Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions

Crystal for Congress

Last Updated: 2/20/26

PRIVACY POLICY

Crystal for Congress (the “Campaign,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding the information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website, interact with our digital communications, or engage with our Campaign in any way.

By using our website or providing information to us, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

A. Information You Provide Directly

You may voluntarily provide personal information when you:

  • Make a contribution
  • Sign up for email or text updates
  • RSVP for events
  • Volunteer
  • Complete surveys or petitions
  • Contact the Campaign

This information may include:

  • Full name
  • Mailing address
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Employer and occupation (required for federal contributions under FEC rules)
  • Payment information (processed securely by third-party vendors)
  • Any other information you choose to provide
 

Federal law requires us to collect and report certain contributor information, including name, mailing address, occupation, and employer.

B. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited
  • Time and date of visit
  • Referring website
  • Clickstream data

We may use cookies, tracking pixels, and similar technologies to collect this information.

C. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use:

  • Session cookies
  • Persistent cookies
  • Analytics tools (such as Google Analytics)
  • Advertising pixels (such as Meta/Facebook, Google Ads, or other platforms)

These technologies help us:

  • Understand website usage
  • Improve performance
  • Tailor messaging
  • Deliver targeted advertising

You may disable cookies through your browser settings. However, doing so may affect website functionality.

D. Information from Other Sources

We may obtain information about you from:

  • Publicly available voter files
  • Public records
  • Social media platforms
  • Data vendors
  • Petition platforms
  • Fundraising platforms
  • Other supporters
 

This may include demographic information, voting history (where legally available), or inferred interests to better inform our outreach efforts.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

  • Communicate with you about the Campaign
  • Send email updates, text messages, and mail
  • Process and report contributions
  • Comply with Federal Election Commission (FEC) regulations
  • Organize volunteers and events
  • Improve our website and outreach strategies
  • Deliver digital advertising
  • Conduct research and analytics
  • Respond to inquiries
  • Protect against fraud or misuse

We may combine information collected online with offline data, including voter file data.

3. Text Messaging (SMS) Communications

If you opt in to receive text messages from the Campaign:

  • Message frequency may vary.
  • Message and data rates may apply.
  • You may opt out at any time by replying “STOP.”
  • For help, reply “HELP” or contact us at info@crystal4congress.com

We do not sell or rent your mobile phone number.

4. Email Communications and Unsubscribing

You may opt out of receiving email communications at any time by:

  • Clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any campaign email
  • Contacting us at info@crystal4congress.com

Please allow reasonable time for your request to be processed.

Even if you unsubscribe from campaign emails, we may still contact you for legally required communications related to contributions.

5. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information with:

  • Campaign staff and authorized volunteers
  • Political committees and affiliated organizations
  • Service providers and vendors (e.g., payment processors, email platforms, data analytics providers, advertising platforms)
  • Federal and state regulatory agencies (as required by law)
  • Law enforcement, if required
 

All vendors are contractually required to safeguard your information.

Contribution information is publicly reported as required by federal law.

6. Political Advertising and Targeting

We may use your information to:

  • Serve targeted political advertisements
  • Create custom audiences on social media platforms
  • Analyze engagement and improve outreach
 

Advertising platforms may use their own cookies or tracking technologies subject to their privacy policies.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information.

However, no system can guarantee absolute security. By using our website, you acknowledge this inherent risk.

8. Children’s Privacy

This website is not directed to individuals under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that such information has been collected, we will delete it promptly.

9. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your state of residence (such as California, Colorado, or Virginia), you may have rights including:

  • The right to request access to personal information
  • The right to request deletion (subject to legal exceptions)
  • The right to correct inaccurate information
  • The right to opt out of certain data uses

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@crystal4congress.com.

Please note that federal campaign finance laws may require us to retain certain information.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.

