Privacy Policy & Terms and Conditions
Effective Date: October 14, 2026

This Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of services provided by Ray Barker for Metro Council ("Committee," "we," "us," or "our"), including our website, mobile messaging program, and donation platforms.

Paid for by Ray Barker for Metro Council


Text Messaging Program

By providing your name and mobile phone number, you consent to receive recurring automated political and fundraising text messages from Ray Barker for Metro Council at the number provided.

Consent is not a condition of any purchase or donation.
Message frequency varies.
Message and data rates may apply.
Reply STOP to cancel.
Reply HELP for help.

Your consent to receive text messages is governed by the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and applicable state laws.


Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide
Name
Mobile phone number
Donation amount
Employer and occupation (as required by Kentucky law for certain contributions)
Payment information (processed securely by third-party payment processors)

B. Automatically Collected Information
IP address
Browser/device information
Cookies and tracking data
Date/time of opt-in
Source of opt-in


How We Use Your Information

Send political and fundraising communications
Process donations
Comply with federal and state campaign finance laws
Maintain records of consent
Improve campaign outreach
Respond to inquiries


Contributions

Kentucky law requires us to report the name, mailing address, occupation, and employer of individuals whose contributions exceed $100 in an election.

By making a contribution, you confirm that:
You are a U.S. citizen or lawfully admitted permanent resident.
This contribution is made from your own personal funds.
You are at least 18 years old.


Opting Out

You may opt out at any time by replying STOP. You will receive a confirmation message, and no further messages will be sent unless you re-subscribe.


Help

Reply HELP for assistance or contact us at electbarker@gmail.com.


Carriers

Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.


Information Sharing

We do not sell or share your personal information, mobile data, or phone number with any third parties.


Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no transmission over the internet is 100% secure.


Data Retention

We retain your information:
As required by federal and state election laws
To maintain records of consent
As necessary for operational and legal purposes


Cookies

We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
Improve website functionality
Analyze traffic
Support digital advertising
You can disable cookies through your browser settings.


Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.


Your Rights

Depending on your state of residence, you may have rights to request access to your data, request deletion, or correct inaccurate data. To exercise these rights, contact electbarker@gmail.com.


Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy and Terms periodically. Changes will be posted with a revised effective date.


Contact Us

Email: electbarker@gmail.com
Phone: (502) 554-5038