Privacy Policy

Terry Bernardo Privacy Policy

Effective date: January 1, 2026
Last updated: January 1, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Terry Bernardo for Senate (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, shares, and protects information when you visit www.terrybernardo.com (the “Site”) or sign up for email and text alerts and updates from the campaign.

Information we collect

Information you provide

When you sign up for updates, volunteer, request information, or contact us, we may collect:

Name
Email address
Mobile phone number
ZIP code and/or location information you provide
Any message or information you submit through forms

Information collected automatically

When you use the Site, we may collect certain information automatically, including:

IP address and approximate location (e.g., city/state or region)
Device, browser, and operating system information
Pages viewed, links clicked, and time spent on the Site
Referring/exit pages and other basic usage data

How we use your information

We may use your information to:

Send campaign news, updates, alerts, and other communications
Provide the email and text updates you request
Respond to messages and requests
Improve the Site and understand how supporters use it
Support campaign operations, including volunteer coordination and event information
Protect the security and integrity of the Site and our systems
Comply with applicable laws and enforce our policies

Email communications

If you provide your email address, we may send you campaign emails, including updates and requests to support or participate in the campaign. You can unsubscribe at any time using the “unsubscribe” link in our emails.

We use Mailchimp as a service provider to help manage and send emails.

Text message program and mobile information

If you provide your mobile number, you consent to receive campaign-related text messages from Terry Bernardo for Senate, including messages that may be sent using an autodialer.

Message frequency varies.
Message and data rates may apply.
Consent is not required as a condition of purchase or donation.
To opt out at any time, reply STOP to any message. You may receive a final confirmation text.
For help, reply HELP or contact us using the information below.

We use both Prompt.io and Victory Text as service providers to help deliver text messages.

Mobile data sharing: We do not sell, rent, or share mobile numbers for third-party marketing. Mobile information will not be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. Sharing with service providers (such as our texting platform) is permitted solely to provide services to the campaign. All other categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties except as required to deliver the messages you requested or as required by law.

Cookies and analytics

We may use cookies and similar technologies to operate the Site and understand usage. You can control cookies through your browser settings; disabling cookies may affect Site functionality.

How we share information

We may share information only in limited circumstances, including:

Service providers that help us operate the Site and communications (such as website hosting, analytics providers, Mailchimp, Prompt.io, and Victory Text). They may use information only to provide services to us.
Legal and safety reasons if we believe disclosure is required by law or necessary to protect the rights, safety, and security of the campaign, our supporters, or others.
Campaign transitions (for example, if responsibility for campaign operations is transferred to a successor committee), where information may be transferred as part of that change.

We do not sell your personal information.

Data retention

We retain information for as long as needed for campaign and operational purposes, unless a longer retention period is required by law or necessary for security, dispute resolution, or enforcement of our policies.

Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children’s privacy

The Site is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided information to us, please contact us.

Your choices

You can:

Unsubscribe from emails using the link in any email
Opt out of texts by replying STOP
Request access, correction, or deletion of certain information by contacting us (subject to legal and operational requirements)

Third-party links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies separately.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.

Contact us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, contact:

Terry Bernardo for Senate
Email: info@terrybernardo.com
Mailing Address: 42 Crescent Circle, Rock Hill, NY 12775