Privacy Policy

Who we are

This website is operated by Neighbors for Neal Committee, the political committee supporting Cheri Neal for Mayor of Zion, Illinois. Questions about this policy can be sent to cheri@cherineal.com.

What we collect

We collect only what you choose to give us through forms on this site:

• Volunteer sign-ups: name, email, phone, address or neighborhood, ways you’d like to help, availability and your message.
• Ask Cheri and contact forms: name, email, phone (optional) and your question or message.
• Event RSVPs: name, email, phone (optional), number of guests and whether you can help.
• Email and text updates: your email address and/or mobile number, and a record of when and how you agreed to receive messages.
• Contributions: the contributor information Illinois law requires political committees to collect and report, such as name, address, occupation, employer, amount and date, plus the payment method you choose. We do not collect or store card or bank account numbers; payments are handled by the payment provider you select.

Like most websites, our hosting provider automatically records technical information such as IP address and browser type for security. If analytics are enabled, we use Google Analytics to understand which pages are visited. We do not send names, email addresses, phone numbers, addresses or contribution details to analytics providers.

How we use it

• To respond to you and coordinate volunteers and events.
• To send the email or text updates you specifically asked for.
• To meet campaign-finance recordkeeping and reporting obligations.
• To protect the site from spam and abuse.

We do not sell your information. We do not add you to email or text lists unless you opt in to that specific channel. Volunteering, attending an event or contributing does not sign you up for messages.

Text messages

If you opt in to text updates, you agree to receive recurring campaign text messages from Neighbors for Neal Committee. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to unsubscribe or HELP for help. Consent is not a condition of anything. Mobile numbers and opt-in information are not shared with third parties or affiliates for their marketing purposes.

Public disclosure of contributions

Illinois law requires political committees to report certain contributor information to the Illinois State Board of Elections, where it becomes public. Choosing not to have your name shown on this website does not change those legal reporting requirements, and we cannot offer anonymity for reportable contributions.

Public recognition

If you check the box asking to be recognized as a supporter, we may display your name (never your contribution amount) after campaign review. You can ask us to remove it at any time by emailing us.

Who can see your information

Access is limited to authorized campaign staff and volunteers who need it for their role. Contribution records are limited to the treasurer and designated administrators. We use service providers (website hosting, database hosting, email and text delivery, and payment providers) that process information on our behalf.

How long we keep it

We keep volunteer, event and contact information for the duration of the campaign and a reasonable period afterward, unless you ask us to delete it sooner. Contribution records are kept for as long as Illinois election law requires and cannot be deleted on request while that obligation applies.

Your choices

You can unsubscribe from email at any time using the link in any message, reply STOP to any text, or email us to review, correct or delete your information (subject to legal recordkeeping requirements).

Security

We use encrypted connections, access controls and audit logging to protect information. No system is perfectly secure, but we work to protect what you share with us.

Children

This site is intended for adults. Contributions are accepted only from contributors who confirm they are at least 18.

Changes

We may update this policy and will post the updated version on this page.