Privacy Policy
Last Updated: December 16, 2025
Take BAC Congress ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website https://www.take-bac-congress.us (the "Site"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we collect, use, and share your information, particularly regarding the support of our political mission.
By accessing or using our Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information you voluntarily provide to us and information collected automatically when you visit our Site.
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Personal Information: When you sign up for updates, submit a "Voice" message, or make a contribution, we may collect your name, email address, postal address, and phone number.
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Donation Information: If you contribute financially, we collect payment information (processed via our third-party secure processors). Note: To comply with Federal Election Commission (FEC) or state campaign finance regulations, we may also be required to collect your Occupation and Name of Employer.
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User Content: Any comments, feedback, or testimonials you submit through our contact forms.
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Automated Information: Our Site is hosted on the Wix platform. We use cookies and similar technologies to collect device data (IP address, browser type) and usage data (pages visited, time spent on the Site).
2. How We Collect Information
We collect data in the following ways:
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Directly from You: When you complete a form on our website, sign up for our newsletter, or make a donation.
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Automatically: Through cookies and tracking pixels when you browse our Site, which helps us understand site performance and user behavior.
3. Why We Collect Information
We use your data to advance our mission:
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Communication: To send you newsletters, campaign updates, and calls to action.
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Donation Processing: To securely process contributions and verify eligibility under campaign finance laws.
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Compliance: To file necessary reports with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) or relevant state authorities as required by law.
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Optimization: To analyze site traffic and improve our outreach efforts.
4. Sharing with Third Parties
We value your trust and do not sell your personal information to commercial marketers. However, we may share data in the following specific contexts:
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Legal & Regulatory Reporting: Important: Under federal and state election laws, we may be required to publicly report the name, mailing address, occupation, and employer of individuals whose contributions exceed a certain amount in a calendar year. This information may become part of the public record.
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Service Providers: We share data with trusted third-party vendors who assist us with website hosting (Wix), payment processing (e.g., Stripe, PayPal), and email communication.
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Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by a subpoena, court order, or government request.
5. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your data:
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Opt-Out: You may unsubscribe from our emails at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of our messages.
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Text Messaging: If you receive SMS updates, you can opt-out by replying "STOP."
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Access & Deletion: You may contact us to request access to or deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements (such as campaign finance record-keeping laws).
6. Minors' Data Collection
Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately so we can remove it.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Take BAC Congress 1 Park Row, 5th Floor Providence, RI 02902 Email: info@take-bac-congress.us