Elect James Sales Law Office

Privacy Policy

Introduction: Our Privacy Promise

Elect James Sales Law Office understands the importance of your privacy and as a legal campaign organization supporting James Sales for District Attorney of Nueces County, Texas is strongly committed to protecting the privacy, security and integrity of any personal information our supporters, volunteers, legal service members or community members may choose to share with our campaign organization. This privacy policy outlines in detail our campaign’s practices concerning the collection, use, protection and disclosure of personal information and describes your rights and choices with respect to that information. Elect James Sales hopes that by being transparent about how we handle personal information and by acting ethically and in strict conformance to legal rules and regulations that guide the operations and behavior of our campaign organization and James Sales’ 37-year career as an attorney, we may build a high degree of trust with you, our supporters.

Scope of this Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy governs all personal data collected by Elect James Sales Law Office via our official campaign website, events, volunteer forms, communications and other interfaces by which we connect with the public on behalf of James Sales’ candidacy for District Attorney. This policy also governs personal data collected from residents, supporters, volunteers, donors, legal practitioners and any other persons with whom we connect either online or offline. When you connect with us through any means or medium you are consenting to this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

In order to govern our campaign efficiently, we may collect personal and non-personal data from supporters and visitors to our website. We may collect the following types of data:

  • Contact Data – such as name, address, phone number, email address, and other information collected from forms, sign-ups, surveys, etc.
  • Demographic Data – such as age, gender, occupation, and residency within Nueces County collected voluntarily by supporters or visitors.
  • Volunteer / Event Participation Data – such as your participation in events associated with the campaign, volunteer activities, legal forums, donations and other fundraising activities.
  • Donation Data – such as information related to campaign contributions including amount of donation, payment information including credit card information in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations (including federal law prohibiting contributions from foreign nationals) used to process your donation.
  • Website Usage Data – such as non-personal information including IP address, browser type, device type, usage statistics, cookies and other information we may use to optimize user experience for supporters and voters who visit our website.
  • Communication Data – such as copies of emails or correspondence you send us through emails or web forms or other means.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age. If you’re a parent and you’re concerned that your child has provided us with personal information without your consent, please contact us directly so that we can take steps to remove the data.

Our Information-Gathering Methods

We receive information from a variety of direct and indirect sources, such as:

  • Online Forms – When you submit a request to volunteer, a request for information, request to attend an event or donate or subscribe to a list via the website.
  • In-Person Events – At events we hold, legal forums, education seminars, community meetings, etc. where your information may be submitted on attendance sheets or registration forms.
  • Communications – Through email, phone calls, social media and other communications you have with the campaign.
  • Website Analytics – Through the use of analytics software and cookies to understand website usage patterns in order to enhance navigation and measure website impressions.
  • Third Party Sources – From time to time we may supplement your information with information obtained from publicly available sources and trusted vendors and partners, provided such collection complies with applicable laws.

Every step we take in information collection is designed to be fair, transparent and to respect your information.

Personal Information Use

Your personally identifiable information is used only for the purposes of supporting the Elect James Sales Law Office campaign and any legal, educational, and community-based initiatives the campaign sponsors. We may use your information to:

  • Provide you with updates regarding the campaign, invitations to legal events, and reminders regarding election information and events.
  • Process any donations made to the campaign, including fulfilling any compliance with campaign finance disclosure or contribution regulations.
  • Participate in coordinating, recognizing, or tracking volunteerism by individual supporters of the campaign or collective attendance at campaign events.
  • Respond to inquiries to the campaign, feedback, or requests for the information provided on our website.
  • Enhance the functionality of our website, our outreach campaigns, resource materials, and programs according to surveys provided to us, web analytics data, and such other ways as we determine are useful.
  • Comply with requirements of the law and maintain the integrity of our campaign and workforce operations.

We will never sell, rent, or trade your personally identifiable information to third parties for their independent commercial uses.

