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Privacy Policy for Rhode Island Young Republicans

Last Updated: 3/26/2026

This Privacy Policy explains how information about you is collected, used, and disclosed by Rhode Island Young Republicans and its affiliates (the Campaign) when you use the website located at www.RIYRS.com and other related online services (the Site) or when you otherwise interact with us.

We may change this Privacy Policy at any time. Your continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of such changes.

Collection of Information

Information You Provide: We collect information you provide directly. This includes, but is not limited to, when you fill out a form, donate, sign up for updates, register for an event, sign a petition, or volunteer. This information may include your name, email, address, phone number, social media handles, payment details, and any other information you choose to provide.

Automatically Collected Information: We automatically collect data about your use of the Site, including your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and the page that led you to our Site. We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies for this purpose.

Information from Other Sources: We may obtain information about you from third party sources, such as voter file databases, social media platforms, and partners such as ActBlue, and combine it with data we collect.

Use of Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including to operate, maintain, and improve the Site; process donations and transactions and comply with campaign finance laws which require us to publicly disclose your name, address, occupation, and employer for contributions that exceed a certain threshold; communicate with you about the Campaign including sending newsletters, updates, and promotional messages; personalize your experience and deliver targeted content and advertisements; connect you with other supporters and solicit volunteers; link and combine information to better understand your interests; and for any other purpose disclosed at the time of collection.

Sharing of Information

We may share your information in the following ways:

With vendors and service providers who need it to perform work on our behalf.

As required by campaign finance law. We are required to disclose information about contributors to the relevant campaign finance authorities such as the Federal Election Commission or state Board of Elections as mandated by law.

This disclosure often includes your name, address, occupation, and employer.

With like minded organizations. We may share your information excluding sensitive financial data with other political campaigns, parties, committees, and organizations we believe share similar political goals or that we believe you may be interested in.

During organizational transfers. In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred.

With your consent. For any other purpose with your explicit consent.

Your Choices

Cookies: You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect Site functionality.

Promotional Communications: You can opt out of promotional emails by following the unsubscribe link. You can opt out of SMS messages by replying STOP.

Account Information: You may request to update or correct your information by contacting us at [email protected]. Note that we may retain information as required by law.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, contact us at [email protected] or 14 Shady Hill Dr, West Warwick Rhode Island 02893.

Terms and Conditions of Use for Rhode Island Young Republicans

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1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.

2. User Content

By submitting any content including comments, photos, and stories to the Campaign, you grant us a perpetual, irrevocable, royalty free, worldwide license to use, modify, publish, and distribute this content for any purpose in any media.

3. Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to use the Site for any unlawful purpose or to post any content that is abusive, threatening, obscene, or that infringes on any third party rights.

4. Intellectual Property

All content on the Site is the property of the Campaign or its licensors and is protected by copyright and trademark laws.

5. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

The Site is provided as is without any warranties. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Campaign will not be liable for any damages arising from your use of the Site.

6. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold the Campaign harmless from any claims arising from your use of the Site or your violation of these Terms.

7. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the state where the Campaign is based.

8. Contact

For questions about these Terms, contact [email protected].