Last updated: April 16, 2025
Terms of Use
Welcome to vote4becka.com, the official website of the Friends of Becka Thompson campaign committee.
By accessing this website, you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with any part, please do not use the site.
1. Purpose of the Site
This website is provided to share information about Becka Thompson’s candidacy for Minneapolis City Council in Ward 12 and to engage community members through events, volunteer opportunities, and updates.
2. Intellectual Property
All original content on this website—including images, logos, graphics, videos, and text—is the property of Friends of Becka Thompson unless otherwise stated. Any unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution is strictly prohibited.
3. User Conduct
Users agree not to:
- Post content that is abusive, threatening, or illegal
- Attempt to disrupt the site’s operation or security
- Harvest or misuse other users’ personal information
4. Third-Party Links
This website may include links to third-party services such as Mailchimp, ActBlue, or Instagram. These are provided for convenience. Friends of Becka Thompson does not endorse or control these third parties and is not responsible for their content or policies.
5. Disclaimer
We make every effort to ensure the accuracy of information on this site. However, no warranties or guarantees are made regarding its accuracy, completeness, or timeliness.
6. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Friends of Becka Thompson shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from the use or inability to use this website.
7. Governing Law
These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the State of Minnesota, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
8. Modifications
These terms may be updated at any time. Changes will be posted on this page. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
Privacy Policy
Friends of Becka Thompson respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect:
- Name, email, phone number, ZIP code
- Form responses and volunteer preferences
- Contact form messages
- Email engagement data (opens, clicks)
- IP address, device/browser type, general location
- Site behavior via cookies and analytics
- Social handles (if submitted)
2. Use of Your Information
We use the data to:
- Communicate campaign updates and events
- Manage volunteer efforts
- Process and acknowledge donations via trusted partners
- Comply with legal reporting requirements
- Improve site functionality and communications
- Protect against fraud or misuse
3. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and third-party tools to analyze site performance and functionality, including:
- Google Analytics and Rank Math (analytics, SEO)
- Mailchimp (email engagement tracking)
- Security tools (e.g., reCAPTCHA)
- Optional social media pixels (e.g., Facebook or TikTok)
You can adjust your browser settings to manage or disable cookies.
4. Communications
By providing your contact information, you consent to receive campaign emails and texts. Message and data rates may apply. You can unsubscribe via email or contact us directly.
5. Third-Party Services
We only share data with service providers who help us operate this site and campaign:
- Mailchimp: email addresses
- WPForms: contact/volunteer submissions
- ActBlue/Donorbox/Stripe: donation processing (billing details)
- Hosting & analytics: general usage data
Each provider is responsible for their own data practices. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies.
6. Social Media and Embedded Tools
Embedded content (videos, maps, posts) and share buttons may collect interaction data per the policies of their respective platforms.
7. Children’s Privacy
This site is not intended for users under 13. If data is collected from a minor without consent, we will delete it upon discovery.
8. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect your data, including secure servers, encrypted forms, and trusted third-party platforms.
9. Data Retention
We retain personal data for the duration of the campaign and as long as required by campaign finance and legal obligations. Deletion requests will be honored unless restricted by law.
10. Your Rights
You may contact us to:
- Access your data
- Correct or update information
- Request data deletion
- Opt out of communications
Email: iwill@vote4becka.com
11. Compliance
We strive to comply with applicable privacy laws, including those relevant to political campaigns in the State of Minnesota.
Accessibility Statement
We are committed to making vote4becka.com inclusive for all users.
While we do not claim full conformance with WCAG 2.1 Level AA, we strive to follow its principles and apply:
- Clear content structure and HTML headings
- Alt text for key images
- Keyboard navigable layouts
- Adequate color contrast
- Readable fonts and layouts
If you encounter any difficulty using this website:
- Email us at iwill@vote4becka.com
- Please include the page URL and a description of the issue
We will make every reasonable effort to address and correct barriers.
Contact
Friends of Becka Thompson
P.O. Box 6164
Minneapolis, MN 55406
iwill@vote4becka.com