Privacy Policy

We welcome you to BenForFlorida, the official website (“Site”) of the Ben Everidge for Florida campaign (“BFF”). Thank you for your interest in our campaign. Your right to privacy online is very important to us, and we understand that visitors to our Site may have questions about how this website collects and uses information. 

BFF is committed to safeguarding the privacy of your information. This Privacy Policy explains our privacy practices, including the information we collect from you when you use our website, apps, and other digital and online services (“Services”), how you can communicate your preferences regarding our use and disclosure of such information, how our affiliated committees may use that information, and how you can review and modify information that your Personal Information. 

This Privacy Policy only applies to the information collected by BFF and any third parties acting with our authorization and information otherwise provided to us by third parties about you, in each instance, in connection with your use of the Services. This BFF Privacy Policy applies to the use of computers, mobile phones, tablets, or other electronic devices (“Devices”) you use to access our Services and whether you are accessing the Services as a registered user or otherwise. 

By using our Services, you agree that your use of the Services is governed by this Privacy Policy, which may be updated from time to time. 

Security 

We are very concerned about the security of your Personal Information. Please remember that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we will strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. 

Log Data 

Like many site operators, we collect information that your browser sends whenever you visit our Site (“Log Data”). Such Log Data may include information such as your computer’s Internet Protocol address, browser type, browser version, pages of our Site that you visit, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on those pages, and other related statistics. In addition, we may use third-party services such as Google Analytics to collect, monitor, and analyze this activity. 

Information We Collect 

Registration Information. To access and use certain features of this Site, including, but not limited to, content or Services such as communication and networking features, contributions, promotions, and more, we may ask you to provide certain information, including your name, username, password, email, date of birth, gender, address, employment information, and other descriptive information. 

Contributions and Payment Information. If you make any contribution or purchase on or through our Services, your payment information and related information may be collected by us or our third-party payment processors. To comply with Federal election law and the regulations of the Federal Election Commission (FEC), we are required to make our best efforts to collect and report the name, mailing address, occupation, and name of employer of individuals whose contributions aggregate in excess of $200 per election cycle. Generally, contributions are non-refundable. Should you choose to contribute, you will receive an email confirmation of your contribution. 

Information You Choose to Provide to Us. We collect any information you provide us on or through our Services or any other way. We may collect, for example, any information you provide when you update your user account and profile, participate in surveys and other promotions, or sign up to receive BFF news, newsletters, and other communications. 

In addition, our Services may include features that rely on the use of information stored on or made available through your mobile Device. We may also ask to collect or use the specific location of your mobile Device like accessing your Device’s GPS. If you agree to allow access to your location, you agree that we and our service providers may collect such location-based information from your Device. The type of location data we collect depends on several factors, including the type of Device you are using and the type of connection enabled on your Device. Apps, if available, or other features of our Services may rely on this location information to provide certain location-based services, such as promotional offers, related merchandise offers, event information, or other BFF content that may interest you. If you do not wish to have location information collected and used by BFF, you may opt-out by disabling the location, and Bluetooth features on your Device or BFF apps. This may affect your ability to access certain content or take advantage of certain features of the Services. 

Any information, communications, or material you submit to our Services by email, posting, messaging, uploading, downloading, or otherwise is done at your own risk and without any expectation of privacy. We cannot control the actions of other users of any social media platform 

or website. We are, therefore, not responsible for any content or submissions on such sites and platforms. By visiting any of our pages or websites on a social media platform or website, you are representing and warranting to BFF that you have reviewed the applicable privacy policy and terms of use of that platform or website and that you will abide by all such provisions. Additionally, if we offer a message board or any other interactive or social-type feature on a website administered directly by us, please be aware that these areas may allow you to publicly post and share certain messages, content, or other information with other users. BFF will attempt to take certain precautions to protect those who use these areas of our Site. Still, we encourage you to be careful about giving out personal information in public forums. The information you post can be collected and used by people you do not know. BFF cannot guarantee the privacy and safety of these areas and are therefore not responsible for any information you choose to post. Your use of these features is entirely at your own risk. 

Usage Data and Technical Information. Our services include features that automatically collect certain information, which may include a unique device identifier assigned to your chosen device, Third Party Platform anonymous identifiers, and other information regarding your use of our Services to assist us in authenticating your usage or device, keeping track of your preferences, creating a more tailored user experience, and better serving your particular interests and needs. 

Accuracy 

We endeavor to maintain a Site that is as accurate as possible. However, it is your responsibility to provide BFF with current, complete, truthful, and accurate information and keep your Personal Information current. BFF is not and will not be responsible for any liability or problems that might arise if you do not provide BFF accurate, truthful, or complete information or you fail to update such information. We will reject and delete any entry we believe in good faith to be false, fraudulent, or inconsistent with this Privacy Policy. 

Use of Information 

We collect any information you provide us on or through our Services or any other way. For example, we may collect any information you provide when you update your user account and profile, participate in surveys and other promotions, or sign up to receive BFF news, newsletters, and other communications. 

