Privacy Policy
Dr. Deshawnda Williams for State Representative
https://drd4thepeople.com | Effective: April 8, 2026
1. Overview
The Dr. Deshawnda Williams for State Representative campaign (“Campaign,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit https://drd4thepeople.com (the “Website”). Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of the website.
2. Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly:
- Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address when you sign up for updates, volunteer, or request a lawn sign
- Ward and Division information, when provided through our volunteer form
- Donation information processed through ActBlue (we do not store payment card details)
- Messages or correspondence submitted through contact forms
Information Collected Automatically:
- IP address and browser type when you visit the Website
- Pages visited, time spent on the Website, and referring URLs
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Cookie Policy below)
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Send campaign updates, newsletters, and volunteer opportunities
- Coordinate campaign field operations, including canvassing and phone banking
- Process and acknowledge donations
- Respond to your questions and requests
- Improve the Website and measure campaign outreach effectiveness
- Comply with applicable federal and Pennsylvania campaign finance laws
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information with:
- Service providers who assist with email communications, website hosting, and campaign operations, under confidentiality agreements
- ActBlue, our authorized donation processing platform, is subject to its privacy policy
- Pennsylvania and federal election authorities, as required by law for campaign finance reporting
- Law enforcement or government agencies, when required by applicable law
5. Pennsylvania-Specific Disclosures
Under Pennsylvania campaign finance law, donor information — including name, address, employer, and donation amount — for contributions exceeding applicable thresholds may be disclosed in public campaign finance reports filed with the Pennsylvania Department of State. By making a donation, you acknowledge that this information may become part of the public record.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Campaign data may be retained through the conclusion of the 2026 election cycle and any applicable legal retention periods thereafter.
7. Your Rights and Choices
- Opt out of email communications at any time by clicking “Unsubscribe” in any email we send
- Contact us to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information
- Residents of Pennsylvania may have additional rights under applicable state law
8. Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.
9. Third-Party Links
The website may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms and ActBlue. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their policies.
10. Children’s Privacy
The website is not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will promptly delete it.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the revised policy on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
12. Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at info@drd4thepeople.com or by mail at Dr. Deshawnda Williams for State Representative, Philadelphia, PA.