This Privacy Policy describes how Contest Every Race collects, uses, protects, and discloses information collected when you engage with us through this  online communication platform through http://www.contesteveryrace.org/ (our “Website”)

Contest Every Race believes in the transparent, respectful, and lawful use of personal information. By visiting the Website and/or providing the information described below, you accept the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Website.

THE TYPES OF INFORMATION CONTEST EVERY RACE COLLECTS

PERSONAL DATA

As a general matter, Contest Every Race collects personally identifiable information—such as name, title, email address, mailing address, telephone number, social media information, and demographic data—only when you voluntarily choose to provide it to us.

This happens when you:

• Sign up to receive our newsletter or other communications;
• Complete one of the forms on this website;
• Request information or assistance;
• Reply to one of our text messages about running for office;
• Send an email or call us through the contact information provided on the Website;
• Provide user-generated content on any part of the Website that permits it;
• Respond to, inquire about, or apply for an employment opportunity on the Website; or
• Interact with Contest Every Race’s pages or accounts on social media platforms.

In addition, Contest Every Race may collect certain information about you whenever you visit our Website. This may include the Internet Protocol (IP) address of the computer or device you used to access the Website, the type of browser and operating system used, the date and time you visited the Website, the referring website address, the links you follow, and other analytics related to Website usage.

WEB BROWSER COOKIES

Contest Every Race may use “cookies” to enhance your experience while visiting the Website. We may also use cookies to measure aggregate web statistics, such as the number of visitors to the Website and the most popular webpages. Contest Every Race does not use cookies to track visitors on an individual basis.

Please note that you may choose to set your web browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, some parts of the Website may not function properly without cookies.

HOW CONTEST EVERY RACE USES THE INFORMATION IT COLLECTS

Contest Every Race primarily uses collected information to communicate with you and enhance your experience on the website. Specifically, we may use the information to:

• Respond to inquiries and requests;
• Add you to our mailing lists;
• Manage and send our newsletters and other communications;
• Send you information about running for office by text message;
• Contact you regarding employment opportunities or applications;
• Process registrations or similar information;
• Improve our services, sites, events, and other programmatic operations;
• Communicate with you about donations or transactions;
• Better understand how visitors use the Website; and
• Comply with applicable laws, court orders, subpoenas, or legal processes.

If you sign up for the Contest Every Race newsletter or other mailings, we may contact you with relevant information. We always provide an unsubscribe option with our emails. If you wish to stop receiving communications, please follow the unsubscribe instructions in the email, reply STOP to a text message, or contact us at info@contesteveryrace.org.

HOW CONTEST EVERY RACE PROTECTS USER INFORMATION

Contest Every Race employs data collection, storage, and security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of personal information. We implement login security controls, multi-factor authentication, digital storage encryption, routine security updates, and cybersecurity training for staff.

If you provide credit card information for a donation, it is processed securely by a third-party payment processor. Contest Every Race does not store credit card information.

We regularly review our retention periods for personal information. The retention period depends on the type of data collected, the purpose of its use, and applicable legal requirements.

SHARING PERSONAL INFORMATION

THIRD-PARTY PROVIDERS

Contest Every Race uses third-party service providers to operate the Website and administer activities on our behalf, such as collecting donations, processing employment applications, and providing analytics or operational support. These providers may have access to user information but are required to protect its confidentiality and use it solely for the intended purpose.

Contest Every Race may share certain data, such as name, email, and address, with partner organizations. 

Contest Every Race only shares personal information with partners with clear agreements that the information is to be used for purposes aligned with the programmatic mission of Contest Every Race. Contest Every Race does not sell data to third parties for marketing purposes. 

If you believe your personal data is being misused by a third party, please contact us at info@contesteveryrace.org.

COMPLIANCE WITH LAW

Contest Every Race will disclose personally identifiable information if required by law, court order, subpoena, or legal process, or if necessary to protect the rights, property, and safety of our organization or others.

AGGREGATED DATA

Contest Every Race may share aggregated demographic information that does not include personally identifiable data for purposes such as maintaining and improving the Website.

THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES

Contest Every Race may provide links to third-party websites. We do not control the content or privacy practices of these websites and are not responsible for their policies. Browsing and interaction on any other website are subject to that site’s terms and policies. This Privacy Policy only applies to information collected through our Website.

COMPLIANCE WITH CHILDREN’S ONLINE PRIVACY PROTECTION ACT

Protecting the privacy of minors is important. Contest Every Race does not knowingly collect information from individuals under 16 years of age. If we become aware of information collected from someone under 16, we will promptly delete it.

CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS

If you reside in California and have provided personal information to Contest Every Race, you may request details about our disclosures of certain categories of your personal information. Requests must be submitted to info@contesteveryrace.org.

GDPR COMPLIANCE

Our Website is published in the United States and is subject to U.S. laws. If you are an EU resident, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”), including the right to request a copy of your personal information, as well as the right to request updates, deletion, or anonymization of that information. For GDPR-specific requests, please contact info@contesteveryrace.org.

CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

Contest Every Race may update this Privacy Policy at any time. The updated date will be revised at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically for any changes.

YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS

By using the Website, you signify your acceptance of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use the Website. Continued use of the Website following changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes acceptance of those changes.

CONTACTING CONTEST EVERY RACE

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, GDPR-specific requests, or anything related to the Website, please contact us at info@contesteveryrace.org.

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