Privacy Policy

Last Updated: May 18, 2026

The Campaign of Steven Brown for Austin City Council District 1 ("Campaign," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect information when you visit our website, sign up for updates, volunteer, or make a donation.

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1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and other identifiers you provide directly — for example, when signing up for updates, volunteering, or donating.
• Donation Information: Contribution amounts and payment details processed through our secure third-party donation platform. We do not store full payment card numbers on our servers.
• Usage Data: IP address, browser type, pages viewed, and dates and times of visits, collected automatically when you use our website.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar tools to collect information about your browsing activity and preferences on our site.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Communicate with you via email, text message, or phone regarding campaign updates, volunteer opportunities, events, and donation solicitations.
• Process donations and volunteer sign-ups.
• Analyze website usage to improve the user experience.
• Comply with applicable federal and state campaign finance reporting requirements.
• Ensure the security and integrity of our systems.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: Vendors who support campaign operations (email platforms, donation processors, analytics tools) under contractual obligations to protect your data.
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or to comply with campaign finance disclosure obligations.
• SMS Data: Text message opt-in data and consent will not be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.

4. Your Rights and Opt-Out Options

You have the right to:

• Access, correct, or request deletion of your personal information by contacting us at the address below.
• Unsubscribe from email communications at any time using the unsubscribe link in any email we send.
• Opt out of SMS messages at any time by replying STOP to any text message from the Campaign. You will receive one final confirmation message.

Please note that federal and state campaign finance law may require us to retain certain donor records regardless of your request.

5. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve your experience and analyze traffic. You may adjust your browser settings to decline cookies; however, some features of the site may not function properly without them.

6. Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, and you provide information at your own risk.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (such as our donation platform or news coverage). This Privacy Policy does not apply to those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and 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 and we will delete it.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us