Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 12 2026

Christine Ortiz for Civil Court Judge (the “Committee,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), the authorized campaign committee for the election of Christine Ortiz as Judge of the Civil Court of the City of New York, Kings County, respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect through christineortizforjudge.com (the “Site”), how we use and disclose it, and the choices you have. Because we are a political committee registered with the New York State Board of Elections, certain disclosures are required by law and cannot be kept private. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described here and in our Terms & Conditions.

1. Information We Collect

Information you provide directly. We collect information you give us when you:

• • Make a contribution to the Committee (name, postal address, email address, phone number, and payment information; for certain contributions, additional information required by New York Election Law — see Section 3);

• • Sign up to volunteer, request a yard sign, or join our email or text list;

• • Contact the Committee or submit a form, comment, or endorsement;

• • Subscribe to news or updates.

Information collected automatically. When you visit the Site, we and our service providers may automatically collect technical data such as your IP address, browser type, device information, pages viewed, referring URLs, and the dates/times of your visits, using cookies and similar technologies (see Section 6).

Payment information. Contributions are processed by a third-party payment processor (e.g., ActBlue). Your full payment card details are handled by that processor under its own privacy policy; the Committee does not store your complete card number.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• • Process and acknowledge contributions and comply with New York campaign-finance recordkeeping and reporting obligations under Article 14 of the Election Law;

• • Communicate with you about the campaign, including news, events, volunteer opportunities, and fundraising appeals conducted by the Committee;

• • Respond to your inquiries and requests;

• • Operate, maintain, secure, and improve the Site;

• • Comply with applicable laws and protect the rights, safety, and property of the Committee and others.

3. Public Disclosure of Contributions Required by New York Law

This is important and is not optional. New York Election Law requires political committees to file sworn campaign financial disclosure statements with the New York State Board of Elections. Under Election Law § 14-102, for each contributor whose contributions exceed $99 in the aggregate, we are required to report the contributor’s name, mailing address, and the amount and date of the contribution. This information is filed with the New York State Board of Elections and becomes public record, searchable through the Board’s online Financial Disclosure database.

This disclosure is mandated by law and applies regardless of any other choices described in this Policy. By contributing, you acknowledge and consent to this required reporting. Information already disclosed in a public filing cannot be withdrawn from the public record.

Consistent with the New York Rules Governing Judicial Conduct (22 NYCRR § 100.5), the candidate does not personally solicit, receive, or have access to the identity of contributors; contributions are handled by the Committee and its treasurer.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information for profit. We may share information as follows:

• • Service providers / vendors who help us operate the campaign (payment processors, email and text messaging platforms, hosting, analytics, and consultants), under obligations to protect the information;

• • The New York State Board of Elections and other government agencies, as required by law (see Section 3);

• • Affiliated committees or organizations that share the campaign’s goals — we may exchange or share supporter contact information with such groups for political purposes, to the extent permitted by law and the Rules Governing Judicial Conduct;

• • Legal and safety purposes, when we believe disclosure is necessary to comply with law, enforce our Terms, respond to legal process, or protect rights and safety;

• • In connection with a transfer, such as the wind-down of the campaign or transfer of committee assets to a successor committee, consistent with applicable law.

5. Text Messages and Email

If you provide your phone number or opt in to receive text messages, you consent to receive recurring automated campaign messages. Message and data rates may apply. You can opt out of texts at any time by replying STOP, and unsubscribe from emails using the link in any email or by contacting us. Even after you opt out, we may retain records as required by New York campaign-finance law.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The Site uses cookies and similar technologies to remember your preferences, measure traffic, and understand how the Site is used. We may use third-party analytics services that set their own cookies. Most browsers let you refuse or delete cookies through your settings; doing so may affect how the Site functions. We do not guarantee a response to “Do Not Track” browser signals.

7. Third-Party Links

The Site contains links to third-party websites and platforms (such as ActBlue, social media, and news sites). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties, and this Policy does not apply to them. Please review their privacy policies separately.

8. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as needed to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy and to comply with our legal obligations, including New York campaign-finance recordkeeping and reporting requirements, after which we dispose of it in accordance with applicable law.

10. Children’s Privacy

The Site is not directed to children under 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If you believe a minor has provided us personal information, please contact us and we will take appropriate steps to delete it.

11. Your Choices and Rights

You may:

• • Unsubscribe from emails or opt out of texts (see Section 5);

• • Request that we update or correct your information;

• • Request that we delete information we are not legally required to retain.

Note that information we are required to report and that has been disclosed publicly under New York campaign-finance law (Section 3) cannot be withdrawn from the public record. To exercise any choice, contact us using the information in Section 13.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes are effective when posted to this page with an updated “Last updated” date. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, contact us at:

Christine Ortiz for Civil Court Judge Attn: Jonathan Cornell, Treasurer Email: contact@christineortizforjudge.com 565 Plandome Rd, Suite 110, Manhasset, NY 11030

Paid for by Christine Ortiz for Civil Court Judge.