Privacy Policy
Effective Date: August 1, 2025
Schostak for Regent ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. It applies to schostak4regent.org, michaelschostak.com, and any related communications, forms, or services we provide.
Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly to us, including when you:
- Make a contribution or pledge support
- Sign up for email updates or text message alerts
- Volunteer, RSVP to an event, or host a fundraiser
- Contact us through a form, email, or phone
- Interact with our website
The information we collect may include your name, mailing address, email address, phone number, employer, occupation, and payment information (when making a contribution). For contributions, we are required by Michigan campaign finance law to collect and report certain donor information above legal thresholds.
We also automatically collect limited technical information when you visit our website, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, pages viewed, and referring URLs. This helps us understand how visitors use our site and improve its performance.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Process contributions and comply with applicable campaign finance reporting requirements
- Communicate with you about the campaign, events, and ways to get involved
- Respond to your questions, requests, and feedback
- Send email updates or text messages if you have opted in
- Maintain the security and functionality of our website
- Comply with legal obligations
Text Messaging Opt-In Data
We will not share or sell your text messaging opt-in data consent, or related personal information with any third parties, unless required by law.
If you opt in to receive text messages, message and data rates may apply. You can opt out at any time by replying STOP to any message you receive from us. Reply HELP for help.
How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:
- Service providers: With vendors and contractors who help us operate the campaign (such as payment processors, email and texting platforms, and website hosts), subject to confidentiality obligations
- Legal compliance: With government agencies as required by Michigan campaign finance law, court order, subpoena, or other legal process
- Protection of rights: When we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others
- With your consent: When you have given us permission to share your information for a specific purpose
Information about contributors that meets disclosure thresholds under Michigan law (including name, address, occupation, and employer) is reported to the Michigan Department of State and may become part of the public record.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to remember your preferences, analyze site traffic, and improve your experience. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit some features of the site.
Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.
Your Choices
You have the following choices regarding your information:
- Email: You can unsubscribe from our emails at any time using the unsubscribe link in any message
- Text messages: Reply STOP to any text message to opt out
- Access and corrections: You can contact us to request access to or correction of the personal information we hold about you
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party site you visit.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Effective Date" at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at: