Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 12.20.2025

Cynthia for Florida (“we,” “our,” or “the Campaign”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide when visiting https://cynthiaforflorida.com/ (the “Website”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information, and how it may be used for campaign-related communications, including email and SMS messaging.

By using this Website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you interact with the Website:

a. Personal Information You Provide

You may voluntarily provide personal information when you:

Sign up for email or SMS updates
Make a donation
Submit a contact or volunteer form
RSVP for events
Complete surveys or questionnaires

This information may include:

Name
Email address
Mobile phone number
Mailing address
Zip code
Donation details (processed securely by third-party providers)
Any message or information you choose to submit

b. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the Website, we may automatically collect:

IP address
Browser type
Device information
Pages visited and time spent on the site
Referring URLs

This information is used for analytics, security, and site improvement purposes.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Communicate with you about the campaign
Send campaign updates, newsletters, and announcements
Send SMS and email messages (with your consent)
Process donations and comply with campaign finance laws
Respond to inquiries and volunteer requests
Improve the Website and campaign outreach
Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

3. Email Communications

If you provide your email address, you may receive:

Campaign updates
Event announcements
Fundraising messages
Volunteer opportunities

You may opt out of email communications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in every campaign email.

4. SMS / Text Message Communications

If you provide your mobile phone number and opt in, you consent to receive recurring campaign-related text messages from or on behalf of Cynthia West for Okaloosa County School Board.

SMS Terms:

Message frequency may vary
Message and data rates may apply
Consent is not a condition of purchase or donation
You may opt out at any time by replying STOP
For help, reply HELP or contact us using the information below

We do not share or sell SMS consent with third parties for marketing purposes.

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

We may share information only with:

Trusted service providers who assist with campaign operations (email platforms, SMS providers, donation processors, analytics tools)
Vendors who are contractually obligated to keep information confidential
Government agencies as required by law (e.g., campaign finance reporting)

6. Donations and Payment Processing

Online donations are processed by third-party payment processors. The Campaign does not store full credit card or banking information.

Donation data may be retained as required by Florida law and election reporting requirements.

7. Cookies & Analytics

We may use cookies or similar technologies to:

Improve website performance
Understand visitor behavior
Measure campaign outreach effectiveness

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

8. Data Security

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

9. Children’s Privacy

This Website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

10. Third-Party Links

This Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.

11. Your Rights & Choices

You may:

Opt out of email communications at any time
Opt out of SMS communications by replying STOP
Request access, correction, or deletion of your personal information where permitted by law

To make a request, contact us using the information below.

12. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is used, please contact:

Cynthia West for Okaloosa County School Board
Email: info@cynthiaforflorida.com
Website: https://cynthiaforflorida.com/

Paid by Cynthia West for Okaloosa County School Board.

13. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.