Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 29, 2026

Melissa Hull for SD respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information submitted through this website, campaign forms, donation pages, volunteer forms, email signups, and text message opt-in forms.

Information We Collect

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to the campaign, including:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Mailing address
  • Phone number
  • Mobile phone number
  • Employer and occupation information
  • Donation information
  • Volunteer interest information
  • Comments or messages submitted through website forms
  • Any other information you choose to provide
  • We may also collect basic technical information related to website usage, such as browser type, device information, referring pages, and general website analytics.

How We Use Your Information

Melissa Hull for SD may use the information collected to:

  • Communicate with you about the campaign
  • Send campaign updates
  • Send fundraising messages
  • Send volunteer opportunities
  • Process donations
  • Maintain campaign records
  • Comply with applicable campaign finance, reporting, and legal requirements
  • Improve website performance and campaign communications
  • Respond to questions, requests, or messages submitted through the website

Text Messaging and Mobile Information

If you provide your mobile phone number and opt in to receive text messages, you consent to receive recurring automated political, fundraising, and informational text messages from Melissa Hull for SD.

Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Consent is not a condition of making a donation. You may opt out at any time by replying STOP. For help, reply HELP.

No mobile information will be shared or sold to third parties.

Personal information collected through the SMS program or any form filled out on our website, including mobile phone numbers, will not be shared, sold, rented, or disclosed to third parties for their own marketing purposes.

How We Share Information

Melissa Hull for SD does not sell your personal information.

We may share information only when necessary to operate the campaign, comply with legal requirements, process donations, manage campaign communications, maintain campaign records, or protect the security and integrity of our website and campaign systems.

We may share information with service providers that assist the campaign with website hosting, payment processing, compliance, email communications, text messaging, data management, analytics, or other campaign operations. These service providers are authorized to use information only as needed to provide services to the campaign.

We may also disclose information when required by law, regulation, legal process, campaign finance reporting obligations, or government request.

Donations and Payment Information

Donations may be processed through third-party payment processors. Melissa Hull for SD does not directly store full credit card numbers or sensitive payment credentials submitted through third-party donation platforms.

Donation information may be used for campaign finance compliance, reporting, recordkeeping, and donor communications.

Cookies and Website Analytics

This website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve website functionality, understand website traffic, and support campaign communications.

You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being used. Some parts of the website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

Data Security

Melissa Hull for SD takes reasonable steps to protect personal information submitted through the website.

However, no website, online form, email system, text messaging system, or electronic storage method is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of information transmitted online.

Links to Other Websites

This website may link to third-party websites, including donation platforms, social media platforms, or other outside services. Melissa Hull for SD is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of third-party websites.

When you leave this website, you should review the privacy policy and terms of any third-party site you visit.

Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for children under the age of 13. Melissa Hull for SD does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Your Choices

You may unsubscribe from campaign emails by using the unsubscribe link included in campaign emails, where available.

You may opt out of text messages at any time by replying STOP. For help with text messages, reply HELP.

You may contact the campaign to request updates or corrections to information you have provided.

Updates to This Privacy Policy

Melissa Hull for SD may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Contact

For questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Melissa Hull for SD
211 N. Jackson Ave.
Pierre, SD 57501
Phone: (605) 280-2150
Email: melissa@melissahullforsd.com
Website: https://melissahullforsd.com/