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Privacy Policy

A legal disclaimer

EricksonforMayor.com
Effective Date: April 29, 2026

 

1. Purpose of This Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how the Rick Erickson for Mayor Campaign (“Campaign,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects information obtained through EricksonforMayor.com.

This website is maintained for campaign purposes in accordance with applicable Florida Statutes governing elections and campaign finance disclosure, as well as applicable federal regulations where required.

By using this website, you consent to the practices described in this Policy.

2. Information We Collect

A. Information You Voluntarily Provide
We may collect personal information when you:

  • Sign up for campaign updates or newsletters

  • Submit a contact form

  • Volunteer for the campaign

  • Make a financial contribution (if applicable through authorized processors)

  • Participate in surveys or events

This may include:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Mailing address

  • Employer and occupation (for contribution compliance, if applicable)

  • Any message or content you submit

B. Automatically Collected Information

Through Wix and related hosting tools, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser and device type

  • Pages viewed and time spent on the website

  • Referring and exit pages

  • General location data derived from IP address

This information is used for analytics, security, and site performance.

3. Use of Information

Information collected may be used to:

  • Communicate campaign messaging, events, and updates

  • Respond to inquiries or volunteer interest

  • Process contributions and comply with reporting requirements

  • Maintain internal campaign records required under Florida and federal election law

  • Improve website functionality and user experience

  • Prevent fraud, misuse, or unauthorized access

4. Campaign Finance and Legal Compliance

If you make a financial contribution, your information may be used for mandatory campaign finance reporting, including disclosure filings required by:

  • The Florida Division of Elections (Chapter 106, Florida Statutes)

  • The Federal Election Commission (FEC), if applicable

Required disclosures may include contributor name, address, occupation, and employer, depending on applicable law and contribution thresholds.

These disclosures may be publicly accessible as part of official campaign finance reports.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

This website is hosted on Wix.com, which uses cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Enable core website functionality

  • Analyze website traffic and user behavior

  • Improve user experience

  • Support security and fraud prevention

You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some features of the site may not function properly as a result.

6. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.

We may share information only in limited circumstances:

  • With Wix and other service providers who support campaign operations

  • With payment processors (for secure contribution handling)

  • As required by Florida election law, federal law, subpoena, or court order

  • To protect the integrity, security, or legal rights of the campaign

7. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information. However, no online transmission or storage system can be guaranteed 100% secure.

8. Third-Party Services and Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites or services (such as donation processors, social media platforms, or external news content). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties.

We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any external websites they visit.

9. Email and Communications

If you opt in to campaign communications, you may receive emails or messages related to:

  • Campaign updates

  • Event invitations

  • Volunteer opportunities

  • Policy announcements

You may unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in campaign emails.

10. Your Rights and Choices

You may:

  • Opt out of communications at any time

  • Request correction of your personal information (where applicable)

  • Disable cookies through browser settings

  • Avoid submitting personal information through the website

Requests may be directed to the contact information below.

11. Children’s Privacy

This website is not directed to individuals under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

12. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in law, Wix platform functionality, or campaign practices. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

13. Contact Information

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or campaign data practices, please contact:

Rick Erickson for Cape Coral Mayor Campaign
PO Box 10550

Cape Coral, FL 33990
Email: vote@ericksonformayor.com
Website: https://EricksonforMayor.com

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