Last updated: October 26, 2025

Eckhardt for Congress — Privacy Policy & Mobile Terms of Service

Effective Date: October 26, 2025

Privacy Policy

Our Commitment to Your Privacy

At Eckhardt for Congress, we value transparency, respect, and your right to privacy. This policy describes how we collect, use, and protect personal information you share with us—whether through our website, email, text message, or other campaign platforms.

By engaging with our campaign digitally or through mobile communications, you agree to this Privacy Policy and the practices described below.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide:
When you sign up for campaign updates, volunteer, RSVP for events, or make a donation, you may be asked to provide personal details such as your name, address, phone number, and email.
If you make a contribution, federal law requires us to collect your employer and occupation information for donations exceeding $200 per election cycle.

Automatically Collected Information:
Our website and service providers may automatically collect limited technical information, such as your IP address, browser type, device identifiers, and activity on the site. This helps us improve functionality and security.

Cookies & Analytics:
We use cookies and analytics tools (like Google Analytics) to better understand how people use our site. Cookies are small text files stored on your device to enhance performance and measure engagement. You may disable cookies through your browser settings.

Information from Other Sources:
We may supplement the information you provide with publicly available data (such as voter files) or verified partner information to maintain accuracy and compliance.

How We Use Information

We use your information to:

  • Send campaign updates, event invitations, and volunteer opportunities

  • Process donations and confirm transactions securely

  • Share ways to support the campaign and stay informed

  • Improve our website and communication tools

  • Comply with federal reporting and disclosure laws

Your information is used only for legitimate campaign purposes and is never sold or rented to other entities.

How We Share Information

We may share limited information in the following cases:

  • With Trusted Vendors: For services like donation processing, email delivery, texting, or analytics—only as needed to carry out campaign operations.

  • For Legal Compliance: To meet reporting requirements of the Federal Election Commission (FEC) for donations exceeding $200, which include your name, address, employer, and occupation.

  • For Security or Legal Reasons: When necessary to prevent fraud or comply with lawful requests.

  • Aggregate or De-identified Data: We may share anonymous statistics that cannot identify you personally.

Data Protection

We take data security seriously. Our systems use industry-standard encryption and access controls to protect your information.
Only authorized campaign personnel and vendors have access to personal data. While we follow best practices to secure your data, no online platform can guarantee absolute protection.

Your Choices

  • Emails & Texts: You may unsubscribe or opt out at any time by following the links or replying STOP to text messages.

  • Cookies: You can manage or disable cookies in your browser.

  • Access & Updates: To request corrections or removal of your data, email us at info@saraheckhardt.com.

Please note: certain donation and compliance records may be retained as required by federal law.

Children’s Privacy

Our campaign is directed to adults. We do not knowingly collect or maintain data from individuals under 13. If such data is found, it will be deleted promptly.

External Links

Our website may include links to third-party pages, such as donation processors or partner organizations.
Eckhardt for Congress is not responsible for the privacy or security practices of these sites. Please review their privacy policies before submitting personal information.

Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect new technologies, laws, or campaign needs.
When we make significant updates, we’ll revise the “Effective Date” above and may post a notice on our website.

Mobile Terms of Service

By opting in to receive text messages from Eckhardt for Congress, you agree to the following terms:

  • You consent to receive recurring campaign messages (including updates, volunteer opportunities, and donation appeals) at the phone number you provide.

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

  • You may opt out at any time by replying STOP. A confirmation message will be sent, and you will no longer receive messages from us.

  • For help, reply HELP or email info@saraheckhardt.com.

  • Carriers are not responsible for delayed or undelivered messages.

  • Your consent to receive messages is not a condition of any purchase or contribution.

  • Your mobile number and opt-in data will never be sold or shared with third parties outside of the campaign’s authorized service providers.

Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or Mobile Terms of Service, please contact: (512) 537-5816