
Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy for TheBestCapeMay.com
Last Updated: August 29, 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to TheBestCapeMay.com. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data. By using our website, you agree to the terms outlined herein.
2. Information We Collect
a. Information You Provide
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Contact forms (e.g., volunteer sign-ups, inquiries): name, email address, phone number, and any message content.
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Newsletter subscriptions: email address.
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Donations: processed via secure third-party payment processors—your financial data (e.g., credit card information) is handled solely by the processor and is not stored on our servers.
b. Automatically Collected Data
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Log data: IP address, browser type and version, pages visited, time stamps, referring/exit pages, and clickstream data—collected in aggregated form for analytics and site improvement.
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Cookies and similar technologies: Used for site performance, preferences, analytics, and—if applicable—targeted advertising.
3. Use of Information
We use collected information to:
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Respond to inquiries and send campaign updates.
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Manage subscriptions to newsletters or alerts.
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Analyze website usage and improve functionality.
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Comply with applicable campaign finance and public records laws.
4. Disclosure of Information
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Third-party service providers (e.g., web hosting, analytics, email distribution): access only as needed to perform their service and under confidentiality commitments.
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Legal requirements: may disclose information when required by law, regulation, or governmental authority.
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Policy on sharing personal data: We do not sell or share your personal information for commercial marketing.
5. Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data, including encryption and access controls. However, no website or internet transmission is completely secure—thus, we cannot guarantee absolute protection.
6. Your Rights
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Access, correction, deletion: You may review, correct, or request deletion of your personal data by contacting us.
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Opt-out: You may unsubscribe from communications at any time.
7. Political Disclosure & Disclaimer
In compliance with New Jersey election laws and campaign finance regulations:
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All public communications—including our website—must clearly state who paid for the communication, including name and address as registered with the Election Law Enforcement Commission (ELEC) West Cape MayNCSLCampaign Ad-Cloud+1.
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Example disclaimer to display prominently on every page (e.g., footer):
Paid for by TheBestCapeMay.com, Committee to Elect Joseph Gilmartin, PO Box 415, Cape May, NJ 08204; not authorized by any candidate or candidate’s committee.
8. New Jersey Data Privacy Law (NJDPA Compliance)
The New Jersey Data Protection Act (effective January 15, 2025) imposes obligations on entities collecting personal data from New Jersey residents Centraleyes.
While our campaign likely falls below thresholds for formal registration as a "controller," we nonetheless commit to principles of transparency and data protection consistent with the law.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our site is not directed at children under age 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Revisions will be marked with a new “Last Updated” date. Significant changes may be reflected by a notice on our homepage or via subscriber communications.
11. Contact Us
For privacy-related questions, or to access, correct, or delete your personal information, please contact:
Email: joe@thebestcapemay.com
Mail: TheBestCapeMay.com,PO Box 415, Cape May, NJ 08204
