Privacy Policy
Introduction
This website is owned and operated by Ian R. Cohen for Congress (the “Campaign” or “We”). We take your privacy seriously and we are committed to protecting the privacy and accuracy of confidential information to the fullest extent possible under applicable law. This policy (this “Privacy Policy”) describes the types of information we may collect from you or that you may provide when you visit the website, including without limitation all webpages associated with the domain name, www.iancohenforcongress.com (our “Website”), and our practices for collecting, using, maintaining, storing, protecting, and disclosing such information. The term “you” used herein refers to anyone who visits, views or uses the Website.
Please read this policy carefully to understand our policies and practices regarding your personal information and how we will treat it. By accessing or using this Website, you agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy. This policy may change from time to time (see the section below entitled “Changes to This Privacy Policy”) and it is your obligation to review this Privacy Policy. Your continued use of this Website after we make changes is deemed to be acceptance of those changes, so please check this Privacy Policy periodically for updates. If you do not agree with any of the terms and conditions set forth in this Privacy Policy, then you may not access this Website or use any of the features, tools, or services provided by this Website.
Gathering Information
We collect several types of information from and about users of our Website. Sometimes this information is submitted to us by yourself and other times it may be collected by the Campaign automatically. You can manage and control your preferences regarding how information is collected as outlined in this Privacy Policy.
Information You Provide to Us
By using this Website, you agree that the Campaign may collect certain information about you, including personally identifiable information, that is voluntarily provided by you or with your permission. Such information may include:
Personal information provided on or through our Website or intake form, including without limitation your name, address, or email address;
Information provided on or through the Website when requesting promotional items, products, or services;
Information posted by you to our Website;
Information provided when entering a contest or promotion sponsored by us;
Information submitted when reporting a problem with our Website;
Records and copies of your correspondence (including email addresses), if you contact us;
Social media handles used to communicate with or register with the Website;
Your responses to surveys that we might ask you to complete for research purposes;
Details of transactions you carry out through our Website (including financial information provided in connection with campaign contributions) and of the fulfillment of your orders; or
Your search queries on the Website.
If you choose not to provide any specific information required to be submitted on the Website, you can still visit and navigate throughout most of the Website; however, you may be unable to access certain features and services (such as receiving campaign updates or making donations). In the event that you submit any information to the Website about a third party, please only do so if you have the permission of such third party.
Information Collected Through Automatic Data Collection Technologies
We may use automatic data collection technologies to collect certain information from the device you use to interact with our Website. The information we collect automatically may include, among other things, traffic data, location data, logs, communication data, webpages and resources that you access and use on the Website, and information about your computer and internet connection, including your IP address, operating system, and browser type.
We collect certain personal information automatically; we may tie this information to personal information about you that we collect from other sources or you provide to us. In any event, such information collected automatically will be used solely for internal Campaign purposes, including internal analytics and to improve the quality and relevance of the information presented on our Website to our visitors and supporters.
Cookies and Tracking
Cookies
A cookie is a small file placed on the hard drive of your computer. This allows us to better understand how you use our Website and to serve you with relevant content.
Required Cookies: Essential for secure use and navigation. Without them, the Website would not operate in the way that the Campaign intends.
Functional Cookies: Used to collect information about your preferences to optimize your experience, including social media and analytics cookies.
Advertising/Outreach Cookies: May be used to personalize your experience and provide targeted outreach consistent with your interests.
Web Beacons
Web beacons permit the Campaign to recognize users, count visitors, and assess traffic patterns. Because we do not control how third parties use tracking technologies, we are not responsible for the privacy practices of such third parties.
Log Files
The Website’s servers record information about the IP address, browser type, and current URL of each user. This information is stored in a secure location and used for internal analysis of traffic patterns.
Information Obtained from Third Party Sources
This Privacy Policy applies solely to information collected by the Campaign through the Website. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of third-party applications or advertisements hosted on our site. If you have questions about their practices, you should contact the applicable third party directly.
Merger or Campaign Transition
In the event that the Campaign goes through a transition, such as merging with another political committee or transferring assets to a successor organization, your information may be disclosed or transferred as part of such a transaction as permitted by law and FEC regulations.
How We Use Your Information
In general, we do not sell, trade, or rent information that we collect about you with third parties without your consent. We may use your information:
To improve and present our Website and its contents;
To personalize your experience and deliver content (such as policy positions or event invites) in which you are most interested;
To carry out our obligations and enforce our rights, including for donation processing;
To notify you about updates to the Campaign;
In any other way we may describe when you provide the information.
Sharing with Third Parties
We do not sell or share your personal information to third-party marketers without your permission. We may be required to disclose your personal information pursuant to lawful requests, such as to comply with a court order, law, or legal process (including FEC reporting requirements).
We may also release information if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of the Campaign, our staff, our supporters, or others.
CAN-SPAM Act
In accordance with the CAN-SPAM Act, we agree to:
Not use false or misleading subjects or email addresses;
Identify the message as a campaign communication in a reasonable way;
Include the physical address of our Campaign headquarters;
Honor opt-out/unsubscribe requests quickly; and
Allow users to unsubscribe by using a link at the bottom of any email.
Children Under the Age of 18
Our Website is not intended for children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected information from a child under 18 without verification of parental consent, we will delete that information.
How Long We Retain Personal Information
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected and to satisfy legal, reporting (including FEC), or accounting requirements.
Security
We have implemented measures designed to secure your personal information from accidental loss and unauthorized access. However, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your personal information transmitted to our Website; any transmission is at your own risk.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy is effective as of April 3, 2026. We may update this policy from time to time. Your continued use of the Website after changes are made is deemed acceptance of those changes.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: ian@ianrcohenforcongress.com
Last Updated: April 3, 2026