WebsitePrivacy Policy

Who We Are

Dr. Paola Branda for Congress (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates the website:
https://drpaolabrandaforcongress.com/

This website is intended to inform visitors about the campaign, share updates, and provide opportunities to support, volunteer, or contact the campaign.

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Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide through forms on this website, including but not limited to:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Zip code
• Volunteer preferences or interests

We may also collect certain technical data automatically, such as:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device information

This information helps us improve website performance and protect against spam or abuse.

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Comments

When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help with spam detection.

An anonymized string (hash) created from your email address may be shared with the Gravatar service to determine if you are using it. The Gravatar privacy policy is available at:
https://automattic.com/privacy/

After approval, your profile picture (if applicable) may be visible publicly alongside your comment.

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Media

If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors may be able to download and extract location data from images on the site.

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Cookies

We use cookies to enhance user experience.

• If you leave a comment, you may opt to save your name, email, and website in cookies for convenience. These cookies last for one year.
• A temporary cookie is set when visiting the login page to determine if your browser accepts cookies.
• Login cookies last for two days, or two weeks if “Remember Me” is selected.
• Screen preference cookies last for one year.
• Editing or publishing content may create a temporary cookie that expires after one day.

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Embedded Content from Other Websites

Articles or pages on this site may include embedded content (such as videos, images, or social media posts). Embedded content behaves as if you visited the originating website directly.

These third-party websites may:

• Collect data about you
• Use cookies
• Track your interaction with their content

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How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

• Respond to inquiries or messages
• Communicate campaign updates
• Manage volunteer participation
• Improve website functionality
• Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information.

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Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell or rent your personal data.

We may share limited information with:

• Trusted service providers (e.g., email platforms, hosting providers)
• Legal authorities if required by law

If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email.

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How Long We Retain Your Data

• Comments and their metadata may be retained indefinitely
• Form submissions may be stored for campaign communication and recordkeeping
• User account information (if applicable) is stored until deleted

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Your Rights

You may request:

• A copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Correction or deletion of your personal data

Requests can be made by contacting us through the website.

Note: Certain data may be retained for legal, administrative, or security purposes.

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Where Your Data Is Sent

Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services.

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Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

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Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for individuals under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

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Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

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Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through the website:
https://drpaolabrandaforcongress.com/