Privacy Policy
A LEGAL DISCLAIMER
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 10/1/2025
Darla Whistler for Judge/ Darla Whistler (“we,” “us,” “our”) operates the website www.whistlerforjudge.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information from visitors to the Site.
By using the Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We may collect the following types of information:
a) Information you voluntarily provide
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Name, email address, postal address, phone number (when you fill out forms: e.g. contact, volunteer sign‑up, donation, newsletter subscription)
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Payment information (for donations) — processed via third‑party payment processor
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Comments, messages, survey responses, or other content you submit
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Other information you choose to provide
b) Information collected automatically
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IP address
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Browser type and version
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Operating system
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Referring/exit pages
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Date and time stamps
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Pages visited, time spent on pages
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Analytics and usage data
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Cookies, web beacons, tracking pixels, or similar technologies
HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We may use the information we collect for purposes including, but not limited to:
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Responding to your inquiries or requests
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Sending campaign communications (newsletters, updates, event info)
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Processing donations
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Managing volunteer signups
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Improving the Site, analyzing usage, analytics
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Targeting or tailoring content and ads (if applicable)
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Complying with legal, regulatory, and campaign reporting requirements
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Detecting fraud, security incidents, and abuse
DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION
We may share your information under limited circumstances:
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With service providers, vendors, contractors (e.g. payment processors, email service providers, analytics providers) as needed to perform campaign functions
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To comply with law or legal obligation, to respond to subpoenas or court orders
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To enforce our site policies, protect rights, safety, or property
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As required by campaign finance or election law (if data must be reported or disclosed)
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With your consent
We do not sell or rent your personally identifiable information for commercial purposes.
COOKIES & TRACKING TECHNOLOGY
We may use cookies, web beacons, tracking pixels, or similar technologies to:
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Recognize your browser or device
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Maintain session information
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Enable functionality (e.g. “remember me,” form prefill)
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Collect usage, analytics, and performance data
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Tailor content and advertising (if enabled)
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though doing so may reduce functionality of the Site.
DATA RETENTION
We retain personal data only as long as needed for the purposes set out in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
If you request deletion of your information, we will attempt to erase or anonymize your data, except where retention is required by law or necessary for legal or legitimate campaign purposes.
SECURITY
We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect information under our control. However, no internet transmission or storage is perfectly secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.
YOUR RIGHTS & CHOICES
Depending on applicable laws, you may have rights including:
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Access: request a copy of personal data we hold about you
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Correction: request corrections of inaccurate or incomplete data
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Deletion: request deletion (subject to legal or campaign obligations)
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Opt-out: of receiving promotional or campaign communications (you may unsubscribe)
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Withholding consent: where applicable, you may decline to provide certain information
To make requests, contact us using the details below.
THIRD-PARTY LINKS & EMBEDDED CONTENT
The Site may contain links to third‑party websites, widgets, or embedded content (e.g. video, social media embeds). We do not control third-party practices. Their privacy policies govern their data collection.
PUBLIC RECORDS & FLORIDA LAW
Because this is a political campaign in Florida, certain information submitted (e.g. email addresses, donation records) may be subject to public records laws. For example, e‑mail addresses provided in certain contexts may become part of public records. (See e.g. Florida’s public records laws).
If you do not want your e‑mail address released in response to a public records request, you may choose not to submit it via this site or to contact us via alternate means.
MINORS
The Site is not intended for persons under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect information from minors under 13. If you believe we have collected data from a minor, please contact us to request deletion.
UPDATES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. If material changes occur, we will post a notice on the homepage or send notices to affected users. The “Effective Date” at the top will be updated.
Please review this Privacy Policy regularly.
CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have questions, concerns or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:
Whistler for Judge/Darla Whistler
Address: P.O. Box 449, Chiefland, FL 32644
Email: whistlerforjudge2026@gmail.com