Privacy Policy
Introduction
Who's Running MN ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to respecting the privacy of visitors to our website and individuals who contact or participate in our organization.
This Privacy Policy should be read together with our Editorial Policy and our Terms of Use. Each document serves a different purpose. This Privacy Policy explains how personal information is collected and handled, our Editorial Policy describes how we make editorial decisions regarding the content we publish, and our Terms of Use govern the use of our website and services.
our approach to privacy
Who's Running MN is committed to collecting only the information reasonably necessary to operate its mission. We strive to handle personal information responsibly, limit unnecessary collection of personal data, and be transparent about how information is used.
Information we collect
We may collect information in the following ways.
Information You Voluntarily Provide
You may choose to provide information such as:
● Your name
● Email address
● Information submitted through contact forms
● Candidate participation materials
● Donation information (excluding complete payment card information)
● Other information you voluntarily provide to us
Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including:
● IP address
● Browser type
● Device information
● Operating system
● Pages visited
● Date and time of visits
● Referring website
This information helps us operate Who's Running MN, improve our website, understand how visitors use the site, and maintain website security.
public candidate Information
As part of our mission, Who's Running MN publishes information about candidates for public office.
Published information may include:
● Candidate name
● Office sought
● Political party (where applicable)
● Campaign website
● Candidate videos
● Other campaign information voluntarily provided by the candidate or obtained from
publicly available government records
Much of the information published by Who's Running MN comes from publicly available election records, including candidate filing information maintained by the Minnesota Secretary of State, or is voluntarily submitted by candidates for publication.
Information published as part of Who's Running MN's election coverage, including information obtained from public records or voluntarily submitted for publication, is generally not considered private personal information for purposes of this Privacy Policy. Questions regarding the publication, correction, or removal of such content are governed by our Editorial Policy and, where applicable, our Terms of Use.
How We Use Information
We may use collected information to:
● Operate Who's Running MN
● Improve our website
● Respond to inquiries
● Communicate with candidates and other users
● Process candidate participation
● Process donations
● Maintain website security
● Analyze website usage
● Comply with legal obligations
Candidate Communications
Communications between candidates (or prospective candidates) and Who's Running MN, including emails regarding participation, scheduling, technical assistance, or publication, are generally treated as private communications and are not published except as necessary to carry out the operations of Who's Running MN, comply with legal obligations, or with the sender's permission.
Campaign contact information published on our website and social media channels is intended to help voters learn more about candidates and connect with their campaigns. Such information generally comes from publicly available campaign information or has been voluntarily provided or authorized for publication by the candidate.
Contact Forms and Email Communications
Please avoid sending sensitive or confidential personal information through our contact forms or general email unless we specifically request it.
If you contact us by email or through a contact form, we may retain your message and our response as part of our ordinary organizational records.
Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and understand how visitors use the site.
We may also use website analytics services that collect aggregated information about website traffic and usage. These services help us improve the website but generally do not identify individual visitors to us in a personally meaningful way.
Most web browsers allow you to control or disable cookies through your browser settings.
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services to operate and improve our website, communicate with the public, and support our operations.
These services may include website hosting, payment processing, video hosting, file sharing, analytics, social media platforms, online forms, email services, and other service providers that help support our operations. Examples of third-party service providers may include Squarespace, Google, YouTube, Dropbox, and other service providers we choose to use.
These providers maintain their own privacy policies governing how they collect, use, and protect information.
External Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including government agencies, candidate websites, social media platforms, and other resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of those third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external websites you choose to visit.
Donations
If you choose to make a donation through our website, payment information is processed by our third-party payment providers. Who's Running MN does not store or have access to your complete payment card information.
Please refer to the privacy policies of our payment providers for information about how they collect, use, and protect payment information.
Information Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing or commercial purposes.
We may share information only when reasonably necessary to:
● Operate and maintain Who's Running MN;
● Work with trusted service providers that support our operations;
● Comply with applicable laws or legal obligations;
● Protect the rights, safety, or security of Who's Running MN, our users, or others.
Data Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect the information we collect. However, no method of transmitting or storing information electronically can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Data Retention
We retain information only for as long as reasonably necessary to operate Who's Running MN, fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
Your Privacy Rights
You may contact us to request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information that you have provided directly to us, subject to applicable law.
We will review requests in light of applicable law, our operational needs, and our commitment to maintaining accurate records. Some information may need to be retained to comply with legal obligations, preserve the integrity of our records, or support the ongoing operations of Who's Running MN.
This section applies to personal information you provide directly to us and does not apply to publicly available election information or content published as part of our election coverage.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed toward children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.
Changes to This Document
We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our organization, website, applicable law, or operational practices.
When this document is revised, the "Last Updated" date will be changed. If the revisions are substantive, the "Effective Date" may also be updated to reflect when the revised version takes effect.
Contact Information
Questions regarding this Privacy Policy may be directed to:
Who's Running MN
Email: whosrunningmncontact@gmail.com
Effective Date: July 8, 2026
Last Updated: July 8, 2026