INTRODUCTION

Be American Political Action Committee (“Be American PAC,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information about you when you visit our website, use our services, make contributions, or otherwise interact with us (collectively, the “Services”).

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, do not use our Services.

1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We collect several types of information from and about users of our Services, including:

• 1.1 Personal Information

Personal information is information that identifies you as an individual or relates to an identifiable individual. We may collect the following types of personal information:

(a) Contact Information: Name, mailing address, email address, and telephone number.

(b) Contribution Information: Payment card details (card type, last four digits of card number, expiration date), bank account information, contribution amount, contribution frequency, and contribution history.

(c) Employment Information: Occupation, employer name, and employer address (as required by Federal Election Commission regulations).

(d) Identity Verification Information: Date of birth, partial Social Security Number, and other information necessary to verify your identity and comply with legal obligations.

(e) Communication Preferences: Your preferences for receiving communications from us and your communication preferences.

• 1.2 Non-Personal Information

Non-personal information is information that does not directly identify you. We may collect the following types of non-personal information:

(a) Device Information: Information about your computer, mobile device, or other device that you use to access the Services, including IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, and mobile network information.

(b) Usage Information: Information about how you use our Services, including pages visited, links clicked, actions taken, time spent on pages, and other information about your interactions with our content.

(c) Location Information: General location information derived from your IP address.

(d) Demographic Information: Non-identifying information such as your zip code, age range, gender, political preferences, and interests.

2. HOW WE COLLECT INFORMATION

We collect information from you in the following ways:

• 2.1 Information You Provide to Us

We collect information that you provide directly to us when you:

(a) Make a contribution to Be American PAC;

(b) Register for an account or create a profile;

(c) Sign up for our newsletter or other communications;

(d) Participate in surveys, polls, or other interactive features;

(e) Contact us with questions, comments, or requests;

(f) Participate in our events or activities; or

(g) Otherwise interact with our Services.

• 2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you access or use our Services, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and your interaction with our Services through cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies. This information may include:

(a) Device information;

(b) Browsing and usage information;

(c) Location information; and

(d) Other technical information about your use of our Services.

• 2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third parties, including:

(a) Service providers who help us verify your identity or process your contributions;

(b) Public databases and publicly available sources;

(c) Social media platforms, if you choose to connect your social media account with our Services; and

(d) Other third parties with whom we partner for events, joint offerings, or other activities.

3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We may use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• 3.1 Operational Purposes

(a) To process your contributions and complete transactions;

(b) To provide you with the Services and fulfill our obligations to you;

(c) To communicate with you about your contributions, account, or use of our Services;

(d) To respond to your inquiries, comments, or requests;

(e) To maintain and improve our Services, including to fix technical issues and monitor the performance of our Services;

(f) To protect the security and integrity of our Services;

(g) To verify your identity and prevent fraud or other unauthorized or illegal activity; and

(h) To enforce our Terms of Use and other policies.

• 3.2 Compliance with Legal Obligations

(a) To comply with Federal Election Commission (FEC) regulations, including reporting requirements;

(b) To comply with other applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes; and

(c) To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, and that of our users and others.

• 3.3 Communications and Marketing

(a) To send you newsletters, updates, and other communications about our activities, campaigns, and initiatives;

(b) To solicit additional contributions or support;

(c) To conduct surveys, polls, or gather feedback;

(d) To provide you with information about events, activities, or opportunities that may interest you; and

(e) To tailor our communications and content to your interests and preferences.

• 3.4 Analysis and Improvement

(a) To analyze trends, usage, and activities in connection with our Services;

(b) To measure the effectiveness of our communications, campaigns, and fundraising efforts;

(c) To develop new features, offerings, or services; and

(d) To improve our Services and user experience.

4. HOW WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION

We may share your information with the following categories of recipients:

• 4.1 Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as:

(a) Payment processors and financial institutions;

(b) Data storage and hosting providers;

(c) Email and communication service providers;

(d) Analytics providers;

(e) Technology and software providers; and

(f) Professional service providers, such as accountants, attorneys, and consultants.

