Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 15, 2025

Hobart Lewis for Sheriff (“we,” “us,” or “our”) values your privacy and is committed to handling your personal information responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect information obtained through our website, donation tools, communications, and political text messaging programs.


Questions?

For any concerns or to make a privacy request, please contact us:

  • (864) 419-5797
  • communications@hobartforsheriff.com

1. Information We May Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Mailing address
  • IP address
  • Employer and occupation (for political donations, as required by law)
  • Publicly available voter registration data
  • Your responses to surveys, petitions, or sign-up forms
  • Your interaction with our emails, website, or text messages
  • Device and browser type
  • Referral links, cookies, and analytics identifiers

We do not collect sensitive financial or health data unless explicitly required and with your direct consent.


2. How We Use Your Information


We may use your information for the following purposes:

  • To communicate with you about campaign events, issues, or opportunities
  • To process donations and comply with campaign finance laws
  • To respond to your inquiries or requests
  • To improve our website, emails, and engagement strategy
  • To send political communications (emails, texts, or calls)
  • To protect against fraud and ensure security
  • To comply with legal obligations

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share it only in limited circumstances:

  • With trusted service providers (e.g., donation processors, email/SMS platforms, website hosts)
  • As required by law (e.g., FEC reporting requirements)
  • With successor campaigns or political committees
  • In compliance with court orders or government investigations


SMS Carrier Compliance: Your phone number will never be shared or sold to third parties or affiliates for their own marketing purposes.


No mobile information will be shared by us with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent will not be shared by us with any third parties.

4. SMS and Text Messaging Policy

If you provide your phone number, you consent to receive automated political calls and text messages from the candidate or committee. We want to be clear about your rights and the terms:

  • Message frequency may vary
  • Message and data rates may apply
  • Reply STOP to cancel
  • Reply HELP for help
  • Your opt-in status, opt-outs, and replies are logged for compliance
  • Opt-out requests are honored immediately
  • You may receive messages about events, voting reminders, or donation opportunities
  • Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.

5. Use of Cookies and Tracking

Our websites may use cookies and similar technologies:

  • To remember your preferences
  • To track site usage and improve performance
  • To serve relevant ads and measure results
  • You can adjust cookie settings in your browser
  • Some features may not function properly without essential cookies

6. How Long We Keep Your Data

We retain your personal information:

  • For as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes listed above
  • For as long as required by campaign finance or other laws
  • Once no longer needed, your data may be securely deleted or anonymized

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights:

  • Access: You may request a copy of the data we have about you
  • Correction: You may request corrections to inaccurate data
  • Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal limits
  • Opt-Out: You may unsubscribe from emails or reply STOP to text messages at any time

To exercise these rights, please use the contact information listed at the top of this policy.

8. Data Security

We implement safeguards to protect your data, including:

  • Encryption in transit and at rest where applicable
  • Access controls and audit logs
  • Staff training and policy enforcement

No method is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

9. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has submitted data to us, please contact us so we can delete it.


10. Changes to This Policy

  • This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically
  • If material changes are made, we will update the effective date
  • Continued use of our website or services after changes implies consent to the revised policy