11. Retention of Information

We retain personal information as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfill campaign purposes
  • Comply with federal election laws
  • Meet legal obligations
  • Resolve disputes
  • Enforce agreements
 

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact:

Crystal for Congress
1402 Jones Street, Suite 242, Omaha, NE 68102
info@crystal4congress.com

TERMS & CONDITIONS

1. Use of This Website

This Site is intended to provide information about Crystal Rhoades’ campaign for Congress and related activities, including volunteering, donating, event participation, and campaign communications.

You agree to use this Site only for lawful purposes and in compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws.

You may not:

  • Use the Site in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site
  • Interfere with the Site’s functionality or security
  • Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) without permission
  • Impersonate another person or misrepresent your affiliation

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access to users who violate these Terms.

2. Political Contributions

All contributions made through this Site are subject to federal campaign finance laws and regulations enforced by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

By making a contribution, you certify that:

  • You are a U.S. citizen or lawfully admitted permanent resident (green card holder).
  • The contribution is made from your own funds.
  • You are not a federal contractor.
  • You are at least 18 years old.
  • The funds are not provided by another person or entity for the purpose of making this contribution.

Contributions are not tax-deductible for federal income tax purposes.

The Campaign reserves the right to refuse or refund any contribution for any reason, including compliance with legal requirements.

3. Recurring Contributions

If you select a recurring donation option:

  • You authorize the Campaign (or its payment processor) to automatically charge your selected payment method at the frequency selected.
  • You may cancel recurring contributions at any time by contacting us at [campaign email] or through the payment processor’s cancellation method.
  • Cancellations must be made prior to the next billing cycle to avoid further charges.

4. Payment Processing

Online donations may be processed through third-party vendors (e.g., ActBlue, Stripe, or other processors). Your financial information is collected and processed in accordance with the third party’s terms and privacy policies.

The Campaign does not store full credit card numbers on its servers.

5. SMS & Email Communications

By providing your phone number or email address:

  • You consent to receive campaign updates, donation requests, volunteer opportunities, and other communications.
  • Message and data rates may apply for SMS messages.
  • Message frequency may vary.

You may opt out:

  • Email: Click “unsubscribe” in any email.
  • SMS: Reply STOP to cancel or HELP for assistance.

Opting out does not prevent us from sending administrative messages (e.g., donation confirmations).

6. Intellectual Property

All content on this Site — including text, graphics, logos, images, videos, design elements, and campaign materials — is the property of Crystal for Congress unless otherwise noted.

You may:

  • View and print materials for personal, non-commercial use.
  • Share publicly available content for lawful, non-commercial purposes.

You may not:

  • Reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works without written permission.
  • Use campaign logos or branding for unauthorized purposes.

7. User-Submitted Content

If you submit content (including testimonials, photos, comments, or other materials), you grant the Campaign a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable license to use, reproduce, publish, and distribute that content for campaign purposes.

You represent that:

  • You own or have the necessary rights to the content.
  • The content does not violate any laws or third-party rights.

We reserve the right to remove any user-submitted content at our discretion.

8. Third-Party Links

This Site may contain links to third-party websites for convenience or informational purposes.

The Campaign does not control and is not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of third-party websites. Visiting those sites is at your own risk.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

This Site and its contents are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

We do not guarantee:

  • That the Site will be uninterrupted or error-free
  • That defects will be corrected
  • That the Site is free of viruses or harmful components

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Crystal for Congress shall not be liable for any damages arising out of or related to:

  • Your use or inability to use the Site
  • Errors or omissions in content
  • Unauthorized access to or use of personal information

This limitation applies to direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, and punitive damages.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Crystal for Congress and its officers, employees, volunteers, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, or expenses arising from:

  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your misuse of the Site
  • Your violation of any law or third-party rights

12. Accessibility

Crystal for Congress is committed to making this Site accessible to all users. If you encounter accessibility barriers, please contact us at info@crystal4congress.com

14. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the United States and the State of Nebraska, without regard to conflict of law principles.

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13. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact:

Crystal for Congress
1402 Jones Street, Suite 242, Omaha, NE 68102
info@crystal4congress.com