POLICIES | JOE MALLAHAN FOR MAYOR

Effective Date: May 1, 2025

Welcome to the official website of Joe Mallahan for Seattle Mayor (“the Campaign,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing and using this website (the “Site”), you agree to the following Terms of Use.

1. Use of Site

This Site is intended to provide information about Joe Mallahan’s candidacy and allow users to engage with the campaign through donations, event sign-ups, newsletter subscriptions, and other actions. You agree to use this Site only for lawful purposes.

2. Prohibited Conduct

You may not use this Site to:

• Upload or transmit malicious code or spam

• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our servers

• Infringe on the rights of others or violate any applicable law

3. Intellectual Property

All content on this Site—including text, graphics, videos, and logos—is owned by the Campaign or used with permission. You may not reproduce or distribute any content without our prior written consent, except for personal, non-commercial use.

4. External Links

This Site may link to third-party websites for your convenience. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.

5. Modification of Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the Site after changes have been posted will constitute your acceptance of those changes.

6. Contact Us

Questions about these Terms? Email us at contact@joemallahanformayor.com.

Effective Date: May 1, 2025

Joe Mallahan for Seattle Mayor respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

1. What We Collect

We may collect:

• Your name, email address, phone number, and zip code when you sign up or fill out a form

• Donation information (processed securely via third-party services like ActBlue)

• Technical data such as browser type and IP address through cookies and analytics tools

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Send campaign updates, newsletters, and event invites

• Process donations and volunteer sign-ups

• Improve the Site and understand visitor interests

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

3. Sharing of Information

We may share your data with trusted service providers (e.g., email, payment, or CRM platforms) solely for campaign-related operations. We may also be legally required to disclose certain donor or volunteer data per campaign finance laws.

4. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to improve your browsing experience and analyze traffic. You can modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer.

5. Opt-Out

You may unsubscribe from campaign emails at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any message or by contacting us directly at contact@joemallahanformayor.com.

6. Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information but cannot guarantee absolute security of data transmitted online.

7. Contact Us

For questions or to request deletion of your data, please email contact@joemallahanformayor.com.

AI Use Policy

Effective Date: May 1, 2025

Joe Mallahan for Seattle Mayor uses generative and data-driven tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to assist with campaign content creation, operations, and outreach. We are committed to ensuring that any AI use reflects our values of transparency, fairness, and accuracy.

1. Purpose of AI Use

AI may be used to:

• Draft initial versions of written content such as emails, social media posts, or web copy

• Analyze campaign data to better understand engagement trends

• Improve accessibility and response time for voter outreach

2. Human Oversight

All AI-generated content is reviewed and approved by human campaign staff before publication or distribution. We do not use AI to make final decisions on messaging, endorsements, hiring, or campaign policy.

3. Data and Privacy

We do not share personal user data with AI tools unless explicitly agreed to in a vendor contract with appropriate safeguards. AI tools are not used to profile, categorize, or microtarget individuals beyond publicly available campaign data and general analytics.

4. Misinformation Safeguards

We do not use AI to fabricate statements, simulate endorsements, or spread misleading content. We are committed to fact-checking and integrity in all campaign communications.

5. Contact Us

For questions about this AI Policy, email contact@joemallahanformayor.com.