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We take protecting your privacy seriously. We limit the information we share about you to the following: Authorized Staff and Volunteers: Information is limited to authorized staff, who have a need for the information in order to fulfill campaign responsibilities, such as planning or operating an event, processing a donation, or coordinating with volunteers. Compliance with Laws: Law, regulation, or legal process may require us to disclose information, including where necessary for legitimate election administration and campaign finance activities, such as compliance with election laws. Service Providers: Service providers working on our campaigns may help us with computer related services (such as website hosting and email distribution), payment and transaction processing, data analytics services, and other business tasks. These service providers are required by contract to protect your information. Service providers may not use your information for purposes other than the services they provide to our campaign. With Your Consent: In limited circumstances we share information about you with your consent, for example, we recognize principal supporters or endeavor to advocate together on community issues. We do not sell, rent, or otherwise provide personal information covered by this privacy policy to third-party marketers or other unaffiliated organizations.

Protection of Your Information

James Sales Law Office implements physical, technical and administrative measures to safeguard your personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction, such as:

  • Secure Servers – All digital information is stored on our servers behind secure firewalls with restricted access.
  • Encryption – Sensitive personal information including payment details and passwords are encrypted during transmission and storage.
  • Access Controls – Access to your personal information is restricted to our authorized campaign personnel and volunteers. Everyone with access to your data receives training in privacy practices.
  • Data Retention – We will only keep your personal information for as long as it is necessary to fulfill campaign purposes or comply with other legal requirements. We will securely delete or destroy your information when we no longer require it.

We take the security of your information seriously. However, no security system is perfect, so please be careful whenever you provide us with confidential information over the internet. Please contact us right away if you ever suspect that your information has been misused.

Your Rights & Choices

As a supporter or participant in our program, you have the following rights regarding the personal information collected:

  • Access: You may access the personal information we hold about you and request a copy.
  • Rectification: You can request that we correct or rectify inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Opt-Out: You may opt-out of campaign communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link found in campaign-related emails, or by contacting us at the email or postal address below.
  • Erasure: You may request that we delete your personal information.
  • Data Portability: At your request, we will provide you with your data in a commonly used, machine-readable format.

To exercise any of these rights, or for assistance, please contact us at the address below.

Cookies, Analytics and Other Technologies

We use cookies on our site and similar tracking technologies (collectively Cookies) to improve your experience when you use the website, analyze usage of the site, and assist our marketing efforts. Cookies help us learn how you use our site, what materials are most helpful, and how we can better serve you. Cookies may track information such as your IP address, the type of browser you use, what device you are using, and usage statistics.

You can set your cookie preferences through your web browser settings and you can opt out of some analytic tools that we employ. You may be unable to access some features of our website if you choose to disable Cookies. We do not use cookies for behavioral advertising or to understand users across unrelated websites. For more information, you may review our Cookie Policy.

Third Party Sites and Services

Our website may include links to third party websites, services, or social media – which could include sites with legal content, news articles or information on events. These sites are operated independently by third-parties not subject to our Privacy Policy. You should review the privacy policies of any such third-party website, as we do not control their content, practices or security.

Children’s Privacy

Protecting children’s privacy rights is incredibly important to us. Our campaign is geared strictly to residents, attorneys and others 18 or older. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under age 13. If we actually obtain such information, we will promptly delete it from our files. A parent or guardian who becomes aware that an individual under the age of 13 has given personal information in our campaign should contact us directly.

Data Retention

We will only retain your personal data as long as is necessary to complete the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, as well as for purposes of compliance with legal and regulatory obligations, dispute resolution or enforcement of our agreements. Donations, volunteer participation records, and archived communications are securely maintained and reviewed on a regular basis for continuing business needs. We take appropriate, secure deletion measures for data no longer needed.

Compliance with Applicable Laws and Regulations

Federal, state, and local privacy laws and regulations on campaign finance and data protection are strictly adhered to by the James Sales Law Office. All processes are reviewed on a periodic basis for compliance to applicable legal standards and statutes, including that of the Texas Ethics Commission and other agencies with oversight of campaign activities in Nueces County, Texas, as well as in the State of Texas.

