Privacy Policy

1 Who We Are

This privacy policy applies to Friends of Fora, the official campaign committee for Rabbi Fora's candidacy for Oregon Governor 2026.

2 Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address
• Donation Information: Payment details, employer, occupation (required by campaign finance law)
• Volunteer Information: Skills, availability, areas of interest
• Communications: Messages you send us via email or contact forms

Information Collected Automatically

• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on site, referring website
• IP Address: Used for security and approximate geographic location

Sensitive Information

We do not collect sensitive personal information (such as health data, biometric data, or precise geolocation) without your explicit opt-in consent, as required by the Oregon Consumer Privacy Act (OCPA).

3 How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process donations and comply with campaign finance reporting requirements
• Communicate with you about campaign updates, events, and volunteer opportunities
• Coordinate volunteer activities
• Improve our website and user experience
• Ensure the security of our website and systems
• Comply with legal obligations

4 Your Rights Under the Oregon Consumer Privacy Act (OCPA)

The Oregon Consumer Privacy Act provides Oregon residents with specific rights regarding their personal data. We honor these rights for all users:

For more information about your rights under OCPA, visit the Oregon Department of Justice Privacy FAQ.

5 Your Rights Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) provide you with additional rights regarding your personal information.

Your California Privacy Rights

Under CCPA/CPRA, California residents have the right to:

• Right to Know: Request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions
• Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate personal information
• Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (we don't sell, but you can still opt out of any data sharing)
• Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Information: Limit how we use sensitive personal information
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights

Categories of Information We Collect

In the past 12 months, we may have collected the following categories of personal information:

For more information about CCPA, visit the California Attorney General's CCPA page.

6 Text Messaging & FCC Compliance

Our Text Messaging Practices

• You must explicitly opt-in to receive text messages from our campaign
• You can opt-out at any time by replying STOP to any message
• Message frequency varies; message and data rates may apply
• We will never share your phone number for text messaging purposes without your consent

To Stop Receiving Text Messages

Reply STOP to any text message, or contact us at info@foraoregon.com to be removed from our text messaging list.

For more information about political advertising and disclaimers, visit the FEC Advertising and Disclaimers Guide.

7 Data Sharing & Third Parties

When We May Share Information

• Service Providers: We work with trusted vendors (payment processors, email services) who process data on our behalf
• Legal Requirements: Campaign finance laws require us to report donor information (name, address, employer, occupation, amount) to the Oregon Secretary of State
• Legal Compliance: We may disclose information when required by law or to protect our legal rights

All service providers are contractually required to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.

8 Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
• Secure payment processing through PCI-compliant providers
• Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
• Regular security assessments

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We encourage you to use strong passwords and protect your account credentials.

9 Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including:

• Donation Records: Retained as required by Oregon campaign finance law (typically 5 years after filing)
• Email Subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe or request deletion
• Volunteer Information: For the duration of the campaign plus a reasonable period for follow-up

You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us, subject to legal retention requirements.

10 Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.

11 Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we make significant changes, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
• Notify you by email if you have provided your email address
• Post a notice on our website

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

12 Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or want to exercise your data rights, please contact us: