1. Who We Are
This website is operated by the Tom Derzypolski Campaign for Tallahassee City Commission, Seat 3 ("the Campaign," "we," "us," or "our"). You can reach us at campaign@tomfortallahassee.com.
2. Information We Collect
When you interact with our website, we may collect the following personal information that you voluntarily provide:
- Name — provided when you sign up, volunteer, or contact us.
- Email address — provided when you sign up, volunteer, or contact us.
- Phone number — optionally provided when you sign up, volunteer, request materials, RSVP for events, contact us, or opt in to campaign text messages.
- Messages — the content of messages you send through our contact or volunteer forms.
- Volunteer preferences — your indicated areas of interest when volunteering (e.g., canvassing, phone banking, yard signs).
- SMS consent records — if you choose to receive campaign texts, we may store the page, form, timestamp, phone number, and disclosure shown when you opted in.
3. How We Use Your Information
Your personal information is used for the following purposes in connection with the Campaign:
- Campaign communications — We store your name and email address in our campaign contact database to send you updates about the campaign, including news, events, volunteer opportunities, and fundraising communications.
- Text message updates — If you opt in, we use your phone number to send campaign text messages consistent with the consent language shown at signup.
- Responding to inquiries — We use the information you provide through our contact form to respond to your questions and messages.
- Volunteer coordination — We use volunteer sign-up information to coordinate campaign activities and match you with opportunities that align with your interests.
- Campaign operations — We may use aggregated, non-identifying data to improve our campaign outreach and website.
4. Consent to Campaign Communications
By submitting any form on this website — including the email sign-up, volunteer form, materials request, RSVP form, or contact form — you consent to the Campaign storing your name, email address, phone number, and any other information you provide in our campaign contact database. You further consent to receiving campaign-related email and/or phone communications from the Tom Derzypolski Campaign. You may opt out of email or phone communications at any time by contacting us at campaign@tomfortallahassee.com with the subject line "Unsubscribe."
Campaign text messages are sent only after you affirmatively opt in through a form or other campaign-approved consent process. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency varies. Reply STOP to opt out, HELP for help, or contact campaign@tomfortallahassee.com. See our SMS Terms.
5. Information Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:
- With campaign staff and authorized volunteers who need the information to perform campaign activities.
- As required by law, including compliance with Florida election reporting requirements.
- To protect the rights, safety, or property of the Campaign, our supporters, or the public.
We do not sell or rent personal information. We do not sell, rent, or share mobile phone numbers or SMS opt-in consent data with third parties for their marketing or promotional purposes.
6. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for the duration of the campaign and for a reasonable period afterward for record-keeping and compliance with Florida election law. You may request deletion of your data at any time by emailing campaign@tomfortallahassee.com.
8. Cookies & Analytics
This website uses only essential cookies required for site functionality (such as session management for the administrative area). We do not use third-party tracking cookies or analytics services that track individual users.
9. Terms of Use
By using this website, you agree to the following terms. The full Terms of Use are available at /terms.
- You will not use this website for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable local, state, or federal law.
- You will not submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information through any form on this website.
- You will not attempt to interfere with the proper functioning of this website.
- All content on this website, including text, images, and design, is the property of the Tom Derzypolski Campaign and may not be reproduced without permission.
10. Donations
Donations made through links on this website are processed by a third-party payment processor. The Campaign does not store your financial information (credit card numbers, bank details, etc.) on this website. Donation processing is subject to the third-party processor's own terms of service and privacy policy. All donations are subject to applicable Florida campaign finance laws.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy and Terms of Use from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, your personal data, or wish to opt out of communications, please contact us:
Tom Derzypolski Campaign
Email: campaign@tomfortallahassee.com
Website: https://tomfortallahassee.com