Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 1, 2026

Dr. Nelly Burdette for Rhode Island Senate District 17 (“Elect Nelly,” “the Campaign,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide to us.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, when it may be shared, and the choices available to you.

This Privacy Policy applies to ElectNelly.com and other campaign websites, forms, communications, and online services controlled by the Campaign.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We may collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

• Sign up to volunteer

• Subscribe to our email newsletter

• Sign up to receive campaign text messages

• Make a contribution

• Contact the Campaign

• RSVP for or attend campaign events

• Request a lawn sign or other campaign information

• Complete a survey or other campaign form

• Otherwise communicate with the Campaign

Depending on how you interact with us, information we collect may include:

• Name

• Email address

• Mailing address

• Mobile or other telephone number

• Town or ZIP code

• Employer and occupation, when required by applicable campaign finance laws

• Event, volunteer, or communication preferences

• Information you voluntarily provide in messages, forms, surveys, or other communications

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and use of the website, including:

• IP address

• Browser type

• Device information

• Pages visited

• Referring website

• Date and time of access

• Information about how you interact with our website

We may use cookies and similar technologies, including analytics tools, to understand website usage, improve website performance, and improve the visitor experience.

How We Use Information

We may use information we collect to:

• Respond to inquiries and requests

• Communicate with supporters, volunteers, and other individuals who interact with the Campaign

• Send campaign newsletters and updates

• Send campaign-related text messages to individuals who have affirmatively opted in to receive them

• Organize campaign events and volunteer activities

• Process contributions

• Manage campaign operations and outreach

• Conduct surveys and other campaign activities

• Improve our website and communications

• Protect against fraud, misuse, or unauthorized activity

• Comply with applicable campaign finance laws and other legal requirements

Text Messages and Mobile Information

If you voluntarily provide your mobile phone number and affirmatively consent to receive campaign text messages, the Campaign may send you recurring campaign-related text messages. These may include campaign updates, event invitations and reminders, volunteer opportunities, fundraising appeals, voting information, and other campaign communications.

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

You may opt out of campaign text messages at any time by replying STOP. For assistance, reply HELP or contact us at info@electnelly.com.

Mobile Information and SMS Consent

We will not sell, rent, or share your mobile phone number, mobile information, or SMS opt-in/consent information with any third party or affiliate for their own marketing or promotional purposes.

We may share mobile information and SMS opt-in/consent information with service providers that process text messages or provide other services on behalf of the Campaign, but only as necessary to operate campaign communications or provide those services. Such providers may not use this information for their own marketing or promotional purposes.

We may also disclose information, including mobile information, when required or permitted by applicable law, regulation, legal process, or government request.

Your consent to receive campaign text messages is not a condition of making a contribution or participating in any campaign activity.

Email Communications

If you subscribe to campaign email communications, you may unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in our emails.

Even after unsubscribing from marketing communications, we may continue to send communications necessary to respond to a request you have made or to administer a service or activity in which you have participated.

Donations

Contributions made through our website may be processed by third-party payment processors. We do not store full credit card information on our servers.

Certain contribution information may be collected and publicly disclosed as required by applicable Rhode Island campaign finance laws.

Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information with trusted service providers that assist the Campaign with activities such as:

• Email communications

• Text messaging services

• Website hosting

• Payment processing

• Data management and analytics

• Volunteer coordination

• Event administration

• Other campaign-related operations

These service providers may access information only as reasonably necessary to provide services to the Campaign and may not use the information for their own marketing or promotional purposes.

The specific protections for mobile information and SMS opt-in/consent information described in the Text Messages and Mobile Information section above apply to such information.

We may also disclose information:

• To comply with applicable laws, regulations, subpoenas, court orders, or other legal processes

• In response to lawful requests from government authorities

• To protect the rights, safety, or security of the Campaign, our supporters, or others

• To investigate or prevent fraud, abuse, or other unlawful activity

Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember preferences

• Measure website traffic

• Understand how visitors use our website

• Improve website performance and functionality

• Improve our communications and outreach

Most web browsers allow you to manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some website functionality.

Information Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, use, alteration, or disclosure.

However, no method of transmitting or storing information electronically is completely secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of information transmitted to or stored by us.

Children's Privacy

Our website and campaign communications are not directed toward children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to websites operated by third parties, including donation platforms, social media services, event services, and other organizations.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those websites before providing them with personal information.

Your Choices and Requests

You may contact us to:

• Ask questions about information we may have collected from you

• Request correction of information you believe is inaccurate

• Request information about how your information is used

• Unsubscribe from campaign email communications

• Opt out of campaign text messages by replying STOP

Some information may need to be retained when required by law or for legitimate campaign, financial, accounting, security, or legal purposes.

To make a privacy-related request, contact us at:

info@electnelly.com

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our campaign activities, communications practices, technology, or applicable law.

When we make changes, we will post the updated Privacy Policy on this page and update the effective date above.

Contact Us

Dr. Nelly Burdette for Rhode Island Senate District 17
Friends of Nelly Burdette

Email: info@electnelly.com

Website: ElectNelly.com

Paid for by Friends of Nelly Burdette