Privacy Policy & Terms of Use

Last Updated: April 9, 2026

Overview

By signing up through this form, you are expressing interest in volunteering for Julie Fortier's 2026 Congressional Campaign for Illinois's 12th District. Your information will be used solely for campaign-related communications and volunteer coordination.

Information We Collect

We collect the following information when you sign up:

  • Full Name
  • Email Address (required)
  • Phone Number (optional; required only if you opt in to text message communications)
  • Communication Preferences (email is always enabled; text message is optional)
  • County of Residence
  • Volunteer Interest Areas
  • Optional Notes

How We Use Your Information

Your information is used to:

  • Contact you about volunteer opportunities via email, and optionally via text message if you have opted in
  • Coordinate campaign activities in your area
  • Send updates about the campaign
  • Organize volunteers by county and interest area

Data Protection

We take the security of your personal information seriously. Your data is stored securely and is only accessible to authorized campaign staff. We do not sell, rent, or share your information with third parties outside of the campaign.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Request to see the information we have collected about you
  • Request correction of any inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your information at any time
  • Opt out of communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us at juliefortier4il@gmail.com or comms.fortiercampaign@gmail.com

Political Communication Consent

By providing your email address, you consent to receive email communications from the Julie Fortier for Congress campaign. Email communication is required for all volunteers. Communications may include volunteer opportunities, event invitations, and campaign updates. You may unsubscribe at any time.

Text Message Communications: If you optionally opt in to receive text messages, you may receive personal text messages from campaign staff and volunteers. You can opt out of text messages at any time by replying to let us know you no longer wish to receive messages.

Federal Election Commission Compliance

This volunteer signup system is operated in compliance with Federal Election Commission (FEC) regulations. Volunteer time and activities are considered in-kind contributions and are subject to FEC guidelines.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact:

Julie Fortier for Congress
Email: juliefortier4il@gmail.com
Or: comms.fortiercampaign@gmail.com