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Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 2025
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1) Who we are

This website is operated by Katy Padilla Stout for Congress (“Campaign”, “we”, “us”, “our”). We use Wix as our site platform. As a result, our site may place certain essential Wix cookies and, depending on the features we enable (e.g., analytics, donations, forms, embedded third‑party tools), other cookies or tracking technologies may also be set. [support.wix.com]

 

2) What information we collect

We collect the following categories of information:

  • Information you provide directly: name, email address, phone number, mailing address, ZIP code, volunteer interests, event RSVPs, messages, survey responses, petition signatures, and (if you donate) necessary payment/billing information processed by our payment provider. [support.wix.com]

  • Automated information: IP address, device and browser type, pages visited, time on page, referring/exit pages, and interaction data captured via cookies, pixels, and similar tools. [support.wix.com]

  • Third‑party data: If you interact with our site through social media, email platforms, fundraising processors, or analytics services, they may share event or conversion data with us consistent with their privacy notices. [support.wix.com]

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3) How we collect information

  • Forms and interactions: When you subscribe to emails/SMS, volunteer, donate, contact us, or RSVP, you enter information that we receive and store. [support.wix.com]

  • Cookies & tracking tools: Our site and third‑party services use cookies and similar technologies to measure performance, secure the platform, remember preferences, and analyze traffic/engagement. Wix places several essential cookies by default; additional cookies may be set when we add apps (e.g., analytics, ads, fundraising). [support.wix.com]

  • Email/SMS tools: If you subscribe, we collect your contact details to send campaign communications and track delivery, opens, clicks, and unsubscribes. [support.wix.com]

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4) Why we collect and use information

We use your information to:

  • Operate, secure, and improve our website and digital presence. [support.wix.com]

  • Communicate with you about campaign news, issues, events, volunteering, and fundraising. [support.wix.com]

  • Process donations and comply with applicable election and financial reporting laws. [support.wix.com]

  • Understand site performance and audience engagement for outreach and compliance. [support.wix.com]

  • Honor your choices regarding communications and cookies. [support.wix.com]

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5) How we share information

We may share information with:

  • Service providers: platforms that host our site (Wix), process donations, send emails/SMS, provide analytics/advertising, event management, and security. Sharing is limited to what’s necessary for the service and subject to contractual safeguards where applicable. [support.wix.com]

  • Compliance & legal: to comply with laws, regulations, lawful requests, or to protect rights, safety, and security. [support.wix.com]

  • Campaign operations: with authorized staff and volunteers who need access to perform campaign functions (e.g., outreach, events). [support.wix.com]

We do not sell personal information in exchange for money. If we engage in targeted advertising or data sharing that constitutes “sharing” under certain U.S. state privacy laws, you will have the right to opt out (see Your rights & choices). [termly.io], [cookieyes.com]

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6) Cookies and other tracking tools

Cookies are small files stored in your browser that help run and measure our site. Wix uses cookies for security, performance, session integrity, and experiments; other apps (e.g., analytics, ad pixels, donation processors) may set additional cookies. We present a cookie banner to allow you to accept/decline non‑essential cookies when required by law. You can also manage cookies via your browser settings. [support.wix.com]

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7) Communications

When you provide contact information, you consent to receive communications from the Campaign by email and/or SMS. You may opt out at any time by clicking unsubscribe in emails or replying STOP to SMS. We may still send transactional or legally required messages (e.g., donation receipts). [support.wix.com]

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8) Data retention and security

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes above, comply with legal obligations (including election reporting), resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards appropriate to the nature of the data and our operations; however, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. [support.wix.com]

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9) Your rights & choices

Depending on your location, you may have rights such as access, correction, deletion, restriction, objection, portability, and the right to withdraw consent for certain processing. U.S. state laws (e.g., California’s CCPA/CPRA; Virginia’s VCDPA) may also grant rights to opt out of targeted advertising or certain data sharing. We will honor applicable rights requests and local requirements. To exercise rights, see Contact us below. [termly.io], [cookieyes.com]

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Cookie & analytics choices

  • Use our site’s cookie banner to set preferences for non‑essential cookies.

  • Adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies. Note: essential cookies are required for site functionality. [support.wix.com]

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Email & SMS choices

  • Click unsubscribe in email footers or reply STOP to SMS messages to opt out of marketing communications. [support.wix.com]

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10) Minors

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided information, please contact us so we can delete it. [support.wix.com]

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11) International visitors

If you access the site from outside the United States, your information may be processed in the U.S. and other locations where our providers operate, subject to applicable laws. [cookieyes.com]

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12) Updates to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a new Last updated date. Material changes may also be communicated via a notice on the site or by email if you are subscribed. [support.wix.com]

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13) Contact us

For questions, requests, or to exercise your privacy rights, contact:
Katy Padilla Stout for Congress
Email: info@katyforcongress.com
Mailing Address: 2600 McCullough Ave., San Antonio, TX 78212


We aim to respond within the timeframes required by applicable law.

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