Effective Date: December 4, 2025
1. Introduction
Rick Abraham for Texas House District 106 (the “Campaign,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at https://rickfortexas.com (the “Site”), make a donation, sign up for updates, or interact with our campaign.
By using the Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly, such as:
- Personal details: Name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and payment information when you donate, volunteer, sign up for emails, or contact us.
- Communication data: Messages or comments submitted through forms.
- Automatically collected data: IP address, browser type, device information, and usage details (e.g., pages visited) via cookies and similar technologies.
We use tools like Google Analytics for anonymous site usage reporting (no personalized data is stored). Embedded content (e.g., videos or social media feeds) from third parties may collect data according to their policies.
SMS/Text Messaging Consent
By providing your mobile phone number and opting in, you consent to receive recurring text messages from Rick Abraham for Texas House District 106. Messages may include campaign updates, event notifications, volunteer opportunities, and election reminders. Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply. Text STOP at any time to opt out. Text HELP for assistance.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Process donations and send receipts (complying with Texas campaign finance laws).
- Send campaign updates, newsletters, or volunteer opportunities (you can opt out anytime).
- Improve the Site and personalize your experience.
- Respond to inquiries or provide support.
- Comply with legal requirements, prevent fraud, or enforce our policies.
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for campaign purposes, legal compliance (including Texas Ethics Commission reporting), or until you request deletion.
We do not sell your personal information. We never use it for purposes unrelated to the campaign without your consent.
4. Sharing Your Information
We share information only as needed:
- With service providers (e.g., payment processors like ActBlue or WinRed, email services like Mailchimp) who are bound by confidentiality and use the data only to provide services to us.
- To comply with laws, respond to subpoenas, or protect our rights/safety.
- With the Texas Ethics Commission or other regulators as required for campaign reporting.
Donation information (name, address, employer, amount) may be publicly disclosed per Texas election laws.
5. Cookies and Tracking
The Site uses cookies for functionality, analytics, and performance. You can manage preferences via your browser settings. Opt out of Google Analytics here: Google Analytics Opt-out.
6. Data Security
We use reasonable measures (including SSL encryption) to protect your information, but no system is 100% secure. We retain data only as long as necessary for campaign purposes or legal requirements.
- Our system administrators.
- Our supporters when they (in order to provide support) need to get the information about the client accounts and access.
7. Your Choices and Rights
- Opt out of emails via the unsubscribe link.
- Access, correct, or delete your data by contacting us.
- Texas residents: We do not sell data, so no opt-out is needed under state privacy laws.
8. Third Party Links
The Site may link to external sites (e.g., social media). We are not responsible for their privacy practices—review them separately.
9. Children’s Privacy
The Site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children.
10. Changes to this Policy
We may update this Policy and will post changes here with the new effective date.
11. Contact Us
Questions? Email us at info@rickfortexas.com or write to: Rick Abraham Campaign PO Box 165 Aubrey, TX 76227
Thank you for supporting our campaign! Rick Abraham U.S. Navy Veteran | Conservative Fighter for HD 106