Privacy Policy

Updated On: July 22, 2026

Chandler Arden for College Station City Council respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share through this website.

This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected when you visit ardenforcouncil.com, how that information may be used, and the choices available to you.

Information We Collect

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide through forms on this website, including:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Mailing address
  • Comments, questions, or messages
  • Volunteer or campaign-interest information
  • Newsletter or campaign-update preferences

We may also automatically collect limited technical information when you visit the website, such as:

  • Internet Protocol address
  • Browser and device type
  • Pages visited
  • Date and time of visits
  • Referring website
  • General geographic area
  • Website interactions and traffic information

How We Use Your Information

Information collected through this website may be used to:

  • Respond to questions or messages
  • Provide campaign news and updates
  • Coordinate volunteers and campaign activities
  • Send information about events
  • Improve website content and performance
  • Protect the website from spam, fraud, or misuse
  • Comply with applicable legal and reporting obligations

We will not sell your personal information.

Campaign Emails and Text Messages

When you provide your email address or phone number and agree to receive communications, the campaign may contact you with campaign news, event information, volunteer opportunities, election reminders, and related updates.

You may unsubscribe from email communications by using the unsubscribe link included in an email or by contacting the campaign directly.

You may opt out of text messages by replying STOP. Message and data rates may apply.

Donations

The website may link to or use a third-party payment processor to accept campaign contributions.

Payment information, such as credit-card or bank-account information, is generally collected and processed directly by the payment provider and is not stored by this website.

Campaign-finance laws may require the campaign or its payment processor to collect and report certain contributor information, including a contributor’s name, address, occupation, employer, and contribution amount.

Review the privacy policy of the applicable payment provider before submitting a contribution.

Cookies and Analytics

This website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Remember website preferences
  • Measure traffic and website performance
  • Understand how visitors use the website
  • Prevent spam and malicious activity

The website may use third-party analytics or security services that collect technical information about visitors.

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect how certain parts of the website function.

reCAPTCHA and Spam Protection

Forms on this website may use Google reCAPTCHA or another spam-prevention service.

These services may collect information about your device, browser, Internet Protocol address, and interactions with the website to determine whether a submission is being made by a person or an automated program.

Use of Google reCAPTCHA is subject to Google’s privacy policy and terms of service.

Third-Party Websites

This website may include links to social media platforms, donation processors, news websites, government resources, or other third-party websites.

The campaign does not control the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. Visiting an external website is subject to that website’s own privacy policy and terms.

How We Share Information

We may share information with service providers that help operate the website or campaign, including:

  • Website hosting providers
  • Email and communication platforms
  • Analytics providers
  • Form and spam-prevention services
  • Campaign-management platforms
  • Payment and donation processors
  • Professional advisers or campaign vendors

These providers may access information only as necessary to provide their services.

We may also disclose information when required by law, campaign-finance regulations, court order, government request, or when reasonably necessary to protect the campaign, website visitors, or the public.

Data Security

We use reasonable administrative and technical safeguards intended to protect personal information.

However, no website, electronic transmission, or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Visitors should avoid submitting sensitive information through a general contact form.

Data Retention

We may retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to:

  • Respond to requests
  • Maintain campaign records
  • Provide requested communications
  • Meet campaign-finance or legal obligations
  • Resolve disputes
  • Protect the website and campaign

Information that is no longer needed may be deleted or securely disposed of.

Your Privacy Choices

You may contact the campaign to:

  • Ask what personal information you have submitted
  • Request corrections to your information
  • Request deletion of information when legally permitted
  • Unsubscribe from campaign communications
  • Ask questions about how your information is used

Texas residents may have certain rights regarding their personal data under applicable state privacy laws. The Texas Data Privacy and Security Act provides qualifying Texas residents with rights relating to access, correction, deletion, portability, and certain processing activities, although exemptions and eligibility requirements may apply.

Children’s Privacy

This website is intended for a general audience and is not directed toward children under 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. A parent or guardian who believes a child has submitted personal information may contact us to request its removal.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as website features, campaign activities, service providers, or legal requirements change.

Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Privacy statements should accurately reflect the website’s actual practices, because organizations are expected to honor the privacy promises they make.

Contact Us

For questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, contact:

Chandler Arden for College Station City Council
Email: http://ardenforcouncil.com/