Privacy Policy
Last Updated: May 7, 2026
Introduction
Mandy Cook for TN ("we," "us," or "our campaign") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit mandycook4tn.com or interact with our campaign.
By using our site, you consent to the practices described here.
Information We Collect
Information you provide directly: When you donate, volunteer, sign up for updates, or contact us, we may collect your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, employer and occupation (required by law for contributions above certain thresholds), and payment information for donations.
Information collected automatically: When you visit our website, we may automatically collect your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and referring URLs through cookies, Google Analytics, advertising platforms, and similar technologies. This data helps us improve website performance, understand our audience, and show you relevant ads.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to send campaign updates, newsletters, and event invitations; process donations and comply with federal and state campaign finance reporting requirements; coordinate volunteer activities; respond to your inquiries; show you personalized advertising through Google Ads and other advertising platforms; and improve our website and communications.
How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with third-party vendors who assist with campaign operations (such as email platforms, payment processors, or texting platforms). We may also disclose information as required by law, including campaign finance disclosure filings with the Tennessee Registry of Election Finance, a division of the Bureau of Ethics and Campaign Finance.
Campaign Finance Disclosures
State law requires us to collect and publicly report the name, address, employer, and occupation of donors who contribute above certain thresholds. This information is reported to the Tennessee Registry of Election Finance, a division of the Bureau of Ethics and Campaign Finance, and becomes part of the public record.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience and analyze site traffic. You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features of the site may not function properly as a result.
We use Google Ads and other third-party advertising platforms that may place cookies or similar tracking technologies on your device to personalize ads, measure effectiveness, and improve your experience. These cookies help us show you relevant ads based on your previous interactions with our website and other online activity, limit the number of times you see the same ad, and analyze advertising campaign performance.
Third-party advertising vendors, including Google and others, may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your visits to our site and other websites. You can learn more about how Google uses your data here. For information about other platforms, please refer to their respective privacy policies.
To opt out of personalized advertising, you may visit:
You may also use other industry-wide opt-out tools applicable to these platforms.
By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies and tracking technologies for advertising and analytics purposes as described in this policy.
Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and no online system can guarantee 100% security. Please use caution when sharing sensitive information.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their policies independently.
Your Choices
You may opt out of campaign emails at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any email we send. You may also opt out of receiving text messages at any time by replying “STOP” to the message or by contacting us directly at mandycook4tn@proton.me. To request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information, please contact us using our contact information below. Note that some information may be retained as required by law.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including legal and regulatory obligations. Specifically:
Donor records, including name, address, occupation, and employer, are retained for as long as required by applicable Tennessee campaign finance law. Volunteer and supporter information is retained for the duration of the campaign and for a reasonable period thereafter for legal and compliance purposes. Email and communication preferences are retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion, subject to any legal retention requirements. Website analytics data is retained for a limited period solely for the purpose of improving our website and communications.
When personal information is no longer needed, we take reasonable steps to securely delete or anonymize it. You may request deletion of your personal information at any time by contacting us using our contact information below, though we may be required to retain certain information under applicable law.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Contact Us
Mandy Cook for TN
mandycook4tn@proton.me