Privacy Policy
Last Updated: February 24, 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how Friends of Ashfaq Syed (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website or interact with our online services. By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
Information We Collect
We collect personal information directly from you and indirectly through technologies like cookies and tracking pixels. The types of data we may collect include:
- Directly Provided Data: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and any other information you provide when signing up for campaign updates, making donations, or volunteering.
- Automatically Collected Data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited on our website, and browsing behavior across the internet via cookies and similar technologies.
- Sensitive Data: In some cases, we may collect data about your political interests or affiliations to tailor our messaging.
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected data for the following purposes:
- To communicate campaign updates and events.
- To send targeted advertisements through retargeting campaigns based on your browsing behavior.
- To analyze website traffic and improve user experience.
- To solicit donations or volunteer support.
- To comply with legal obligations or protect the campaign’s interests.
Retargeting and Cookies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to track your online activity for retargeting purposes. Retargeting allows us to display ads to you on other websites based on your interactions with our site.
- Third-Party Services: We may partner with advertising platforms like Google Ads or social media networks to implement these campaigns.
- Your Choices: You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or opt out of personalized ads by visiting industry opt-out tools such as the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) or Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA).
Sharing Your Information
We may share your data with:
- Campaign partners for retargeting campaigns.
- Service providers who assist in managing our website or processing donations.
- Legal authorities if required by law.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
Data Retention
We retain your data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy unless a longer retention period is required by law.
Children’sPrivacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. Parents can contact us at the email address to request the deletion of any collected data.
YourPrivacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights under privacy laws such as GDPR or CCPA, including:
- The right to access, correct, or delete your personal information.
- The right to opt out of data processing for targeted advertising.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at this email address.
Security Measures
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access or disclosure.
9.This 10DLC & Toll-Free Privacy Policy applies to SMS and MMS texts from Friends of Ashfaq Syed.
CATEGORIES OF INFORMATION COLLECTED:
We will collect your name, phone number and indication of consent to receive text (SMS and MMS).
HOW WE USE THE INFORMATION COLLECTED:
In addition to providing the services and complying with our Privacy Policy, we use the information to confirm consent to receive text (SMS and MMS).
TO WHOM DO WE SHARE THE INFORMATION COLLECTED:
Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any third parties, provided that the foregoing does not apply to sharing (1) with vendors, consultants and other service providers who need access to such information to carry out work on our behalf (and who will not use such information for their own purposes); (2) if we believe disclosure is required by any applicable law, rule, or regulation or to comply with law enforcement or legal process.
Mobile information will not be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes.
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically and without prior notice to you to reflect changes in our information practices and applicable law. We suggest that you periodically review the Privacy Policy for amendments.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:
Friends of Ashfaq Syed
contact@ashfaqfornaperville.com
Updates to ThisPolicy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.
By continuing to use our website after changes are posted, you agree to the revised policy.