

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**Contact Us**

If you have questions or concerns, please contact:

Southbury Republican Town Committee

Email: privacy@southburygop.com

Mail: Southbury Republican Town Committee, PO Box 000, Southbury, CT 06488

Paid for by the Southbury Republican Town Committee. Not authorized by any candidate or candidate’s committee.

Text Message Terms & Conditions

By requesting, joining, agreeing to, enrolling in, signing up for, acknowledging, or otherwise consenting to receive one or more text messages from the SRTC(“Sender”, “we”, “us”, “our”) through Sender’s messaging platform (“Platform”), you accept these Terms & Conditions (“Opt-In”).

Opting In

You authorize Sender to use auto dialer or non-auto dialer technology to send text messages to the cell phone number associated with your Opt-In (i.e., the number listed on the Opt-In form or instructions, or, if none, the number from which you send the Opt-In, or, if none, the number on file for the account associated with your Opt-In). You also authorize Sender to include marketing content in any such messages. You do not have to Opt-In or agree to Opt-In as a condition of purchase of any of Sender’s offerings.
You confirm that you are the subscriber to the relevant phone number or that you are the customary user of that number on a family or business plan and that you are authorized to Opt-In.
You consent to the use of an electronic record to document your Opt-In.
You agree that, in addition to the main messages that Sender may provide, you may receive one or more welcome messages or administrative messages, such as (in some cases) a request to confirm your Opt-In.

About the Text Message Services and Opting Out

Message and data rates may apply. You must have a wireless device of your own, capable of two-way messaging, be using a participating wireless carrier, and be a wireless service subscriber with text messaging service. Not all cellular phone providers carry the necessary service to participate. Check your phone capabilities for specific text messaging instructions.
Unless otherwise noted, Sender may send multiple, recurring messages and frequency may vary. Sender may terminate any messaging services or your participation in it at any time with or without notice, including, for example, before you have received any or all messages that you otherwise would have received, but these Terms & Conditions still will apply. Your opt-out request will generate a confirmation text.
You consent to the handling of your information as described in our Privacy Policy. To contact Sender customer service, at chair@southburygop.com
You may text STOP, END, CANCEL, UNSUBSCRIBE, or QUIT to opt-out of messages or for additional help, text HELP. You also understand and agree that any other method of opting out, including, but not limited to, texting words other than those set forth above or verbally requesting one of our employees to remove you from our list, is not a reasonable means of opting out. You may receive an additional mobile message confirming your decision to opt out. These Terms & Conditions still will apply if you withdraw the consent mentioned above.
To request a free paper or email copy of the Opt-In, or to update our records with your contact information, or receive help with any messages, please contact us at chair@southburygop.com. Minimum technology requirements may apply for electronic records.
You may not use of engage with the Platform if you are under thirteen (13) years of age. If you use or engage with the Platform and are between the ages of thirteen (13) and eighteen (18) years of age, you must have your parent’s or legal guardian’s permission to do so. By using or engaging with the Platform, you acknowledge and agree that you are not under the age of thirteen (13) years, are between the ages of thirteen (13) and eighteen (18) and have your parent’s or legal guardian’s permission to use or engage with the Platform, or are of adult age in your jurisdiction. By using or engaging with the Platform, you also acknowledge and agree that you are permitted by your jurisdiction’s applicable laws, rules, and regulations to use and/or engage with the Platform.