PRIVACY POLICY

Frankland for Council

Effective Date: March 15, 2026

Frankland for Council (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide while using this website. This document outlines our Privacy Policy and Accessibility Statement for the campaign of Frankland Watts for Spartanburg County Council District 6.

1. Information We Collect

When you interact with our website, including through contact forms, we may collect information voluntarily provided by you, including:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number (optional)
  • ZIP code

This information is collected only when you choose to submit it through the website.

2. How We Use Your Information

Information collected may be used to:

  • Communicate campaign updates and information
  • Respond to questions or requests submitted through the website
  • Share volunteer opportunities or campaign announcements
  • Contact you via email or phone

At this time, Frankland for Council does not use SMS/text messaging communications through this website. We reserve the right to add SMS as a form of contact.

3. Donations and Third-Party Services

Online contributions are processed through ActBlue, a secure third-party fundraising platform used by political campaigns and organizations.

Donation and payment information is collected and processed directly by ActBlue under its own privacy and security policies. Frankland for Council does not store or process payment card information on this website.

We encourage donors to review ActBlue’s privacy policy for additional information about how donation data is handled.

4. Information Sharing

Frankland for Council does not sell, rent, or trade personal information.

Information may be shared only when necessary:

  • To comply with applicable campaign finance and legal requirements
  • With trusted service providers supporting website or campaign communications
  • When required by law or legal process

5. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect personal information submitted through our website. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure.

6. Your Choices

You may opt out of campaign communications at any time by following unsubscribe instructions included in emails or by contacting the campaign directly.

7. Accessibility Statement

Frankland for Council is committed to providing a website that is accessible to all individuals, including people with disabilities.

We strive to follow generally recognized accessibility best practices and work toward alignment with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).

Accessibility efforts include:

  • Clear navigation and readable content structure
  • Responsive design for mobile and desktop devices
  • Scalable text and accessible typography
  • Compatibility with common assistive technologies where possible

Accessibility improvements are ongoing, and we continue to review and enhance website usability.

If you experience difficulty accessing any part of this website or require information in an alternative format, please contact us so we can assist you.

8. Updates to This Policy

This policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in campaign practices, legal requirements, or website functionality. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

9. Contact

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or Accessibility Statement, please contact: info@franklandwatts.org