Privacy Policy

Who We Are

This privacy policy applies to Fishback for Governor ("the Campaign"), operated by James Fishback, Republican, for Governor. Our campaign website is located at fishback2026.com. This policy covers all data collected through our website and related campaign digital properties.

What We Collect

We collect only the minimum information necessary to keep you informed about the campaign:

• Email Address — To send campaign updates, newsletters, and event invitations
• Phone Number (optional) — To send text message updates about events and campaign milestones
• Florida County (optional) — To provide localized information about events and issues in your area

That's it. We do not collect your name, physical address, IP address, browsing history, or any other personally identifiable information through our signup form.

What We Do NOT Do

Let us be perfectly clear about what we will never do:

• We will never sell your email address, phone number, or any personal data to anyone — not to other campaigns, not to political organizations, not to advertisers, not to data brokers, not to anyone. Ever.
• We will never share or trade your information with third parties for their marketing purposes.
• We will never rent our contact list.
• We will never use third-party tracking cookies to follow you around the internet. Google Analytics uses a first-party cookie to distinguish unique visitors but does not track you across other websites.
• We will never use dark patterns to trick you into sharing more information than you intend to.
• We will never make it hard to unsubscribe. Every message we send will include a one-click unsubscribe link.

How We Use Your Information

Your information is used solely for:

• Sending campaign newsletters and updates
• Notifying you about campaign events in your area (if you provided your county)
• Sending text message updates (if you provided your phone number and opted in)
• Internal campaign communications planning

How We Protect Your Data

We take the security of your information seriously:

• Encryption in transit: All data transmitted between your browser and our servers is encrypted using TLS/HTTPS.
• Encryption at rest: Your contact information is stored in encrypted databases with access restricted to authorized campaign staff only.
• Access controls: Only a small number of authorized campaign personnel have access to contact data, and all access is logged.
• No unnecessary retention: If you unsubscribe, your data is permanently deleted within 30 days.

Analytics

Our website uses Google Analytics to understand general traffic patterns (how many people visit, which pages are popular, what devices are used). Google Analytics is configured with IP anonymization enabled, meaning your full IP address is never stored. We use this aggregate data to improve the website experience — not to identify or track individuals.

We also use a lightweight, first-party analytics system that collects anonymous usage data (page views, scroll depth, button clicks) to understand how visitors interact with the site. This system does not use cookies, does not collect personal information, and does not track you across websites.

Your Rights

You have complete control over your information:

• Unsubscribe anytime: Every email and text message includes a one-click unsubscribe option.
• Request your data: You can email us to request a copy of any information we have about you.
• Request deletion: You can email us to request complete deletion of your information from our systems. We will comply within 30 days.
• No penalty: Unsubscribing will never affect your ability to access our website or campaign content.

Third-Party Services

Our website links to the following external services, each governed by their own privacy policies:

• WinRed (secure.winred.com) — Donation processing. WinRed is the standard Republican fundraising platform. Donations are subject to FEC disclosure requirements and WinRed's privacy policy.
• YouTube (youtube-nocookie.com) — Video hosting. We use YouTube's privacy-enhanced mode, which does not set tracking cookies until you play a video.
• Google Fonts — Font delivery. Google Fonts may collect anonymous usage data per Google's privacy policy.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately and we will delete it.

Changes to This Policy

If we update this privacy policy, we will post the changes here and update the "Last Updated" date at the top. Material changes will be communicated via our newsletter. Our core pledge — that we will never sell, share, or trade your data — will never change.