Effective Date: [Insert Date]
Website: https://romerofororegon.com
Who We Are
This is the official campaign website of Paul J. Romero Jr., candidate for Governor of Oregon.
Our website address is: https://romerofororegon.com.
What Personal Data We Collect and Why
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help detect and prevent spam.
An anonymized string created from your email address (a hash) may be sent to the Gravatar service to determine if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available at: https://automattic.com/privacy/. Once your comment is approved, your profile picture may be publicly visible in the context of your comment.
Newsletter & Form Submissions
If you sign up for campaign updates, submit a volunteer form, make a donation, or fill out any contact or feedback form on this website, we may collect your:
Name
Email address
Phone number (if provided)
City, County, or ZIP code
Employer/Occupation (if required by Oregon campaign finance law)
IP address and browser metadata
Any message or notes you submit
This data is used only for internal campaign communications, legal compliance, and volunteer or supporter follow-up.
We will not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties, except as required by law or to fulfill a campaign-related service (e.g., email delivery, donation processing, analytics, or volunteer coordination).
Media Uploads
If you upload images to the website (e.g., via forms), avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the site may be able to download and extract location information from these images.
Cookies
Comments and Login
If you leave a comment, you may opt-in to saving your name, email, and website in cookies. These are for your convenience and last for one year.
If you visit our login page, we set a temporary cookie to check if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
When you log in, we set several cookies to save your login info and display preferences. Login cookies last two days, screen options cookies last a year. Selecting “Remember Me” extends login persistence to two weeks.
If you log out, login cookies are removed. If you edit or publish an article, a cookie with no personal data is saved and expires after one day.
Analytics and Tracking Cookies
We may use basic website analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to collect anonymous data about how visitors use the site. These services may set their own cookies to track usage patterns, pages visited, time on site, and other browser information.
We use this data to improve site performance and user experience. It is not used to identify individuals unless explicitly stated otherwise.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles or sections on this site may include embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos, Rumble embeds, tweets, maps, etc.). Embedded content behaves as if you had visited the originating site directly.
These third-party sites may collect data, use cookies, or track your interactions. If you are logged into those platforms, your interactions may be recorded and linked to your account with them.
We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any third-party services linked or embedded from this site.
Who We Share Your Data With
We do not share your data with outside parties, except:
If required by state or federal election reporting laws
With secure third-party services we use to manage email delivery, donation processing, or volunteer engagement
When legally required, such as in response to a court order or government request
- Text message opt-in consent and data will only be used for campaign-related communications and will not be shared or sold to third parties, except as required by law.
If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email for security.
How Long We Retain Your Data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This allows us to recognize and approve future comments automatically.
If you submit a form, your data may be retained in our campaign database until the end of the election cycle or until you request removal.
Users who register (if applicable) can see, edit, or delete their personal information (except usernames). Website administrators can also edit user information.
What Rights You Have Over Your Data
If you’ve submitted a form or comment, or have an account on this site, you can request an exported file of your personal data. You may also request that we erase your data, except data we are required to retain for legal, administrative, or security purposes.
Please send data requests to: privacy@romerofororegon.com
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service. Some form data may be processed by secure third-party platforms (such as Mailchimp, Stripe, Google Analytics, or Meta) that comply with their own privacy and data protection standards.
Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organizational steps to protect the personal data we collect. This includes HTTPS encryption, regular updates to plugins and software, and secure access protocols for administrators.
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. Submitting data is always at your discretion.
Children’s Privacy
This website is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from minors without parental consent.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with the new effective date.
Contact Us
For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, contact:
📧 privacy@romerofororegon.com
📬 Paul J. Romero Jr. for Governor
[Mailing Address]
Oregon, USA