Accuracy, Retention and Updating of Your Information

If your contact information or any other personal information has changed – or if you believe there to be an error in our records, please let us know. We want to make sure we have the right contact information on supporters, participants, and others. You can contact us at our campaign office to request an update or correction but please note, for your own protection, we may ask for verification of your identity prior to any change being made.

Opt-Out Options, Unsubscribe and Other Choices

We honor your wishes regarding any communications from this campaign. You may unsubscribe from receiving emails, mailings or other communication at any time by following the instructions included in the email or other correspondences or contacting us directly. When we receive your request we will immediately remove your information from that specific distributed list; however, we retain only the basic information necessary to comply.

International Visitors and Residents

Be aware that although we are based in Nueces County, Texas, and do not actively solicit support from outside the United States, one or more of our sites may be accessed from locations other than the United States. If you access any of our sites or respond to our solicitation from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored and processed in the United States. By providing us with information, you consent to such transfer and acquisition and use in accordance with our privacy practices described below.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We will review and revise this Privacy Policy from time to time to address changes in our practices, legal requirements, or scope of our campaign activity. We will inform you of any such change by posting a revised policy on this page of our website, and, when we believe appropriate, via additional means. We strongly advise you to revisit this page periodically to learn what information we collect, how we use that information and how we protect it. The effective date of the most recent revision is always at the top of the policy.

Our Donor Privacy Practices

We recognize your contribution through our donation page is highly personal. Any information you share with us regarding any donation, including your name, address, or payment information, will be treated with great discretion. We fully support campaign finance disclosure but don’t publicly disclose non-required donor information or motivations. Our secure donation page is subject to an industry leading online payment security and fraud prevention policy.

Volunteer and Participant Privacy

Volunteers and event participants are the lifeblood of our campaign. We respect your privacy and seek to limit the collection and use of your information, as well as any disclosure of your information to what is necessary for coordination, recognition, and contact purposes. Volunteer rosters and event attendances are never disclosed outside of the campaign other than those required by law or with your consent. We appreciate your contribution and pledge to safeguard all of your personal information throughout the campaign experience.

Use of Non-Personal and Aggregate Data

Because we want to better understand our supporters and strengthen our campaign activities, we may aggregate or anonymize data so that the data cannot be used to identify any individual. The data allows us to identify trends, evaluate the effectiveness of outreach efforts and plan future community engagement. We use aggregated information and may share such information in reports or presentations, describing the records retained by LLS without disclosing individual identifying data.

Data Breach Notification and Response

Should a data breach involving your personal information occur, Elect James Sales Law Office Inc. will immediately enact its contingency plan to limit the impact of the breach, investigate its source or cause and notify affected individuals in compliance with all applicable laws. Elect James Sales Law Office Inc. response measures include implementing remediation efforts to secure any present vulnerabilities, coordinating with law enforcement, and providing clear instructions to you regarding the protective measures you should take.

Access to These Privacy Practices

We aim to make our Privacy Policy and our data handling practices available to all members of the Nueces County community, including people with disabilities. If you use an alternative format for this Privacy Policy or want us to explain any part of the way we handle your data, please let us know. We will take reasonable steps to make sure you can know about and enjoy your rights.

Contact Us: Questions, Comments, and Requests

Your trust is important to our campaign. If you have a question in regards to this Privacy Policy, or if you would like to exercise your rights in relation to data, or if you have a comment or feedback regarding our privacy practices, we invite you to contact us at:

Elect James Sales Law Office
6306 Brianna Circle
Corpus Christi, TX 78414

We make every effort to respond quickly and openly to privacy-related questions or concerns. We care about your privacy and security. You may also reach out through our Contact Us page.

Policy Effective Date and Acknowledgment

This Privacy Policy is effective January 1, 2024. It applies to information collected beginning on this date. By using Elect James Sales Law Office (our “brand”) through this website or through events and opportunities through which it appears to represent you, you consent and agree to the terms explained in this Privacy Policy. Thank you for your support and confidence as we work together to create the best Nueces County.