Terms of Service & Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 05/19/2026

This document governs the website and mobile messaging program for Faraldi for Lynchburg ("we," "us," or "our"). By visiting our website or opting into our messaging program, you agree to the following terms and practices.

PERSONAL INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We collect the Personal Information you provide when you:

Request information.
Register with our Website.
Complete forms or surveys distributed by Faraldi for Lynchburg.
Post content using a registered account.
Volunteer information via surveys.
Communicate with us via email or other means.

Mobile Terms of Service. By providing your phone number and opting in, you consent to receive recurring automated promotional and personalized marketing text messages (e.g., SMS and MMS) from us.

Messages may include campaign updates, event information, volunteer opportunities, and requests for donation. Consent to receive text messages is program-specific and does not constitute consent to receive calls or messages from other programs or third parties.
Consent to receive automated marketing text messages is not a condition of any purchase or donation.
You may cancel the SMS service at any time. Text "STOP" to the number from which you received the message. You will receive a single confirmation message. After this, you will no longer receive SMS messages from that specific program.
For assistance, reply "HELP" to any message or contact hello@chrisfaraldi.com.
Message frequency varies based on activity and your level of engagement. Standard message and data rates may apply. Check with your mobile carrier for details.
Messages may solicit donations. Consent to receive messages is not a condition of making any donation.
Mobile carriers, including T-Mobile, are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.

Information We Collect. We collect personal information that you provide directly to us, as well as information collected automatically through your use of our website:

This includes name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and any other details provided via web forms.
If you donate, we may collect information required by law to be reported to election authorities, including your employer and occupation.
We use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to collect information about your device, IP address, and how you interact with our site to improve the user experience and analyze traffic.

Use of Information. We use the information we collect to:

Communicate with you regarding the campaign and your involvement.
Process and report contributions in accordance with applicable law.
Optimize campaign strategy and website performance.
Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.

Disclosure and Sharing of Information. We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information as follows:

We share information with vendors, consultants, and other service providers who need access to such information to carry out work on our behalf. These providers are prohibited from using your information for their own purposes.
We may disclose information if we believe disclosure is required by any applicable law, rule, or regulation, or to comply with law enforcement or legal process.
We may share information with your express consent.

We will not share or sell your text messaging opt-in data, consent, or related personal information with any third parties, unless required by law.

The foregoing does not apply to sharing (1) with vendors, consultants and other service providers who need access to such information to carry out work on our behalf (and who will not use such information for their own purposes); (2) if we believe disclosure is required by any applicable law, rule, or regulation or to comply with law enforcement or legal process; and (3) if the user consents to our sharing of such information.

Third-Party Links. Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties and encourage you to review their policies.
Security and Children’s Privacy. We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data. Our services are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Amendments to this Terms of Service or Privacy Policy. We might revise this Terms of Service and Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes in our methods or for other operational, legal, or regulatory purposes. Any amendments will be immediately effective upon the updated Terms of Service and Privacy Policy's posting on our website. We encourage you to check this page periodically to stay updated about our privacy practices.

COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

This Website may use cookies, image tags, and similar technologies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. Image tags (e.g., web beacons) are small image files embedded in our web pages or emails. These technologies allow us to:

Analyze how the site is used.
Save your preferences.
Improve performance and offerings.

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie management tool. Please note that these technologies do not collect Personal Information.

SCOPE OF POLICY

This Privacy Policy applies to Faraldi for Lynchburg’s online collection of Personal Information via this Website and through any forms or surveys distributed by Faraldi for Lynchburg. Please note that this Policy does not govern Faraldi for Lynchburg’s offline collection of Personal Information or collection by Faraldi for Lynchburg affiliates or any other entity, unless otherwise specifically stated. This Policy does not apply to Faraldi for Lynchburg's presence on third-party social networking sites or mobile applications not offered for download on this Website. Please refer to the privacy policies of those platforms for more details.

FORMS AND SURVEYS

By completing forms or surveys distributed by Faraldi for Lynchburg, you authorize us to contact you via email, text messages, or phone calls using the information provided. Effective January 2025, all communications utilizing automated systems or pre-recorded messages require explicit, one-to-one consent under the TCPA. By completing such forms, you agree to this consent. You may revoke this authorization at any time by contacting us. Faraldi for Lynchburg is a registered campaign with the Virginia Department of Elections, and all data collection complies with applicable campaign and election laws.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Faraldi for Lynchburg
PO Box 4803, Lynchburg, VA 24502
Hello@chrisfaraldi.com

TERMS OF SERVICE PRIVACY POLICY