1. Information We Collect
We collect information that identifies, relates to, or could reasonably be linked to you.
- Registration Data: When you join the website or register for committee access, we collect your name, email address, physical address, and voter registration status.
- Member-Only Access: If you are a committee member, we may collect additional professional or political affiliation data to verify your access to private internal documents.
- Contribution Data: We collect information related to your donations (see "Payment Processing" below).
- Technical Data: We automatically collect your IP address, browser type, and usage patterns via cookies to improve site performance.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected data specifically to:
- Coordinate "Get Out The Vote" (GOTV) efforts within Falls Township.
- Verify eligibility for private committee-only information.
- Send email updates, newsletters, and alerts regarding local Republican initiatives.
- Comply with Pennsylvania Department of State requirements for reporting political contributions.
3. Payment Processing & Security
Donations are processed via Stripe.
- FTRCGOP.org does not store your credit card or bank account numbers. * Your payment information is handled directly by Stripe. You can view their privacy policy at Stripe.com.
- In accordance with campaign finance laws, we are required to collect and report the name, mailing address, occupation, and employer of individuals whose contributions exceed certain thresholds.
4. Third-Party Sharing
We do not sell your personal data to commercial telemarketers. However, we may share information with:
- Republican Party Affiliates: To better coordinate regional and state-wide GOP efforts.
- Legal Authorities: When required by law or to comply with Pennsylvania campaign finance reporting.
5. Data Security
We implement security measures, including SSL encryption (look for the padlock in your browser), to protect your data during transmission. Access to
private committee information is password-protected and restricted to authorized personnel.
6. Your Choices
- Emails: You may opt-out of our email list at any time by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link at the bottom of our emails.
- Account Deletion: You may request the deletion of your website account by contacting us, though some records must be retained by law for financial reporting purposes.
7. Contact Us
For questions regarding this policy, please contact: Falls Township Republican Committee Falls Township GOP.