Privacy Policy
Your privacy matters
Effective date: March 2026
This Privacy Policy applies to the Jeff Diederich for Sheriff campaign website and governs data collection and usage related to campaign communications, volunteer outreach, informational updates, and online contact submissions.
Information We Collect
We may collect personally identifiable information that you voluntarily provide, including your first and last name, mailing address, email address, phone number, and any campaign interests or volunteer preferences you submit through the website.
How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
- respond to inquiries submitted through the website
- send campaign updates, informational communications, and volunteer information
- provide text message updates where you have provided consent
- organize campaign outreach, events, and supporter communications
- maintain internal campaign records and improve website functionality
Text Messaging
If you opt in to receive text messages, you consent to receive campaign-related SMS communications. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency may vary. Messages may include campaign updates and requests for donations. You can opt out at any time by replying STOP. For help, reply HELP.
Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any third parties unless required by law.
Sharing of Information
We do not sell, rent, or lease personal information to third parties. We may share information with trusted service providers who help us operate the website, communicate with supporters, or carry out campaign-related services, provided they are required to keep your information confidential and use it only for those limited purposes.
We may disclose personal information if required to do so by law or if necessary to protect legal rights, public safety, or the integrity of the campaign and website.
Automatically Collected Information
Like many websites, we may automatically collect basic technical information such as IP address, browser type, access times, and referring website addresses. This information helps us operate the site, improve performance, and understand overall website usage.
Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Choices
You may opt out of marketing emails by using the unsubscribe link in an email when available or by contacting the campaign directly. You may opt out of text messages at any time by replying STOP.
Children Under 13
This website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or believe the campaign has not adhered to it, please contact:
Jeff Diederich for Sheriff
PO Box 1210
Marion, IL 62959-7710
info@sheriffdiederich.com