Effective Date: November 05, 2025
Ralph Rebandt for Governor ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with our campaign.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Sign up to volunteer
- RSVP to events
- Contact us through our website
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Make a contribution (processed through Anedot)
This information may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Mailing address
- ZIP code
- Other information you choose to provide
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Referring website
- Device information
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Communicate with you about the campaign
- Send you updates, newsletters, and event information
- Process event registrations
- Coordinate volunteer activities
- Respond to your inquiries
- Comply with federal and state campaign finance laws
- Improve our website and campaign operations
- Analyze website usage and trends
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information as required by federal and state campaign finance laws, including reporting requirements to the Michigan Secretary of State and Federal Election Commission.
Service Providers
We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our campaign, or servicing you, including:
- Anedot - Payment processing for contributions
- Email service providers - For sending campaign updates
- Analytics providers - For website analysis (if Google Analytics is enabled)
Political Organizations
We may share your information with allied political organizations, campaigns, or party committees for political purposes.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
- Remember your preferences
- Analyze website traffic
- Improve user experience
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our website.
Your Rights and Choices
Email Communications
You may opt out of receiving promotional emails by clicking the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any email we send or by contacting us directly.
Access and Correction
You may request access to or correction of your personal information by contacting us at:
Email: Rebandt4Governor@gmail.com
Phone: (586) 221-0937
Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
Federal Election Commission (FEC) Compliance
All contributions are subject to federal campaign finance laws. By law, we must report:
- Name, address, occupation, and employer for contributions over $200
- Contribution amounts and dates
This information becomes part of the public record and is available on the FEC website.
Michigan Campaign Finance Act Compliance
We comply with all Michigan campaign finance reporting requirements, which may require disclosure of contributor information to the Michigan Secretary of State.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated effective date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Ralph Rebandt for Governor
8679 26 Mile Road, #427, Washington, MI 48094
Phone: (586) 221-0937
Email: Rebandt4Governor@gmail.com
Paid for by Ralph Rebandt for Governor
Treasurer: Paula Verticchio
This website is authorized by Ralph Rebandt for Governor and is not authorized by any other candidate or candidate's committee.