Heather Tessmer

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 25, 2025
Heather Tessmer for Congress – Texas 21st Congressional District

1. Introduction

Heather Tessmer for Congress (“we,” “our,” “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information you provide through our website, social media, and other campaign-related platforms. By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you visit or interact with our campaign:

Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, employment information (required for political contributions), and other details you voluntarily provide.
Donation Information: Contributions are processed in compliance with federal election law. When you make a donation, payment information such as credit card or bank details is processed securely by a third-party payment processor (we do not store your financial data).
Automatically Collected Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, referral URLs, and site activity, collected through cookies and analytics tools.

3. How We Use Your Information

Your information may be used to:

Process and report campaign contributions as required by law;
Communicate campaign updates, news, volunteer opportunities, and event invitations;
Improve our website and campaign operations;
Comply with federal and state election laws and regulations.

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. However, we may share it with:

Service Providers: Trusted third parties who assist in operating our website, processing donations, or conducting campaign outreach.
Legal and Compliance Obligations: Information may be disclosed if required by the Federal Election Commission (FEC), law enforcement, or applicable laws.

5. Cookies and Analytics

We may use cookies, tracking pixels, and analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use our site. You can adjust your browser settings to decline cookies, though some features may not function properly.

6. Email and Text Communications

By providing your contact information, you consent to receive communications from the campaign. You can opt out at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in the message or contacting us directly.

7. Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no data transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for individuals under 13 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Heather Tessmer for Congress
Email: info@tessmerforcongress
Mail: 215 West Bandera Rd, Set 114
Phone: 210-929-2070