1. Introduction
Lieutenant Dan for Chesapeake ("Campaign," "we," "us," or "our") operates the website located at danrosinski.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our Site or interact with our campaign, consistent with applicable federal, Virginia state, and City of Chesapeake laws and regulations.
By using the Site, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with its terms, please discontinue use of the Site.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of personal information:
- Identifying Information: Name, mailing address, email address, and phone number when voluntarily provided via contact forms, donation forms, or volunteer sign-ups.
- Financial Information: Payment information submitted through third-party processors (e.g., ActBlue) for campaign contributions. We do not store full payment card details on our servers.
- Usage Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and time spent on the Site, collected automatically via cookies and tracking technologies including Google Analytics and Cloudflare.
- Communications: Messages, feedback, or other content you send to us directly.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To process campaign contributions and comply with Federal Election Commission (FEC) and Virginia Department of Elections (ELECT) disclosure requirements.
- To communicate campaign news, events, and calls to action.
- To coordinate volunteer activities and respond to inquiries.
- To improve the Site and analyze usage trends.
- To comply with applicable legal obligations.
4. Legal Basis & Political Disclosure Compliance
As a political campaign committee registered in the Commonwealth of Virginia, we are subject to disclosure obligations under the Virginia Public Campaign Finance Act (Va. Code § 24.2-945 et seq.) and applicable FEC regulations. Certain donor information — including name, address, occupation, and employer for contributions exceeding applicable thresholds — may be disclosed in public campaign finance reports filed with state and federal authorities.
Contributor information is collected and retained as required by law. By making a contribution, you acknowledge that your information may become part of the public record as required by election law.
5. Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:
- Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist with payment processing (ActBlue), analytics (Google Analytics), security and content delivery (Cloudflare), email communications, or website hosting, under confidentiality obligations.
- Legal Compliance: Government agencies, election authorities, or law enforcement when required by applicable law or legal process.
- Campaign Operations: Affiliated political committees or consultants operating on behalf of the Campaign, subject to appropriate data use agreements.
6. Cookies, Analytics & Third-Party Tracking
The Site uses cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to improve user experience, maintain site security, and analyze traffic. By using the Site you consent to the use of these technologies as described below.
Google Analytics. The Site uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC ("Google"). Google Analytics uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and report information about how visitors use the Site, including pages visited, time spent, referring sources, browser type, operating system, and approximate geographic location derived from IP address. This information is transmitted to and stored by Google on servers which may be located outside the United States.
Google may use this data to evaluate use of the Site, compile reports on Site activity, and provide other services relating to internet activity. Google's ability to use and share information collected by Google Analytics is governed by the Google Analytics Terms of Service and the Google Privacy Policy. We have enabled IP anonymization, which causes Google to truncate IP addresses within EU member states and other parties to the Agreement on the European Economic Area prior to transmission.
You may opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on or by configuring your browser to block cookies from google-analytics.com.
Cloudflare. The Site uses Cloudflare, Inc. ("Cloudflare") for content delivery, performance optimization, and security services, including DDoS protection and bot mitigation. Cloudflare may automatically collect certain technical data from visitors — including IP addresses, HTTP request headers, browser characteristics, and behavioral signals — to detect and prevent malicious traffic and ensure Site availability. This processing is necessary for the legitimate interest of maintaining a secure and operational website.
Cloudflare's data practices are governed by the Cloudflare Privacy Policy. Cloudflare may store data on servers located in the United States and internationally.
Cookie Controls. You may configure your browser to refuse or delete cookies at any time; however, certain Site features may not function properly as a result. We do not respond to Do Not Track (DNT) signals at this time, as no uniform industry standard has been adopted. For more information about managing cookies, visit allaboutcookies.org.
7. Your Rights Under Virginia Law
If you are a Virginia resident, the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA) provides you with certain rights regarding your personal data, including:
- The right to confirm whether we process personal data about you and to access that data.
- The right to correct inaccuracies in your personal data.
- The right to delete personal data you have provided to us.
- The right to opt out of the processing of personal data for targeted advertising or sale.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us by email at the address below. We will respond within 45 days as required by law. Note that certain data may be exempt from deletion if required for legal compliance, including campaign finance record-keeping obligations.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, including compliance with FEC and Virginia ELECT record-retention requirements (generally five years for campaign finance records), and as otherwise required by law.
9. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage method is fully secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Children's Privacy
The Site is not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it in compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
11. Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites, including ActBlue and social media platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies independently.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.
13. Contact
For questions, requests, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Lieutenant Dan for Chesapeake
dan@danrosinski.com