Privacy Policy

Effective date: August 01, 2026

Jan Cervelli for County Council ("the campaign," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. It applies to jancervelli.com and to any text messages, emails, or forms operated by the campaign.

1. Information we collect

We collect information you give us directly, including:

  • Name, email address, mailing address, and ZIP code

  • Phone number, if you choose to provide one

  • Information you include in a message, comment, or volunteer form

  • Employer and occupation, when required for contribution reporting

  • Payment information processed by our donation platform

We also collect limited technical information automatically when you visit the site, such as your IP address, browser type, device type, pages viewed, and the site you came from. This is used to keep the site working and to understand general traffic patterns.

2. How we use your information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Respond to questions and requests

  • Send campaign updates, event invitations, and volunteer opportunities

  • Send text messages, if you have opted in

  • Process and record contributions

  • Comply with Indiana campaign finance reporting requirements

  • Improve the website and understand what content is useful

3. Text messaging

If you provide your phone number and check the SMS opt-in box, you agree to receive text messages from Jan Cervelli for County Council.

  • Message frequency may vary

  • Standard message and data rates may apply

  • Reply STOP at any time to stop receiving messages

  • Reply HELP for help, or contact us at hey@jancervelli.com

  • Consent is not a condition of purchase

  • Donations will not be solicited.

  • Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages

You can opt out at any time by replying STOP to any message from us.

4. Contributions and public reporting

Contributions to the campaign are processed through a third-party payment platform. We do not store your full credit card number.

Indiana law requires campaigns to report contributor information, including name, address, and in some cases employer and occupation, to the appropriate election authority. That reported information becomes part of the public record. This is a legal requirement and is separate from the privacy protections described in this policy.

5. How we share information

We do not sell your personal information.

We share information only with vendors and service providers who help us operate the campaign, such as our email platform, text messaging platform, website host, and donation processor. These vendors are permitted to use your information only to provide services to the campaign.

No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. All of the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent. This information will not be shared with any third parties.

We may also disclose information when required by law, when required by campaign finance reporting rules, or when necessary to protect the rights or safety of the campaign or others.

6. Cookies and analytics

The site may use cookies and similar technologies to remember your preferences and to measure traffic. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, though some parts of the site may not work as expected if you do.

7. Your choices

  • Email: Every campaign email includes an unsubscribe link.

  • Text messages: Reply STOP to any message.

  • Access or deletion: Contact us at hey@jancervelli.com to request that we correct or remove your information. Information already filed in public campaign finance reports cannot be removed.

8. Children's privacy

The site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have, contact us and we will delete it.

9. Security

We use reasonable measures to protect the information we collect. No system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of information transmitted online.

10. Links to other sites

The site may link to other websites, including our donation platform and social media pages. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. Review their policies directly.

11. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The effective date at the top will reflect the most recent version.

12. Contact us

Jan Cervelli for County Council
1103 Burns Ave
South Bend, IN 46617