Privacy Policy

Georgia Coastal PAC, Inc (“Coastal Georgia PAC”)

Effective Date: 1/8/26

1. Introduction

Georgia Coastal PAC, Inc (“Coastal Georgia PAC”) respects the privacy of individuals and organizations who visit our website, communicate with us, or make contributions. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose, and protect personal information obtained online through our website (“Website”).

By accessing or using the Website, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.

This Website is intended for U.S. residents and is not intended for children under 13.

2. Information We Collect

Coastal Georgia PAC may collect the following categories of personal information:

A. Information You Provide

Individuals:

When making a contribution, submitting a form, or requesting information, we may collect:

  • First and Last Name

  • Email Address

  • Phone Number

  • Employer

  • Occupation / Job Title

  • Contribution Amount

  • Payment Method (via Anedot)

Organizations:

When contributing as an organization, we may collect:

  • Organization Name

  • Contact Name

  • Contact Title

  • Organization Address

  • Email Address

  • Phone Number (if provided)

  • Contribution Amount

  • Payment Method (via Anedot)

Note:

Coastal Georgia PAC does not store complete credit card numbers, bank account numbers, or similar financial data. All payments are securely processed by Anedot, a third-party payment processor.

B. Information Collected Automatically

We may collect certain technical information automatically through cookies or analytics scripts, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device type

  • Pages visited and referring URLs

  • Time and duration of Website sessions

This information helps improve Website functionality and assess outreach performance.

3. Use of Personal Information

We may use personal information to:

  • Process and acknowledge contributions

  • Satisfy campaign finance reporting obligations

  • Communicate with donors and supporters

  • Respond to inquiries

  • Send email or SMS updates (if opted in)

  • Maintain legal and compliance records

  • Improve Website performance and user experience

  • Prevent fraud and maintain security

4. SMS & Email Communications

If you provide a phone number or email address, you may receive communications related to:

  • Contribution confirmations

  • PAC updates

  • Advocacy or campaign activities

  • Event notices

  • Compliance notices

You may opt out at any time by following instructions contained in such communications.

Coastal Georgia PAC does not sell or rent SMS or email lists.

5. Legal Reporting & Public Disclosure

As a political action committee operating in Georgia, Coastal Georgia PAC may be legally required to disclose certain contribution information, including:

  • Name

  • Address

  • Employer

  • Occupation

  • Contribution amount

Such disclosures may become public as part of required filings with the Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission.

By contributing, donors acknowledge that such disclosures may occur as required by law.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information as necessary to:

  • Satisfy campaign finance reporting and audit obligations

  • Maintain internal contribution records

  • Comply with state election laws

  • Respond to inquiries and communications

Because contribution records are regulated, we may be required to retain certain data for extended periods.

7. Payment Processor

Contributions made on our Website are processed by Anedot, which may collect and store financial information in accordance with its own privacy and security practices. Coastal Georgia PAC does not control and is not responsible for Anedot’s policies.

8. Cookies & Analytics

Our Website uses basic cookies and analytics to:

  • Understand traffic patterns

  • Improve functionality

  • Measure outreach effectiveness

Users may disable cookies via browser settings, though some features may not function properly.

9. Sharing of Information

We may share personal information with:

  • Third-party processors such as Anedot

  • Email/SMS service providers

  • Technology and hosting providers

  • Compliance and reporting vendors

  • Legal and governmental authorities, when required by law

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.

10. Data Security

We use reasonable and appropriate measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure.

11. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information without verified parental consent, we will delete it.

12. International Users

This Website is intended for use in the United States. Users outside the U.S. acknowledge that information may be transferred to and processed in the United States.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes take effect when posted to the Website. Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of updates.

14. Contact Information

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or to request information:

Mailing address available upon request to registered donors and authorities.

Contact email available upon request.