• 4.2 Legal and Regulatory Authorities

We may disclose your information:

(a) To the Federal Election Commission (FEC) as required by law;

(b) To other government authorities or law enforcement officials when required by law or legal process;

(c) To comply with a court order, subpoena, or other legal process;

(d) To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, and that of our users and others; and

(e) In connection with an investigation of suspected or actual illegal activity.

• 4.3 Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, reorganization, sale of assets, bankruptcy, or similar transaction, we may transfer your information to the successor entity or purchaser.

• 4.4 With Your Consent

We may share your information with third parties when you have given us your consent to do so.

• 4.5 Public Disclosure

Please note that your name, address, occupation, employer, and contribution amount may be publicly disclosed in our FEC filings, which are available on the FEC website, as required by federal law.

5. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

• 5.1 Cookies and Similar Technologies

We and our service providers may use cookies, web beacons, pixel tags, and other tracking technologies to collect information about your use of our Services. A cookie is a small text file that is stored on your device when you visit a website. These technologies help us:

(a) Remember your preferences and settings;

(b) Understand how you use our Services;

(c) Measure the effectiveness of our communications and fundraising efforts;

(d) Provide you with personalized content and experiences; and

(e) Improve our Services.

• 5.2 Your Choices Regarding Cookies

Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. You can usually set your browser to remove or reject cookies. Please note that if you choose to remove or reject cookies, this could affect the availability and functionality of our Services.

6. DATA SECURITY

We have implemented reasonable security measures designed to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, and disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, while we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

7. DATA RETENTION

We will retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which we collected it, including to satisfy our legal, accounting, or reporting obligations (including FEC reporting requirements), to resolve disputes, and to enforce our agreements. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

8. YOUR RIGHTS AND CHOICES

• 8.1 Communication Preferences

You may opt out of receiving promotional communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions included in each communication or by contacting us at [email protected]. Please note that even if you opt out of receiving promotional communications, we may still send you non-promotional communications, such as those about your account, contributions, or our ongoing business relations.

• 8.2 Access, Correction, and Deletion

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information by contacting us at [email protected]. Please note that we may be required to retain certain information for legal, regulatory, or compliance purposes, including to comply with FEC regulations.

• 8.3 Do Not Track Signals

Some web browsers have a “Do Not Track” feature that signals to websites that you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Our Services do not currently respond to “Do Not Track” signals.

9. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

Our Services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18. If we learn that we have collected personal information from an individual under 18, we will promptly delete that information.

10. THIRD-PARTY LINKS AND SERVICES

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites, applications, or services that are not operated or controlled by us. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third-party services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you access.

11. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. If we make material changes to this Privacy Policy, we will notify you by posting the updated Privacy Policy on our website or by other means as required by law. The date this Privacy Policy was last revised is identified at the top of the page. Your continued use of our Services after any changes to this Privacy Policy becomes effective constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

12. CONTACT US

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

13. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) with respect to your personal information. Please note that personal information we collect and use solely for the purpose of complying with the Federal Election Campaign Act and FEC regulations may be exempt from certain CCPA requirements.

• 13.1 California Privacy Rights

Subject to certain limitations and exceptions, California residents may have the following rights:

(a) Right to Know: You have the right to request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, the categories of sources from which we collected the personal information, the purposes for which we collected or used the personal information, the categories of third parties with whom we shared the personal information, and the categories of personal information that we disclosed for a business purpose.

(b) Right to Delete: You have the right to request that we delete personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions.

(c) Right to Non-Discrimination: You have the right not to be discriminated against for exercising your CCPA rights.

• 13.2 Exercising Your California Privacy Rights

To exercise your rights under the CCPA, you may submit a request by emailing us at [email protected]. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

14. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR NEVADA RESIDENTS

Nevada residents who wish to exercise their sale opt-out rights under Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 603A may submit a request to [email protected]. However, please note that we do not currently sell data triggering that statute’s opt-out requirements.

By using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

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