In addition, our Services may include features that rely on the use of information stored on or made available through your mobile Device. We may also ask to collect or use the specific 

location of your mobile Device like accessing your Device’s GPS. If you agree to allow access to your location, you agree that we and our service providers may collect such location-based information from your Device. The type of location data we collect depends on several factors, including the type of Device you are using and the type of connection enabled on your Device. DNP apps, if available, or other features of our Services may rely on this location information to provide certain location-based services, such as promotional offers, related merchandise offers, event information, or other BFF content that may interest you. If you do not wish to have location information collected and used by BFF, you may opt-out by disabling the location, and Bluetooth features on your Device or BFF apps. This may affect your ability to access certain content or take advantage of certain features of the Services. 

Any information, communications, or material you submit to our Services by email, posting, messaging, uploading, downloading, or otherwise is done at your own risk and without any expectation of privacy. We cannot control the actions of other users of any social media platform or website, and we are therefore not responsible for any content or submissions on such sites and platforms. By visiting any of our pages or websites on a social media platform or website, you are representing and warranting to BFF that you have reviewed the applicable privacy policy and terms of use of that platform or website and that you will abide by all such provisions. Additionally, if we offer a message board or any other interactive or social-type feature on a website administered directly by us, please be aware that these areas may allow you to publicly post and share certain messages, content, or other information with other users. BFF will attempt to take certain precautions to protect those who use these areas of our Site. Still, we encourage you to be careful about giving out personal information in public forums. The information you post can be collected and used by people you do not know. BFF cannot guarantee the privacy and safety of these areas and are therefore not responsible for any information you choose to post. Your use of these features is entirely at your own risk. 

Usage of Data and Technical Information. Our services include features that automatically collect certain information, which may include a unique device identifier assigned to your chosen device, Third Party Platform anonymous identifiers, and other information regarding your use of our Services to assist us in authenticating your usage or device, keeping track of your preferences, creating a more tailored user experience, and better serving your particular interests and needs. 

Except as prohibited by the terms and conditions of any applicable Third Party Platform such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.), we may use the information we collect for, among other things: 

  • Sending BFF follow-up correspondence, e-mails, messages, promotional, marketing, and other correspondence and notifications regarding our Services. 

  • Delivery of features, content, services, and products available to you through our Services based on your location. 

  • Permitting state and local affiliates, service providers, contractors, and other third parties to assist us in providing and managing our Services 

  • Notices about new features and services related to promotions, events, discounts, and news. 

  • For the prevention and detection of fraud or infringement of our services. 

  • Updating your relationship information and transactions. 

  • Responding to your questions or other requests. 

  • For research purposes. 

  • Saving information for your ongoing use of our Services. 

Use of Cookies 

Like many sites, we use “cookies” from time to time to collect information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may be unable to use some portions of our Site as intended. Cookies are files with a small amount of data, which may include an anonymous unique identifier. Cookies are sent to your browser from a website and stored on your computer’s hard drive. 

Third-Party Use 

BFF will not sell or license your Personal Information to any third party. All outreach will come through BFF only. 

Opting-Out 

Marketing and Promotional Communications. You may opt-out anytime from the opportunity to subscribe to receive or be automatically entered to receive BFF that interests you. BFF may send communications to you by text message if BFF has received consent from you to do so or is otherwise able to send you such communications in compliance with all applicable laws. You may unsubscribe by following the specific instructions in such communications or by “opting out” of receiving e-mails from us at any time. Please be aware that “opt-out” and “unsubscribe” requests may not take effect immediately. They may take a reasonable amount of time to receive, process, and apply, during which time your information shall remain subject to the prior privacy settings. 

Data Collection From Children 

We do not knowingly contact or collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without appropriate parental notice and consent. Our Services are not intended to solicit information of any kind from children under the age of 13. Our site is designed to comply with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998. If you inform BFF that we have unintentionally received personal information from a child under the age of 13, we will delete that information. 

International Usage 

Our Services are administered, controlled, and operated entirely within the United States. If you visit, access, interact with, or otherwise use our Services from a location outside the United States, please be advised that any information you provide in connection with any such activity may be processed and transferred to the United States of America or other territories and locations, where privacy protections may not be as comprehensive as those in the territory or location where you interact with or otherwise use our Services. By using our Services, you affirmatively consent to the transfer, use, disclosure, provision, and other administration of your information as described herein, consistent with applicable U.S. laws. 

Privacy Policy Changes 

This Privacy Policy is effective as of April 25, 2024. It will remain in effect except concerning any changes in its future provisions, which will be in effect immediately after being posted on this page. We reserve the right to update or change our Privacy Policy anytime. You should check this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of the Site after we post any modifications to the Privacy Policy constitutes your acknowledgment of the modifications and your consent to abide and be bound by the modified Privacy Policy. If we make any material changes to this Privacy Policy, we will notify you either through the email address you have provided or by placing a prominent notice on our website. 

Sole Statement 

This document is the sole statement of the BFF Privacy Policy. No summary, restatement, or other versions thereof, or other privacy statement or policy, in any form, including, without limitation, machine-generated, is valid. 

Questions 

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please email us.