Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for the Campaign of Councilman Oscar Vargas

 

Effective Date: June 1, 2026The Campaign to Elect Oscar Vargas ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of our supporters, constituents, and website visitors.

 

This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard the information you provide to us through this website.

 

Information We Collect

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We collect information you voluntarily provide to us when you sign up for our newsletter, contact our office, sign a petition, RSVP for an event, or make a campaign contribution. This information may include:

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Contact details (such as your name, email address, mailing address, and phone number).

Demographic details (such as your zip code or neighborhood within Ward 15).

 

Employment information (required strictly for financial compliance when making campaign donations under Rhode Island election law).

 

How We Use Your Information

 

We use the information we collect to communicate with you about Councilman Vargas's legislative work, community events in Ward 15, upcoming volunteer opportunities, and campaign updates. If you opt-in to receive text messages, we will use your mobile number to send peer-to-peer campaign alerts or community updates.

 

Data Sharing and Third Parties

 

We value your trust. We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal contact information to third parties, commercial corporations, or unrelated organizations. We may share data with trusted tech vendors, database platforms, or campaign consultants solely for the purpose of executing campaign communications on our behalf.

 

SMS Privacy Notice: Mobile numbers and opt-in data collected specifically for text messaging programs will never be shared, sold, or rented to third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.

 

Cookies and Automated Tracking

 

This website may use cookies and basic analytical tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors interact with our site, track overall page traffic, and improve user experience. You can choose to disable cookies through your personal browser settings at any time.

 

Opting Out

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You have complete control over how we communicate with you:

- Email: You can opt-out of campaign emails at any time by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link located at the bottom of any email message.

- Text Messages: You can cancel mobile alerts at any time by replying "STOP" to any text message you receive from our campaign.

 

Contact Us

 

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this privacy policy or your personal data, please contact our campaign compliance team via the contact form on our website.