Introduction
John Kelly for Mayor (“the Campaign,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website at https://johnkellyforchi.com or interact with our campaign. By using this website, you agree to the practices described below.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
- Contact Information: Your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address when you sign up to volunteer, subscribe to our newsletter, or contact us through our website.
- Donation Information: If you make a campaign contribution, we collect your name, address, employer, occupation, and payment information as required by Illinois campaign finance law.
- Event Registration: Information you provide when registering for campaign events, town halls, or other activities.
- Website Usage Data: Technical information such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the site, collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Send campaign updates, newsletters, and event announcements (you may unsubscribe at any time).
- Coordinate volunteer activities and outreach efforts.
- Process and acknowledge campaign contributions.
- Comply with Illinois campaign finance disclosure requirements.
- Respond to your questions and requests.
- Improve our website and better understand our supporters.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and understand how visitors interact with our content. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Please note that disabling cookies may affect certain features of our website.
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:
- Service Providers: We work with trusted vendors who help us operate our website, process donations, and send communications. These vendors are contractually required to protect your data.
- Legal Compliance: Campaign contribution information is disclosed to the Illinois State Board of Elections as required by the Illinois Campaign Financing Act.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal processes.
Federal and State Compliance
As a candidate campaign committee, we are subject to the Illinois Campaign Financing Act. Contributions of $150 or more require us to publicly disclose the donor’s name, address, employer, and occupation. This information is reported to the Illinois State Board of Elections and becomes part of the public record.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. We encourage you to use caution when sharing personal information online.
Your Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Opt-Out of Communications: You may unsubscribe from campaign emails at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any email or by contacting us directly.
- Access and Correction: You may request access to or correction of the personal information we hold about you by contacting us.
- Do Not Track: Some browsers include a “Do Not Track” feature. Our website does not currently respond to Do Not Track signals.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, such as social media platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at:
John Kelly for Mayor
Chicago, Illinois
Email: info@johnkellyforchi.com
Website: https://johnkellyforchi.com
Effective Date: June 2026