PRIVACY POLICY
Effective Date: May 26, 2026
James Bialota for Congress (the “Campaign,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information that you provide through our website, online forms, donation pages, volunteer forms, event forms, email signups, text message opt-ins, and other campaign-related communications.
By using this website or submitting information to the Campaign, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including but not limited to:
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Name
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Email address
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Phone number
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Mailing address
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ZIP code
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Employer and occupation information, where required for campaign finance compliance
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Donation information
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Volunteer interests
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Event registration information
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Messages, comments, or other information submitted through campaign forms
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Communications preferences, including email and text message opt-ins
We may also collect limited technical information when you visit our website, such as browser type, device information, IP address, pages visited, referral source, and other analytics information used to maintain and improve the website.
How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect to:
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Communicate with you about the Campaign
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Send political, fundraising, volunteer, event, get-out-the-vote, and informational messages
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Respond to your questions or requests
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Process donations and comply with campaign finance reporting requirements
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Recruit and organize volunteers
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Provide campaign updates by email, phone, mail, or text message
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Improve our website, outreach, and voter-contact efforts
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Maintain records required by law
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Protect the security and integrity of our website and campaign systems
Text Messaging and Mobile Information
If you provide your mobile phone number and consent to receive text messages from James Bialota for Congress, you may receive recurring automated political, fundraising, volunteer, and informational text messages from the Campaign.
Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out of text messages at any time. Reply HELP for help.
Consent to receive text messages is not a condition of donation, purchase, support, or participation in the Campaign.
No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. All other categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.
How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share information with trusted vendors, service providers, consultants, payment processors, compliance professionals, and technology providers who assist us with campaign operations, website management, donation processing, email delivery, text messaging, voter outreach, compliance, analytics, and other campaign-related activities.
These service providers are authorized to use information only as needed to provide services to the Campaign and are not permitted to use your information for their own independent marketing purposes.
We may also disclose information when required by law, regulation, subpoena, court order, campaign finance reporting requirements, or other legal process, or when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, safety, or property of the Campaign, our supporters, or others.
Donations and Campaign Finance Compliance
If you make a contribution, we may collect information required by federal campaign finance law, including your name, address, employer, occupation, contribution amount, and other information required for reporting purposes. Contribution information may be disclosed publicly as required by law.
Donation processing may be handled by a third-party payment processor or donation platform. Your use of any third-party donation platform may also be governed by that platform’s own privacy policy and terms.
Email Communications
If you provide your email address, we may send you campaign updates, fundraising messages, event invitations, volunteer opportunities, and other campaign-related communications. You may unsubscribe from campaign emails by following the unsubscribe instructions included in those emails.
Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies, pixels, analytics tools, or similar technologies to understand website traffic, improve the website, measure outreach effectiveness, and support campaign communications. You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, but some website features may not function properly.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the information we collect from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no website, transmission, or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Third-Party Links
Our website may link to third-party websites, including donation platforms, social media platforms, and other external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of those third-party websites. You should review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
Children’s Privacy
Our website and campaign communications are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Your Choices
You may contact us to request updates to your information or to ask questions about this Privacy Policy.
You may opt out of text messages by replying STOP. You may request help by replying HELP.
You may unsubscribe from campaign emails using the unsubscribe link provided in the email.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or the Campaign’s privacy practices, please contact us:
James Bialota for Congress
16909 El Camino Court
Piedmont, SD 57769
Email: jamesbcongress@yahoo.com