Privacy Policy
Last updated: August 18, 2025
At Marc Tremblay NH (“we,” “us,” or “our”), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at https://marctremblaynh.com, engage with our services, or communicate with us, including via text messages. By using our Website or services, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.
Who We Are
Our website address is: https://marctremblaynh.com. We are a campaign website for Marc Tremblay, a candidate for State Representative in Berlin, New Hampshire, dedicated to promoting public safety and community values. For questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at [email protected].
Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
- Personal Information You Provide: Includes name, email address, phone number, postal address, or other details you submit when leaving comments, registering an account, subscribing to newsletters, filling out contact forms, or opting into text message communications.
- Automatically Collected Information: Includes IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, pages visited, time and date of visits, referral URLs, and interaction data (e.g., clicks, scrolls).
- Cookies and Tracking Data: See the “Cookies and Tracking Technologies” section below.
- Text Message Data: If you opt into text messages, we collect your phone number and the content of messages you send or receive.
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our Website, including navigation patterns and content engagement.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover such data, we will delete it promptly.
Comments
When you leave comments on our site, we collect the data entered in the comments form, your IP address, and browser user agent string to aid in spam detection. An anonymized string (hash) created from your email address may be sent to the Gravatar service to check if you use it. Gravatar’s privacy policy is available at https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval, your profile picture may be publicly visible with your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the Website, avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors can download and extract location data from images on the Website.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies (e.g., pixels, web beacons) to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and deliver personalized content and ads. Cookies are small data files stored on your device.
- Essential Cookies:
- If you leave a comment, you may opt-in to cookies saving your name, email, and website for convenience, lasting one year.
- Visiting our login page sets a temporary cookie to check browser compatibility, discarded when you close your browser.
- Logging in sets cookies for login information and screen display choices, lasting two days (login) or one year (screen options). Selecting “Remember Me” extends login cookies to two weeks. Logging out removes these cookies.
- Editing or publishing an article saves a cookie with the post ID, containing no personal data, expiring after one day.
- Analytics and Advertising Cookies:
We use Google Tag Manager to manage tracking scripts, including: - Google Analytics and Google Ads: Tracks Website usage (e.g., pages visited, traffic sources) for analytics and advertising. Google’s Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy.
- Meta Pixel: Tracks conversions and optimizes ads for Facebook. Meta’s Data Policy: https://www.facebook.com/policy.php.
- X Pixel: Measures ad performance and retargets users on X. X’s Privacy Policy: https://x.com/en/privacy.
- StackAdapt Pixel: Tracks ad engagement for personalized advertising. StackAdapt’s Privacy Policy: https://www.stackadapt.com/privacy.
- Other third-party pixels may be deployed via Google Tag Manager for similar purposes.
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie consent tool (if available). Disabling cookies may affect Website functionality.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on our Website may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, social media posts). Embedded content behaves as if you visited the third-party website, which may collect data, use cookies, or track interactions, especially if you’re logged into their platform. Review the privacy policies of these third parties for details.
Text Messaging
If you opt into receiving text messages (e.g., campaign updates, alerts), we collect your phone number and message content. By providing your phone number, you consent to receive SMS or MMS messages, which may include promotional content. Standard messaging rates may apply.
- Opt-In: You must explicitly opt-in to receive text messages, typically via a form or by texting a keyword (e.g., “JOIN” to a designated number).
- Opt-Out: Reply “STOP” to any message to unsubscribe, or contact us at [email protected].
- Data Use: We use phone numbers to send campaign updates, event reminders, or donation requests. We may share this data with SMS service providers to facilitate messaging, subject to their privacy policies.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Operate and maintain the Website.
- Process and respond to comments, inquiries, or requests.
- Send newsletters, campaign updates, or text messages (with consent).
- Analyze Website usage to improve content and services.
- Deliver personalized ads via third-party platforms.
- Comply with legal obligations or protect our rights.
Who We Share Your Data With
We may share your data with:
- Service Providers: Third parties (e.g., Google, Meta, X, StackAdapt, SMS platforms) that provide analytics, advertising, or communication services, bound by their respective privacy policies.
- Legal Compliance: Authorities if required by law or to protect our rights, safety, or property.
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, with notice to you.
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
How Long We Retain Your Data
- Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely to recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically.
- Registered users’ personal information is stored in their user profile indefinitely, unless deleted upon request.
- Text message data is retained for as long as you remain opted-in or as required for campaign purposes, subject to legal requirements.
- Analytics and tracking data are retained per third-party provider policies (e.g., Google Analytics, Meta).
What Rights You Have Over Your Data
If you have an account or have left comments, you can:
- Request an exported file of your personal data.
- Request deletion of your personal data, except data we must retain for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Contact us at [email protected] to exercise these rights. You may also manage your user profile directly to view, edit, or delete your information (except usernames).
Where Your Data Is Sent
- Comments may be checked by automated spam detection services, which may process your data.
- Analytics and advertising data may be sent to third-party providers (e.g., Google, Meta, X, StackAdapt) in the U.S. or other countries, subject to their privacy policies.
- Text message data is processed by SMS service providers, which may store data in secure servers.
Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data, such as encryption and secure servers. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children’s Privacy
Our Website and services are not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect or process their data. If we discover such data, we will delete it promptly.
Your Choices
- Cookies: Disable cookies via your browser or our consent tool, though this may limit functionality.
- Text Messages: Opt-out by replying “STOP” or contacting us.
- Marketing Communications: Unsubscribe from emails via the link in each email.
- Do Not Track: Our Website does not respond to browser “Do Not Track” signals, but you can manage tracking via cookie settings.
Third-Party Links
Our Website may link to external sites (e.g., donation platforms like Anedot). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Review their policies before providing personal information.
International Users
If you access our Website from outside the U.S., your data may be transferred to and processed in the U.S., where privacy laws may differ. By using our Website, you consent to this transfer.
Contact Us
For questions, concerns, or to exercise your data rights, contact us at:
- Email: [email protected]
- Mailing Address: 15 Haskell Road Berlin NH
If you prefer not to have this conversation saved to memory, you can manage it via the “Data Controls” section in settings or by clicking the book icon beneath this message to forget specific chats.