Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 6, 2026

The Campaign of Dr. Melissa Dean (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us through this website (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your information.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect information you provide directly to us, including:

  • Contact Information: name, email address, mobile phone number (if provided), and ZIP code (if provided)

  • Supporter Information: any message or comments you submit through our forms, including responses to prompts such as “what matters most to you”

  • Engagement Information: information about how you interact with the Site (such as pages viewed or form submissions), which may be collected through standard website analytics tools

You may choose not to provide certain information, but doing so may limit your ability to sign up for updates or request contact from the campaign.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide campaign updates, news, and information you request

  • Communicate with you about volunteer opportunities, events, and ways to support the campaign

  • Respond to questions or messages you submit through the Site

  • Improve the Site, communications, and outreach efforts

  • Maintain the security and integrity of the Site and our systems

  • Comply with applicable legal obligations

3. Email Communications

If you provide your email address, you may receive campaign emails, including updates, announcements, and opportunities to get involved.

You may opt out of campaign email communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in our emails. Even if you opt out of promotional or campaign-related emails, we may still send limited operational messages if necessary (for example, to confirm a form submission or respond to a direct request).

4. SMS/Text Message Communications and Consent

If you provide your mobile phone number, you may receive campaign-related text messages from or on behalf of the Campaign of Dr. Melissa Dean. These messages may include campaign updates, reminders, and opportunities to participate or support the campaign.

By providing your mobile phone number and submitting it through our Site, you consent to receive recurring automatedcampaign-related text messages.

  • Message and data rates may apply.

  • Message frequency varies.

  • You can opt out at any time by replying STOP.

  • For help, reply HELP.

Consent to receive text messages is not a condition of purchasing any goods or services.

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information in limited circumstances, including:

  • With service providers who help us operate our Site, manage communications, or support campaign operations (such as website hosting, email or messaging platforms), and who are required to use the information only for providing services to us

  • If required to comply with applicable laws, regulations, subpoenas, court orders, or lawful requests

  • To protect the rights, safety, and security of the campaign, our supporters, and the public

  • In connection with changes to campaign operations, where permitted by law (for example, organizational transitions)

6. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures designed to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no website or data transmission is guaranteed to be 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to support campaign operations, maintain our contact lists, respond to requests, comply with legal obligations, and enforce this Privacy Policy.

8. Third-Party Services and Links

This Site may link to third-party websites or services (for example, social media platforms). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

9. Children’s Privacy

This Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate steps.

10. Your Choices

You may choose to:

  • Opt out of email communications using the unsubscribe link included in our emails

  • Opt out of SMS/text messages by replying STOP

  • Contact us to request updates or corrections to the information you have submitted through the Site (subject to verification and any legal requirements)

11. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of those changes.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle information, please contact:

Campaign of Dr. Melissa Dean
Email: contact@votedrdean.com