Privacy Policy
Leslie Edwards for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 5
Last Updated: May 29, 2025
Thank you for visiting the Leslie Edwards for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 5 campaign website ("edwardsforjp5.com" or "our website"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with our campaign.
We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at vote@edwardsforjp5.com or call (254) 716-1132.
Information We Collect
Personal Information You Disclose to Us
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
•Complete the contact form
•Sign up as a volunteer
•Make a donation
•Subscribe to our newsletter
•Participate in campaign activities
Depending on your interactions with our website, we may collect your:
•Name
•Email address
•Phone number
•Mailing address
•Donation information
•Volunteer preferences and availability
•Other information you choose to provide
Information Automatically Collected
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage patterns. This information may include:
•IP address
•Browser type and version
•Operating system
•Referring website
•Pages you view
•Time spent on pages
•Links you click
•Other browsing information
We collect this information using cookies and similar technologies. For more information about our use of cookies, please see our Cookie Policy.
How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:
•Provide, maintain, and improve our website
•Communicate with you about campaign events, updates, and initiatives
•Process donations and comply with campaign finance laws
•Coordinate volunteer activities
•Respond to your inquiries and requests
•Analyze website usage to improve user experience
•Comply with legal obligations
Legal Basis for Processing Personal Information
We process your personal information based on:
•Your consent
•Our legitimate interests in operating and improving our campaign website
•Compliance with legal obligations, including Texas campaign finance laws and regulations
Disclosure of Your Information
We may share your personal information with:
•Campaign staff and volunteers who need access to perform their duties
•Service providers who assist with website hosting, donation processing, email communications, and other campaign functions
•Government entities when required by law, including for campaign finance reporting
•Law enforcement when required by valid legal process
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
Campaign Finance Disclosure
As required by Texas law, certain donor information must be reported to the appropriate election authorities. This typically includes the name, address, occupation, and employer of individuals who contribute above certain thresholds. These reports become public record.
Data Retention
We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law or for campaign finance compliance.
Your Privacy Rights
Your Rights Under the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act
Texas residents may have certain rights regarding their personal information, which may include:
•The right to know what personal information we collect
•The right to access your personal information
•The right to correct inaccurate personal information
•The right to delete your personal information (subject to certain exceptions)
•The right to opt-out of certain data practices
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this policy.
Your Choices
You can control your information in the following ways:
•You may opt-out of receiving campaign communications by following the unsubscribe instructions included in our emails
•You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to our legal obligations
•You may disable cookies through your browser settings (though this may affect website functionality)
Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under 13 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will promptly delete that information.
Security of Your Information
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The date at the top of this Privacy Policy indicates when it was last updated. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
Contact Information
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Leslie Edwards for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 5
Email: vote@edwardsforjp5.com
Phone: (254) 716-1132
This Privacy Policy is intended to comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including Texas campaign finance laws and the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act.