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Privacy Policy

Common Ground Collective IEC

Effective Date: October 19, 2026

Common Ground Collective IEC ("Common Ground Collective," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, maintain, and protect information obtained through our website, digital communications, text messaging programs, and other activities.

By using our website or providing your information, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Mailing address

  • Telephone number

  • ZIP code

  • Donation and contribution information

  • Information submitted through online forms

  • Communication preferences

  • Other information you choose to provide

We may also automatically collect certain information when you visit our website, including IP addresses, browser types, device information, referring websites, and website usage data through cookies and similar technologies.

2. How We Use Your Information

Common Ground Collective IEC may use collected information to:

  • Provide information about our organization, mission, and activities.

  • Communicate about elections, candidates, ballot initiatives, and other political or civic issues.

  • Send email newsletters, updates, and organizational announcements.

  • Send text messages to individuals who have provided the required consent.

  • Process donations and maintain contribution records.

  • Respond to inquiries and requests.

  • Improve our website, outreach programs, and communications.

  • Comply with applicable laws, regulations, and reporting requirements.

3. Text Messaging and SMS Communications

Common Ground Collective IEC may offer opportunities for individuals to opt in to receive text messages regarding political activities, elections, civic engagement, organizational updates, and other related communications.

Participation in our text messaging program is voluntary.

By providing your mobile phone number and affirmatively opting in, you consent to receive text messages from Common Ground Collective IEC.

  • Message frequency may vary.

  • Message and data rates may apply.

  • Consent is not a condition of purchase or donation.

  • You may opt out at any time by replying STOP to any text message.

  • You may reply HELP for additional information.

We respect your communication preferences and will honor requests to discontinue text messaging in accordance with applicable requirements.

4. SMS Privacy and Data Sharing

Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any third party, except: (1) with vendors, consultants and other service providers who need access to such information to carry out work on our behalf (and who will not use such information for their own purposes); and (2) if we believe disclosure is required by any applicable law, rule, or regulation, or to comply with law enforcement or legal process.

We do not sell text messaging opt-in information or consent records to third parties for their independent marketing purposes.

5. Sharing of Information

We may share certain personal information with trusted vendors, contractors, technology providers, and service providers who assist with website operations, communications, fundraising, data management, and organizational activities.

These service providers may access information only as necessary to perform services on our behalf and are expected to maintain appropriate confidentiality and security protections.

We may also disclose information when required by law, regulation, legal process, or applicable campaign finance reporting requirements.

Our sharing of text messaging opt-in data and consent is specifically governed by Section 4 of this policy.

6. Donations and Financial Information

If you make a contribution to Common Ground Collective IEC, certain personal and transaction information may be collected to process your donation and comply with applicable campaign finance laws.

Contributions may be processed through third-party payment platforms subject to their own privacy and security policies.

Certain donor information may be disclosed publicly when required by applicable election and campaign finance laws.

7. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies, analytics services, and similar technologies to understand website traffic, improve functionality, and evaluate the effectiveness of our communications.

You may adjust your browser settings to limit or disable cookies, although doing so may affect certain website features.

8. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or misuse.

However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Third-Party Websites

Our website and communications may contain links to third-party websites, donation platforms, or external services.

Common Ground Collective IEC is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of websites operated by third parties. We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of those websites.

10. Your Choices and Communication Preferences

You may choose not to provide certain personal information.

You may unsubscribe from our marketing emails using the unsubscribe link included in those communications.

You may opt out of our text messaging program at any time by replying STOP to a message.

You may also contact us to request changes to your communication preferences or inquire about personal information we maintain, subject to applicable legal obligations.

11. Children's Privacy

Our website and communications are not directed toward children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 through our website. If we become aware that such information has been collected without appropriate authorization, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

Common Ground Collective IEC may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our operations, legal requirements, or information practices.

Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, our data practices, or your communication preferences, please contact:

Common Ground Collective IEC

Contact information: Common Ground Collective IEC
875 N Michigan Ave. Fl. 31, Chicago, IL 60611

Last Updated: October 19, 2026

Paid for by Common Ground Collective IEC. 

Not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee and no candidate is responsible for the activities of the committee.

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