Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 5, 2026

Houchin for Sheriff, the campaign committee supporting Ben Houchin for Lancaster County Sheriff, respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide to us.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we may collect, how we use it, and the choices available to you. It applies to this website, campaign forms, email communications, and our text messaging program.

Information we collect

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to the campaign, including:

  • Your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, or street address.

  • Information submitted through volunteer, supporter, contact, or yard sign forms.

  • Information related to campaign contributions as required by applicable campaign finance laws.

  • Your mobile phone number and consent information if you choose to receive campaign text messages.

  • Basic technical information associated with use of the website, such as IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited.

How we use your information

We may use information you provide to:

  • Contact you regarding the Houchin for Sheriff campaign.

  • Provide campaign news, updates, event information, and opportunities to support the campaign.

  • Coordinate volunteers and campaign activities.

  • Deliver or place requested campaign signs.

  • Respond to questions or messages you send us.

  • Send email or text message communications when you have chosen to receive them.

  • Process and maintain information associated with campaign contributions.

  • Comply with applicable Nebraska and federal campaign finance requirements.

  • Maintain, analyze, and improve our website and campaign communications.

We do not sell your information

Houchin for Sheriff does not sell or rent your personal information to third-party marketers or advertisers.

Mobile phone numbers, text message opt-in information, and consent records will not be sold or shared with third parties for their own marketing or promotional purposes.

We may provide information to vendors and service providers working on behalf of the campaign, including website providers, email services, payment or contribution processors, analytics providers, and text messaging platforms. These providers receive information only as necessary to perform services for the campaign.

We may also disclose information when required by law, including applicable campaign finance disclosure requirements.

Text messages

If you choose to receive text messages from Houchin for Sheriff, we may send campaign updates, event information, volunteer opportunities, election reminders, fundraising messages, and other campaign-related communications.

Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply.

Consent to receive text messages is not a condition of making a contribution or providing support to the campaign.

Stopping text messages

You may opt out at any time by replying STOP to a campaign text message. After opting out, you may receive a confirmation message and will no longer receive campaign text messages unless you opt in again.

Getting help

Reply HELP to a campaign text message for assistance or contact Houchin for Sheriff directly.

Wireless carriers are not responsible for delayed or undelivered messages.

Email communications

Campaign emails may include an unsubscribe option. You may use that link at any time to stop receiving campaign marketing emails.

You may also contact the campaign directly and ask to be removed from our email list.

Cookies and analytics

Our website may use cookies, analytics tools, and similar technologies to understand how visitors use the site, improve website performance, and measure the effectiveness of campaign communications.

You may be able to disable or remove cookies through your browser settings. Some website features may function differently if cookies are disabled.

How we protect your information

We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect information submitted to the campaign and limit access to individuals and service providers who need the information to perform campaign-related work.

However, no website, electronic transmission, or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Children

This website is intended for a general adult audience. Houchin for Sheriff does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.

If you believe a child has provided personal information through this website, please contact the campaign so that the information can be removed.

Links to other websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms and campaign contribution processors.

Those websites operate under their own privacy policies and terms. Houchin for Sheriff is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites.

Your choices

You may contact us to request that we correct or delete personal information you have provided or to ask us to stop contacting you.

Certain information may need to be retained when required by campaign finance, tax, recordkeeping, or other applicable laws.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes to our website, campaign activities, vendors, or legal requirements.

When the policy is updated, the "Last updated" date at the top of this page will be revised.

Contact us

Houchin for Sheriff
4901 NW 9th Street
Lincoln, NE 68521
402-304-2877

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