PRIVACY POLICY
Hugh Murray for Congress
Last Updated: February 2026
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Hugh Murray for Congress ("Campaign," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with our campaign.
Please read this policy carefully. By using our website or providing information to us, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
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Personal Information You Provide
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address
- Donation Information: When you contribute, our payment processor (ActBlue) collects billing information, credit card details, employer, and occupation as required by the Federal Election Commission (FEC)
- Volunteer Information: Skills, availability, and areas of interest
- Event Information: RSVPs and attendance records
- Communications: Messages you send through contact forms or email
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and device type
- Usage Information: Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring website
- Location Information: General geographic location based on IP address
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: See Section 5 below
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We use your information to:
- Process and acknowledge campaign contributions
- Communicate with you about campaign news, events, and volunteer opportunities
- Respond to your inquiries and requests
- Coordinate volunteer activities
- Comply with FEC reporting requirements
- Analyze website usage to improve our online presence
- Send fundraising appeals (with your consent)
- Protect against fraud and unauthorized transactions
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We may share your information in the following circumstances:
Federal Election Commission (FEC)
Federal law requires us to report the name, address, occupation, and employer of individuals who contribute more than $200 in an election cycle. This information becomes part of the public record.
Service Providers
We work with third-party service providers who assist with:
- Payment processing (ActBlue)
- Email communications
- Website hosting and analytics
- Event management
These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the services they provide to us.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government regulation, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights or the safety of others.
We Do Not Sell Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.
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Campaign contributions are processed through ActBlue, a registered political committee and nonprofit organization. When you make a donation, you are providing your payment information directly to ActBlue. We encourage you to review ActBlue's privacy policy at actblue.com/privacy.
ActBlue shares donor information with us so we can acknowledge your contribution and comply with FEC requirements. ActBlue may also send you information about their services unless you opt out.
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Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Remember your preferences
- Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
- Measure the effectiveness of our outreach
Types of cookies we use:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Advertising Cookies: May be used to deliver relevant campaign messages on other platforms
Managing Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
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If you sign up for our email list, we will send you campaign updates, event invitations, volunteer opportunities, and fundraising appeals.
You may opt out of email communications at any time by:
- Clicking the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any email
- Contacting us at info@hughmurrayforcongress.com
Please note that even if you opt out of marketing emails, we may still send you transactional messages, such as donation receipts.
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If you opt in to receive text messages from the Campaign, you consent to receive recurring campaign updates, alerts, and fundraising messages. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency varies.
To opt out of text messages, reply STOP to any message. For help, reply HELP or contact us at info@hughmurrayforcongress.com.
Text messaging is not required to participate in campaign activities or make contributions.
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We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
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We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations (including FEC record-keeping requirements), resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
FEC regulations require us to retain records of contributions and expenditures for at least three years after filing the report to which they relate.
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Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request a copy of the information we hold about you
- Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request that we delete your information (subject to legal retention requirements)
- Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
To exercise these rights, contact us at info@hughmurrayforcongress.com.
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Our website is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly.
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Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms and news outlets. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information.
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We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
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If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Hugh Murray for Congress
Email: info@hughmurrayforcongress.com
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