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Primary Election • May 19, 2026

Privacy Policy

Last Updated:  February 9, 2026

1. Overview

This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, stored, and protected when you access or interact with this website, which is the official campaign website for Béla Kovács for Kootenai County Assessor.

By accessing this website, submitting forms, signing up for communications, or making a donation, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

A. Information You Voluntarily Provide

You may voluntarily provide personal information when you:

  • Submit a contact or volunteer form

  • Request information

  • Sign up for campaign updates or communications

  • Interact with campaign-related communications

Information you may provide includes, but is not limited to:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Mailing address (if applicable)

  • Messages or comments you submit

You are not required to provide personal information to browse this website.

B. Text Message Communications and Consent

If you choose to provide a telephone number and explicitly opt in where indicated, the campaign may use that number for campaign-related communications, which may include informational messages, volunteer coordination, event notifications, and requests for donations.

Text message opt-in consent and data will only be used for campaign-related communications and will not be shared or sold to third parties, except as required by law.

Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency may vary. You may opt out of text messages at any time by replying “STOP” and request assistance by replying “HELP.”

Providing a phone number and opting in to text messaging is optional and not required to submit forms or participate in campaign activities.

C. Donation Information (Third-Party Processing)

Donations made through this website are processed exclusively by third-party payment processors. This website does not process or store credit card numbers, bank account information, or other sensitive financial data.

Donation-related personal information may be collected by the payment processor and shared with the campaign for lawful purposes, including campaign finance compliance, donor acknowledgments, and legally permitted communications.

All donation handling is governed by the campaign’s Donation & Payment Disclosure page.

D. Automatically Collected Technical Information

To maintain security, prevent fraud, and ensure proper operation, this website may automatically collect technical information, including:

  • IP address

  • Date and time of access or submission

  • Browser type and operating system

  • Device identifiers and user agent strings

  • Referring URLs

  • Approximate geographic location inferred from IP address

This information is used for security monitoring, spam prevention, analytics, and operational integrity.

3. Cookies and Analytics

This website may use cookies or similar technologies to:

  • Enable core website functionality

  • Analyze website traffic and usage patterns

  • Improve performance and user experience

Cookies do not provide access to your computer or personal files. You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, doing so may affect certain website features.

4. How We Use Information

Information collected through this website may be used to:

  • Respond to inquiries and requests

  • Communicate campaign updates and information

  • Coordinate volunteer activities

  • Send campaign-related communications when consent is provided

  • Maintain website security and prevent abuse

  • Comply with applicable campaign finance, election, and legal requirements

  • Improve website functionality and content

Information is used solely for lawful campaign and operational purposes.

5. Data Storage and Retention

Personal information submitted through website forms may be stored securely within website systems or trusted third-party services used for form handling and communications.

Information is retained only as long as necessary for legitimate campaign, operational, legal, or compliance purposes.

Technical logs and security-related data may be retained for a reasonable period to protect the campaign and website from abuse or unauthorized activity.

6. Data Security

Reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures are used to protect information collected through this website from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.

However, no website or electronic transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Use of this website is at your own risk.

7. Third-Party Services

This website relies on third-party service providers to support functionality such as:

  • Donation processing

  • Analytics

  • Form handling and communications

  • Security and spam prevention

Third-party providers operate independently and are governed by their own privacy and security policies. The campaign is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party services.

8. Information Sharing

The campaign does not sell, rent, or trade personal information.

Information may be shared only:

  • With service providers performing services on behalf of the campaign

  • When required by law, regulation, or legal process

  • To comply with campaign finance and election reporting requirements

  • To protect the rights, safety, or integrity of the campaign or website

9. Children’s Privacy

This website is not directed to children under the age of 13. The campaign does not knowingly collect personal information from children. If such information is discovered, it will be deleted promptly.

10. External Links

This website may contain links to external websites. The campaign is not responsible for the content, security, or privacy practices of external sites. Visiting external websites is at your own risk.

11. Your Choices

You may choose to:

  • Refrain from submitting personal information

  • Disable cookies through browser settings

  • Decline or withdraw consent for campaign communications

  • Opt out of text messages at any time

You may contact the campaign through this website with questions regarding information you have submitted.

12. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated at any time without prior notice. Changes become effective immediately upon posting. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the State of Idaho, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

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15. Campaign Disclaimer

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