Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 03/31/2025

Overview

Your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect the personal information you provide through this campaign website.

By using this site, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information from visitors:

Personal Information:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Mailing address
  • Phone number
  • Occupation and employer

Note that we only collect the personal information that you willingly provide on a contact, newsletter signup, or donation form.

Usage Data:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Pages visited and duration of visit
  • Device type and operating system

Donation Information:

  • Billing address
  • Donation amount and frequency
  • Last four digits of credit/debit card (processed via secure third-party provider)

How We Use Your Information

We use the information you provide for purposes including:

  • Sending campaign updates and newsletters
  • Processing donations and complying with Montana campaign finance laws
  • Coordinating volunteer activities
  • Responding to questions or requests
  • Improving website performance and outreach

We will never sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

Email Communication

If you sign up to receive emails, you may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link at the bottom of each message. We may still contact you for essential campaign-related purposes (e.g., volunteer confirmations or donation receipts).

Cookies and Analytics

We may use cookies or web analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to improve our site and understand user behavior. These tools may collect anonymized usage data. You can disable cookies in your browser settings.

Donations

Donations are securely processed via a third-party provider (e.g., Stripe, PayPal, or similar). We do not store your full payment card information on our servers. All donations will be reported in accordance with Montana state law.

Data Security

We take reasonable precautions to protect your information, including using SSL encryption and secure hosting. However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

Children’s Privacy

This site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn we have collected data from a child without verified parental consent, we will delete it.

Third-Party Links

Our website may link to third-party websites (e.g., social media, donation processors). We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites.

Your Rights

You may request to review, correct, or delete your personal information by contacting us at:

📧 scott@alwaysforchildren-com.preview-domain.com

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as needed. When we do, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top. Continued use of the site after any changes indicates your acceptance of the new policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

📧 Email

scott@alwaysforchildren.com

📬 Mail

Scott Rouse for Hellgate Elementary School District #4 Board of Trustees
1740 Homestead Dr
Missoula, MT 59808