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Privacy Policy

A legal disclaimer

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 22, 2026

The Scott County Democratic Committee ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of our supporters, volunteers, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

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1. Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us, as well as information collected automatically.

  • Personal Information: When you sign up for our newsletter, volunteer, or contact us, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.

  • Contribution Data: If you make a donation via a third-party platform (like ActBlue), we may receive information required by law for campaign finance reporting.

  • Automatic Data: We collect standard technical data such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited to help us improve site performance.

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2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

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3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data with:

  • Democratic Affiliates: Like-minded organizations and candidates (e.g., Democratic Party of Virginia) to further our shared mission.

  • Service Providers: Third-party vendors who help us manage our website, email lists, or donation processing.

  • Legal Requirements: When required by law, such as reporting campaign contributions to the Virginia Department of Elections.

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4. Your Rights and Choices

In accordance with Virginia law, you have the right to:

  • Opt-Out: You can unsubscribe from our emails at any time by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any email.

  • Access and Correction: You may contact us to request a copy of the personal data we hold or to ask for corrections.

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5. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access or disclosure. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure.

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6. Children’s Privacy

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

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7. Contact Us

If you have questions about this policy, please reach out:

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Important Implementation Steps

  • ActBlue/Donations: If you use a specific platform for donations, their privacy policy also applies to those transactions.

  • SMS Policy: Phone numbers collected for SMS consent will not be shared with third parties for marketing.

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