Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 5/12/26

Welcome to the official website of Solan for Pierce County (the “Campaign,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information you provide when you visit our website, sign up for updates, make a contribution, volunteer, request information, or otherwise interact with the Campaign online.

By using this website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If changes are made, we will update the “Last Updated” date above. Your continued use of the website after any changes means you accept the revised policy.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Voluntarily

We may collect personal information that you choose to provide, including:

Name
Email address
Mailing address
Phone number or mobile number
ZIP code or geographic location
Volunteer interests
Employer and occupation information, if required for campaign finance reporting
Donation or transaction information
Any other information you provide through forms, emails, surveys, petitions, event registrations, volunteer signups, or other campaign-related interactions

If you make a contribution, payment information may be collected and processed by a third-party payment processor. We do not intentionally store full credit card numbers on our website.

Because this is a political campaign in Washington State, certain contribution information may be required to be reported to the Washington State Public Disclosure Commission or otherwise disclosed as required by applicable campaign finance laws.

SMS/Text Messaging Information

If you sign up to receive text messages from Solan for Pierce County, we may collect your mobile phone number, carrier information, the date and time of your opt-in, and the content of messages you send to us.

By providing your mobile number, you consent to receive campaign updates, volunteer opportunities, donation requests, event notices, get-out-the-vote reminders, and other campaign-related messages from Solan for Pierce County.

Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply.

You may opt out of text messages at any time by replying STOP. For help, reply HELP or contact us at vote@solanforpierce.com.

Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent will not be sold, rented, or shared with third parties for their independent marketing purposes.

Political campaign texts are subject to federal rules, and opt-out requests should be honored.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain non-personal or technical information, including:

IP address
Browser type
Device type
Operating system
Pages visited
Links clicked
Referring websites
Date and time of visit
General location information
Interactions with digital advertisements or campaign content

We may collect this information through cookies, pixels, analytics tools, server logs, and similar technologies. This information helps us understand how visitors use the website, improve campaign communications, measure outreach effectiveness, and deliver relevant campaign messages.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies, pixels, web beacons, and similar technologies to improve functionality, analyze website traffic, measure advertising effectiveness, and better understand visitor behavior.

We may use third-party tools such as Google Analytics, Meta/Facebook Pixel, email marketing platforms, advertising platforms, donation processors, or other campaign technology providers.

These third-party services may collect information according to their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites, platforms, or services.

You may disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect some website features.

How We Use Information

We may use information we collect to:

Communicate with supporters, voters, volunteers, and donors
Send campaign updates, newsletters, event invitations, and fundraising messages
Process contributions and maintain campaign finance records
Respond to inquiries or requests
Recruit and organize volunteers
Improve our website and digital outreach
Conduct political, voter contact, and campaign activities
Analyze website traffic and campaign engagement
Deliver relevant campaign advertising
Maintain website security and prevent fraud
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, and reporting obligations

How We Share Information

We may share information with:

Campaign staff, consultants, volunteers, vendors, and service providers
Donation processors and compliance vendors
Email, SMS, analytics, advertising, and website service providers
Legal, accounting, compliance, or campaign finance professionals
Government agencies or regulators when required by law
The Washington State Public Disclosure Commission or other authorities when required for campaign finance reporting
Other parties when necessary to protect the rights, safety, property, or legal interests of the Campaign, our supporters, or the public

We may also share aggregated or de-identified information that does not personally identify you.

We do not sell text messaging opt-in data or consent information.

Campaign Finance Disclosure

Political contributions to Solan for Pierce County may be subject to Washington State campaign finance disclosure laws. Contributor information, including name, address, employer, occupation, contribution amount, and contribution date, may be collected and reported as required by law.

Once reported, certain campaign finance information may become publicly available through official disclosure systems.

Email Communications

If you provide your email address, we may use it to send campaign updates, fundraising messages, volunteer opportunities, event notices, newsletters, or other campaign-related communications.

You may unsubscribe from campaign emails at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link included in our emails or by contacting us at vote@solanforpierce.com.

Please allow a reasonable amount of time for us to process unsubscribe requests.

Social Media and Third-Party Platforms

Our website may link to campaign pages or accounts on third-party platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, X/Twitter, YouTube, or other services.

Any information you share with us through social media platforms may be subject to the privacy policies and terms of those platforms. We cannot control the actions of third-party platforms or other users.

If you post publicly on social media, comment on campaign content, tag the Campaign, or otherwise interact publicly with campaign accounts, that information may be visible to others.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including donation platforms, social media pages, news articles, partner organizations, or other outside resources.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of third-party websites. You should review the privacy policies of those websites before submitting information.

Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information. However, no website, email system, database, or online transmission is completely secure.

By using our website, you acknowledge that we cannot guarantee the absolute security of information transmitted online.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take reasonable steps to delete that information.

Washington Privacy Considerations

Solan for Pierce County does not knowingly collect sensitive health information through this website. If that changes, the Campaign will review and update its practices as needed under applicable Washington law, including Washington’s privacy rules concerning consumer health data. Washington’s My Health My Data Act is focused on protecting consumer health data outside traditional health-care privacy systems.

Out-of-State Visitors

This website is operated in the United States and is intended primarily for voters, supporters, volunteers, and donors in Washington State. If you access the website from outside the United States, you understand that your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States.

Your Choices

You may choose not to provide personal information, but some campaign features may not be available without it.

You may:

Unsubscribe from emails using the unsubscribe link
Opt out of text messages by replying STOP
Disable cookies through your browser settings
Contact us to request that we update or remove certain information, subject to legal, compliance, and campaign finance recordkeeping obligations

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is used, please contact us at:

Solan for Pierce County
Email: vote@solanforpierce.com.
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 492 Gig Harbor, WA 98335
Website: solanforpierce.com

SMS TERMS OF SERVICE

Solan for Pierce County

By signing up to receive text messages from Solan for Pierce County, you agree to receive campaign-related text messages, including campaign updates, donation requests, volunteer opportunities, event notices, and election-related reminders.