Privacy Policy
How we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
The Reconstruction PAC ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our website TheReconstructionPAC.com, make a contribution, sign up for our newsletter, or otherwise interact with us.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
When you make a contribution, sign up for our newsletter, submit a contact form, or apply for an endorsement, we may collect:
- Name, mailing address, email address, and phone number
- Contribution amount and payment information (processed securely by our payment processor)
- Employer name and occupation (required by federal law for contributions of $200 or more)
- U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status (required for FEC compliance)
- Information voluntarily provided in forms, applications, or correspondence
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address and general geographic location
- Browser type and operating system
- Pages visited, time spent, and referring URLs
- Device identifiers and cookie data
We use Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity to understand how visitors use our website. These services may collect anonymized usage data. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Process your contributions and send donation receipts
- Comply with FEC disclosure requirements (contributions of $200 or more are publicly reported)
- Send you newsletters, campaign updates, and action alerts (with your consent)
- Respond to your inquiries and requests
- Improve our website and communications
- Conduct voter outreach and get-out-the-vote activities
- Share with candidate campaigns you specifically support, with your consent
- Comply with applicable laws and regulations
3. FEC Disclosure Requirements
As a federal political action committee, we are required by the Federal Election Commission (FEC) to disclose the name, mailing address, occupation, and employer of any individual who contributes more than $200 in a calendar year. This information is publicly available on the FEC website at FEC.gov. By contributing, you acknowledge and consent to this public disclosure.
4. Information Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information:
- With service providers who assist us in operating our website, processing payments, or sending communications — bound by confidentiality agreements
- As required by law, including FEC disclosure obligations
- With endorsed candidates or allied organizations, only with your explicit consent
- To protect the rights, property, or safety of The Reconstruction PAC, our supporters, or the public
5. Email Communications
If you subscribe to our email list or make a contribution, you may receive emails from us. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any email, or by contacting us at info@thereconstructionpac.com. Unsubscribing from email does not affect our FEC-required record-keeping of contributions.
6. Cookies
Our website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to improve functionality and analyze usage. You can control cookie settings through your browser. Note that disabling cookies may affect your experience on our website. We use:
- Strictly necessary cookies (for site functionality)
- Analytics cookies (Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity — anonymized)
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. Payment information is processed by PCI-compliant payment processors and is not stored on our servers. However, no method of internet transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information (subject to legal retention requirements)
- Opt out of non-essential communications
To exercise these rights, contact us at info@thereconstructionpac.com. Note that FEC disclosure requirements may limit our ability to delete certain contribution records.
9. Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed to individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. Individuals under 18 may not make political contributions.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. Continued use of our website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, contact us at:
The Reconstruction PAC
Email: info@thereconstructionpac.com
Website: TheReconstructionPAC.com