Vincent Williams
For Georgia State House of Representatives
District 117
WEBSITE PRIVACY POLICY
Effective Date: March 5, 2026 Last Updated: March 5, 2026
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy describes how the campaign committee for Vincent Williams for Georgia State House of Representatives, District 117 ("the Campaign," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and protects information gathered through our official campaign website located at www.vincentwilliams2026.com (the "Site").
We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly. We encourage you to read this policy carefully before providing any personal information through this Site.
By using our Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these terms, please discontinue use of the Site.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Voluntarily Provide
When you interact with the Site, we may collect the following information that you provide directly:
• Contact information such as your full name, home address, city, state, ZIP code, email address, and phone number
• Contribution and payment information including credit/debit card details, billing address, and employer information (required by Georgia campaign finance law for contributions above certain thresholds)
• Volunteer sign-up information including your availability, skills, and areas of interest
• Event registration details for campaign events or town halls
• Messages, comments, or other content you submit through contact forms or the website
• Subscription information when you sign up to receive campaign emails or text message updates
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the Site, certain data may be collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies, including:
• Your IP address and general geographic location
• Browser type, operating system, and device information
• Pages visited, time spent on pages, and links clicked
• Referring websites or URLs
• Date and time of your visit
We may use third-party analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to collect and analyze this data. These tools may use cookies to track your interactions with the Site. You may opt out of Google Analytics data collection by visiting: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
2.3 Cookies
Cookies are small data files stored on your browser or device. We use cookies to:
• Remember your preferences and improve your experience
• Analyze Site traffic and usage patterns
• Support the functionality of the Site
You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some portions of the Site may not function properly without them.
3. How We Use Your Information
The Campaign uses the information collected for the following purposes:
• Processing and acknowledging your financial contributions and complying with Georgia and federal campaign finance reporting obligations
• Communicating with you about campaign news, events, volunteer opportunities, and policy positions
• Sending you campaign updates via email or text message if you have opted in to receive them
• Coordinating volunteer and canvassing activities
• Improving the functionality and content of the Site
• Complying with all applicable federal, Georgia state, and local laws including the Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Act (O.C.G.A. § 21-5-1 et seq.)
• Detecting and preventing fraudulent or unauthorized activity
We will only use your information for the purposes described above or for additional purposes for which you have given your consent.
4. Disclosure and Sharing of Information
4.1 Required Legal Disclosures
Under Georgia law (O.C.G.A. § 21-5-34), campaign contributions above $100 must be publicly reported to the Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission. Reported information — including contributor name, address, occupation, and employer — becomes part of the public record and will be accessible through the Commission's website.
Federal law also prohibits the Campaign from accepting contributions from certain sources (e.g., foreign nationals, federal contractors). Contributor information may be verified and, if required, referred to appropriate authorities.
4.2 Service Providers
We may share your information with trusted third-party vendors who assist in operating the Site or administering Campaign activities, including payment processors, email service providers, and web hosting services. These vendors are contractually obligated to use your information only as directed by the Campaign and in compliance with applicable law.
4.3 Political Organizations
We may share your contact information (excluding telephone numbers) with allied political organizations, candidates, committees, or causes that share similar political objectives, unless you opt out of such sharing. We do not share telephone numbers with any third parties without your express consent.
We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to any commercial entity.
4.4 Law Enforcement and Legal Process
We may disclose information if required to do so by law, subpoena, court order, or governmental request, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of the Campaign, our supporters, or the public.
5. Text Messaging (SMS/MMS)
If you opt in to receive text messages from the Campaign, the following terms apply:
• You will receive periodic campaign updates, event notifications, and calls to action via text message
• Message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier plan
• Message frequency will vary based on campaign activity
• You may opt out at any time by replying STOP to any Campaign text message
• For help, reply HELP or contact us at [campaign email/phone]
• Your opt-in data and consent to receive text messages will not be shared with any third parties
We comply with the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and all applicable carrier regulations regarding text messaging.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with our legal and reporting obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
Campaign finance records are retained for a minimum period required by Georgia law. Records of contributions are typically maintained for a minimum of five (5) years following the close of the applicable election cycle.
After the Campaign concludes, personal data not required for legal compliance may be securely deleted or anonymized. A designated person responsible for maintaining campaign records will be identified in the Campaign's termination filing as required by O.C.G.A. § 21-5-34(m).
7. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:
• Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption for data transmitted through the Site
• Restricted access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
• Use of reputable, security-conscious third-party payment processors that comply with Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI-DSS)
• Regular review of data collection and storage practices
However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security. In the event of a data breach affecting your personal information, we will notify you as required by the Georgia Personal Identity Protection Act (O.C.G.A. § 10-1-912).
8. Children's Privacy
Our Site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately using the information below so we can promptly delete it.
9. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms and other candidates' or organizations' sites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party site you visit, as we have no control over and assume no responsibility for their content or practices.
10. Your Choices and Rights
You have the following choices regarding your personal information:
• Opt Out of Email Communications: You may unsubscribe from Campaign emails at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any Campaign email or by contacting us directly.
• Opt Out of Text Messages: Reply STOP to any text message to stop receiving SMS communications from the Campaign.
• Opt Out of Data Sharing: To opt out of having your contact information shared with allied political organizations, please contact us using the information below and we will honor your request.
• Access and Correction: You may request access to the personal information we hold about you and ask us to correct any inaccuracies. We will respond to reasonable access requests within a reasonable time.
• Deletion Requests: You may request deletion of your personal information. Please note that we may be legally required to retain certain records (e.g., contribution records) and cannot delete them until the applicable retention period expires.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the information provided in Section 13 of this Policy.
11. Georgia-Specific Legal Compliance
The Campaign operates in compliance with all applicable Georgia laws governing campaign finance, data protection, and consumer privacy, including:
• Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Act, O.C.G.A. § 21-5-1 et seq. — governing disclosure of campaign contributions and expenditures
• Georgia Personal Identity Protection Act, O.C.G.A. § 10-1-911 et seq. — governing protection and breach notification of personal information
• Georgia Open Records Act, O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 et seq. — note that certain campaign finance records are public records
Contributions to the Campaign are not tax-deductible for federal income tax purposes.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law, technology, or our practices. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this Policy and post the revised Policy on this Site.
Your continued use of the Site after any changes to this Policy constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically.
13. Contact Information
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the Campaign's data practices, please contact us:
Vincent Williams for State House 117
Attn: Campaign Privacy
4014 Madison Acres Drive
Locust Grove, GA 30248
Email: info@vincentwilliams2026.com
Phone: 404.328.7223