Privacy Policy

Introduction to Our Privacy Policy

Shana Richards for NEA Director is committed to protecting the privacy and security of all individuals who interact with our campaign and leadership initiatives. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, protect, and share information in connection with our work as a State NEA Director candidate and advocate for public education. We respect your privacy and are dedicated to transparency in our data practices. This policy applies to all visitors and supporters of our campaign website and related digital platforms.

Information We Collect and How We Use It

We collect information to better serve our members, supporters, and the education community. This information helps us communicate effectively, understand your interests in education advocacy, process donations, coordinate volunteer efforts, and improve our campaign and leadership initiatives.

• Information you provide directly: name, email address, phone number, mailing address, donation information, volunteer preferences, and any messages or inquiries you submit through our website or contact forms.
• Information collected automatically: IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, time spent on our site, referring website, and other usage analytics through cookies and similar tracking technologies.
• We use collected information to: process donations and memberships, send campaign updates and educational content, coordinate volunteer activities, respond to inquiries, improve our website and services, comply with legal obligations, and advance our mission to strengthen public education through NEA leadership and advocacy.

Data Protection, Security, and Your Rights

We take data security seriously and implement reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. You have important rights regarding your personal data, and we are committed to respecting those rights in accordance with applicable privacy laws including GDPR and CCPA.

• Data sharing: We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with trusted partners, service providers, and NEA affiliates only as necessary to fulfill our mission, process transactions, or comply with legal requirements. Any third-party sharing is conducted under strict confidentiality agreements.
• Security measures: We employ encryption, secure server protocols, firewalls, and regular security audits to protect your data. Access to personal information is restricted to authorized personnel who need it to perform their duties. However, no security system is completely impenetrable, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
• Your rights: You have the right to access, review, correct, or delete your personal information. You may also opt out of marketing communications at any time. To exercise these rights or request a copy of your data, please contact us using the information provided in Section 4. Residents of California and the EU have additional rights under CCPA and GDPR respectively.

Policy Updates and Contact Information

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the effective date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information.

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at: Shana Richards for NEA Director, Email: privacy@shanarichardsforeadir.org. We are committed to addressing your privacy concerns promptly and thoroughly.