Privacy Policy
Effective Date: February 7, 2026
Gabriella Hoxie for Cook County Commissioner District 15 (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website https://hoxieforillinois.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site or interact with us. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly. Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Site.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties under any circumstances.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you interact with the Site, such as through forms on the Get Involved page or other contact mechanisms. This may include:
- Identifiers: Name, email address, phone number, street address, city, state, zip code, or other similar details.
- Preferences: Your interests in involvement, such as hosting a yard sign, volunteering, or hosting an event.
- Communication Preferences: Whether you wish to receive e-newsletter updates or opt-in for campaign text alerts.
- Other Information: Any questions, comments, or details you provide in forms or messages.
We do not use cookies, tracking tools, or analytics on the Site. We may automatically collect limited non-personal information about your device and usage through standard server logs, such as IP address, browser type, referring/exit pages, operating system, and date/time stamps, but this is not used for tracking purposes.
2. How We Collect Information
- Directly from You: When you fill out forms, such as the Get Involved form to join the campaign, sign up for volunteer opportunities, express interest in events, or opt-in for updates.
- Automatically: Limited device and access information as described above.
- From Third Parties: We may receive information from service providers (e.g., email or SMS platforms) if you interact with our communications.
On the Get Involved page, there is an option to opt-in for text alerts. If you check this box and provide your phone number, you consent to receive text messages from us. Standard message and data rates may apply. You can opt out at any time by replying “STOP” to any message. Message frequency varies. For more details, see the opt-in disclaimer on the Get Involved page.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To communicate with you about the campaign, including sending e-newsletters, text alerts, or updates on events, issues, and volunteering opportunities.
- To respond to your inquiries, questions, or comments.
- To provide, maintain, and improve the Site and our services.
- To comply with legal obligations or protect our rights.
- For internal operations, such as organizing volunteer efforts or event hosting.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in limited circumstances:
- With service providers who assist us in campaign operations, such as email or SMS platforms (e.g., for sending text alerts), under strict confidentiality agreements.
- If required by law, such as in response to a subpoena or court order.
- In connection with a merger, sale, or reorganization of the campaign, with notice to you where appropriate.
Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any third parties unless required by law.
5. Security of Your Information
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Rights and Choices
- Opt-Out: You can opt out of receiving communications at any time by following unsubscribe instructions in emails, replying “STOP” to text messages, or contacting us directly.
- Access and Correction: You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information by contacting us.
- Do Not Track: We do not respond to “Do Not Track” signals from browsers, as we do not use tracking technologies.
Residents of certain states, such as Illinois, may have additional rights under state privacy laws (e.g., the Illinois Personal Information Protection Act). If applicable, you can contact us to exercise these rights.
7. Children’s Privacy
The Site is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware of such collection, we will take steps to delete it.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on the Site with a revised effective date. Your continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us via the Get Involved form on the Site.
Terms and Conditions
Effective Date: February 7, 2026
Welcome to https://hoxieforillinois.com (the “Site”), operated by Gabriella Hoxie for Cook County Commissioner District 15 (“we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Site. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
1. Use of the Site
- Eligibility: You must be at least 13 years old to use the Site. If you are under 18 years old, you may use the Site only with the permission and supervision of a parent or legal guardian who agrees to be bound by these Terms.
- License: We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Site for personal, non-commercial purposes.
- Prohibited Conduct: You agree not to: (a) use the Site for any illegal purpose; (b) interfere with the Site’s operation; (c) upload viruses or harmful code; (d) collect or harvest information without permission; (e) impersonate others; or (f) violate any laws or rights of third parties.
We reserve the right to terminate or restrict your access to the Site for any violation of these Terms.
2. SMS Communications
If you opt-in for text alerts on the Get Involved page, you agree to receive informational messages From Hoxie for Cook County. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. For help, reply HELP or email us at hoxieforillinois.com. You can opt out at any time by replying STOP.
3. Intellectual Property
All content on the Site, including text, images, graphics, logos, and materials (collectively, “Content”), is owned by us or our licensors and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from the Content without our prior written consent, except for personal, non-commercial use.
4. User Contributions
If you submit comments, questions, or other content through forms (e.g., on the Get Involved page), you grant us a perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and distribute such content for campaign purposes. You represent that your contributions do not violate any laws or third-party rights.
5. Links to Third-Party Sites
The Site may contain links to third-party websites, such as the donation page. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or availability of those sites. Your use of linked sites is at your own risk.
6. Disclaimers
The Site and Content are provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including accuracy, completeness, or fitness for a particular purpose. We do not warrant that the Site will be error-free or uninterrupted.
Political content on the Site, including issue positions and biographies, represents the views of the campaign and is for informational purposes only.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Site, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. Our total liability shall not exceed $100.
8. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims, losses, or damages arising from your violation of these Terms or use of the Site.
9. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Cook County, Illinois.
10. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you by posting the revised Terms on the Site with a new effective date. Continued use constitutes acceptance.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us via the Get Involved form on the Site.