Last Updated: August 2026
1. Introduction & Overview
The Ben Wieman State House Candidate Committee (“we,” “us,” or “the Campaign”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our supporters, constituents, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit benformnhouse.com (the “Site”), how we use it, when we may share it, and the choices available to you.
By accessing or using our website, signing up for campaign updates, submitting contact or volunteer forms, or contributing to the campaign, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect information you provide directly to us as well as information collected automatically when you browse our site:
A. Information You Provide Directly
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, physical mailing address, and zip code when you sign up for updates, volunteer, request a lawn sign, or send us a message.
- Volunteer & Event Details: Availability, areas of interest (door knocking, phone banking, hosting events), and notes you provide when participating in grassroots activities.
- Donation Information: Contributions to Ben Wieman for State House are processed securely through ActBlue. When you make a contribution, ActBlue collects your payment information, name, address, occupation, and employer as required by Minnesota campaign finance disclosure laws (Minn. Stat. § 10A). The campaign receives donor reporting records from ActBlue but does not store credit card or bank account numbers on our servers.
B. Information Collected Automatically
- Analytics & Cookies: We utilize cookies, web beacons, and pixels (including the Meta Pixel and standard web analytics) to understand website performance, traffic trends, and the effectiveness of our digital advertising.
- Device & Usage Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, pages viewed, time spent on pages, and link clicks (such as clicking the ActBlue donation portal or voter registration links).
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for lawful campaign and civic purposes, including:
- Communicating with you about campaign news, legislative priorities for District 17B, upcoming events, and voting information.
- Processing volunteer sign-ups, coordinating canvassing/phone banking, and delivering requested campaign materials such as lawn signs.
- Sending email updates, newsletters, and optional SMS communications (where express consent has been provided).
- Complying with Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board (CFB) reporting and recordkeeping regulations.
- Measuring and optimizing our digital outreach, including measuring conversion events from online advertising campaigns (e.g., Meta ads on Facebook and Instagram).
4. Analytics & Advertising Technologies (Meta Pixel & Google Analytics)
Our website uses measurement and advertising technologies such as Google Analytics 4 (provided by Google LLC) and the Meta Pixel (provided by Meta Platforms, Inc.) to understand constituent engagement, measure site performance, and assess the effectiveness of our civic communications.
These services use cookies and anonymous device identifiers to help us analyze visitor journeys, such as page views and donation checkout initiations via ActBlue.
- Google Analytics: You can learn how Google collects and processes data by visiting Google's Privacy Policy, or install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
- Meta Pixel: You can control how Meta uses data to show you ads by visiting your Facebook Ad Preferences or using the Digital Advertising Alliance Consumer Choice tool.
5. Sharing & Disclosure of Information
We do not sell your personal contact information to commercial third parties. We may share information under the following limited circumstances:
- Trusted Campaign Vendors: With service providers who assist our campaign operations under strict confidentiality terms (e.g., ActBlue for donations, Resend for email transmission, voter file systems such as NGP VAN).
- DFL Party & Coordinated Civic Entities: With affiliated party organizations (e.g., Minnesota DFL) for voter turnout, coordinated campaign organizing, and civic mobilization.
- Legal & Compliance Requirements: As required by Minnesota law, contributions exceeding statutory thresholds must be publicly disclosed in periodic Campaign Finance Board reports (including donor name, address, occupation, and employer).
6. Your Choices & Opt-Outs
- Email Updates: Every campaign email includes a simple, one-click “Unsubscribe” link at the bottom. You can opt out at any time.
- SMS / Text Messaging: If you opt in to receive text messages, you can reply STOP at any time to end communications, or HELP for assistance. Message and data rates may apply.
- Cookies: You can configure your browser to reject cookies or notify you when a cookie is placed.
7. Data Security
We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards (including SSL encryption site-wide) to protect personal information against unauthorized access, loss, or alteration.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to update your contact preferences, please reach out to:
Ben Wieman State House Candidate Committee
P.O. Box 303
Arlington, MN 55307
Email: ben@benformnhouse.com
Website: benformnhouse.com
Statutory Campaign Disclaimer: Prepared and paid for by Ben Wieman State House Candidate Committee, P.O. Box 303, Arlington, MN 55307.