Cookie Policy

Effective 2/18/2026

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide insights into how visitors interact with the site.

This Cookie Policy explains how Mark Eberwine for Congress (“Campaign,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Ensure proper website functionality

  • Analyze site traffic and performance

  • Improve user experience

  • Track engagement with campaign content

  • Support digital advertising efforts

  • Monitor donation and volunteer form performance

Cookies help us understand what information voters are most interested in so we can improve communication and outreach.

Types of Cookies We Use

1️⃣ Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly.

They may include:

  • Security cookies

  • Form submission tracking

  • Session management

Without these cookies, certain parts of the website may not operate correctly.

2️⃣ Analytics Cookies

We may use analytics tools (such as Google Analytics or similar services) to understand:

  • How visitors arrive at our website

  • Which pages are most visited

  • How long users stay on pages

  • What devices are being used

This data is aggregated and does not personally identify individual users.

3️⃣ Advertising & Political Outreach Cookies

We may use tracking pixels or cookies from platforms such as:

  • Google Ads

  • Meta (Facebook/Instagram)

  • YouTube

  • Other political advertising networks

These cookies allow us to:

  • Deliver relevant campaign ads

  • Measure advertising effectiveness

  • Retarget visitors with campaign messaging

These technologies may collect anonymized browsing behavior across websites.

4️⃣ Donation & Form Tracking Cookies

When you donate or submit a form, cookies may be used to:

  • Ensure transaction security

  • Prevent fraud

  • Track campaign effectiveness

  • Confirm successful submission

Payment processors may also use their own cookies subject to their privacy policies.

SMS & Cookie Interaction

If you opt in to receive SMS messages, cookies may be used to:

  • Associate web activity with campaign engagement

  • Measure response effectiveness

  • Improve communication strategy

Mobile phone numbers are not stored in cookies.

Managing Cookies

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

Most browsers allow you to:

  • View stored cookies

  • Delete cookies

  • Block third-party cookies

  • Disable all cookies

Please note: Disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality.

Third-Party Services

Some cookies may be set by third-party services integrated into our website, such as:

  • Analytics providers

  • Payment processors

  • Advertising platforms

  • SMS service providers

We do not control third-party cookies and encourage you to review their privacy policies.Do Not Track Signals

Our website does not currently respond to “Do Not Track” browser signals due to varying technical standards.

Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. Changes will be posted with an updated effective date.

Contact Information

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact:

Mark Eberwine
mark@votemark.org
(830) 350-1035