Privacy Policy
A legal disclaimer
The Tiffany S. Auzenne for Katy ISD Board of Trustees campaign ("Campaign," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding information obtained through our campaign activities, including our website, social media platforms, email communications, and other campaign related interactions.
Texas Ethics Commission Compliance
Information collected by this Campaign is obtained and maintained to ensure compliance with the Texas Ethics Commission and applicable state campaign finance laws, including Texas Election Code and Texas Government Code, Title 15. We collect and maintain contributor information as required by law, including but not limited to:
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Full name and address of contributors
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Occupation and employer information for contributions exceeding threshold amounts
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Contribution amounts and dates
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Other information necessary to comply with reporting requirements to the Texas Ethics Commission
This information may be disclosed in publicly filed campaign finance reports as required by Texas law.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
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Personal Information You Provide
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Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address
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Contribution information (amount, payment details, occupation, employer)
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Volunteer interests and availability
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Event attendance and RSVP information
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Communications, comments, or feedback you share with us
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Information Collected Automatically
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Device and browser information
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IP addresses and location data
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Website usage patterns and analytics
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Cookies and similar tracking technologies
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How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
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To comply with Texas Ethics Commission reporting requirements and campaign finance laws
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To process and acknowledge campaign contributions
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To communicate campaign updates, events, and volunteer opportunities
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To coordinate volunteer activities and event participation
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To respond to inquiries and provide supporter services
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To analyze campaign engagement and improve our outreach efforts
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To send automated messages to subscribers who have opted in to receive communications
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How We Share Your Information
We are committed to protecting your privacy. We will not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.
We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:
1. Required Legal Disclosures
Contributor information is disclosed in campaign finance reports filed with the Texas Ethics Commission as required by Texas law. These reports are public records.
2. Third-Party Service Providers
We may share information with trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating our campaign, including:
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Email and SMS marketing platforms to send automated messages to subscribers who have opted in
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Payment processors for contribution processing
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Website hosting and analytics providers
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Data management and campaign software platforms
These service providers are contractually obligated to use your information only for the purposes of providing services to the Campaign and are prohibited from using or disclosing your information for any other purpose.
3. Other Disclosures
We may disclose information when:
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Required by law, legal process, or government request
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Necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of the Campaign, our supporters, or others
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You have provided consent for the disclosure
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Automated Messaging and Subscription
When you opt in to receive communications from the Campaign (via email, SMS, or other channels), we may use third-party service providers to send automated messages, including campaign updates, event invitations, volunteer opportunities, and fundraising appeals. By subscribing, you consent to receiving these communications.
You may opt out of receiving these communications at any time by:
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Clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any email
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Replying STOP to any text message
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Contacting us directly using the information provided in Section 10
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Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
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Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations (including Texas Ethics Commission record retention requirements), resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Campaign finance records are maintained in accordance with Texas law, which requires retention of campaign finance records for at least three years after the campaign has been terminated.
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Your Rights and Choices
You have certain rights regarding your personal information:
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Access and Correction: You may request access to or correction of your personal information by contacting us
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Opt-Out: You may opt out of receiving marketing communications at any time
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Limitations: Please note that certain information, such as contributor data reported to the Texas Ethics Commission, cannot be removed from public records once filed
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Children's Privacy
Our Campaign is not directed to individuals under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete such information.
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. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Tiffany S. Auzenne for Katy ISD Board of Trustees
Email: votetiffanyaa@gmail.com
Mailing Address:
20180 Park Row Dr #5986
Katy, TX 77491
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Changes to This Privacy Policy
​We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. When we make changes, we will update the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of our services after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.