PRIVACY POLICY

Who we are

Our website address is: https://drselmabartholomew.com.

Comments

When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.

An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.

Media

If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.

Cookies

If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.

If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.

When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks.

If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed. If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.

Embedded content from other websites

Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.

These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.

Who we share your data with

If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.

How long we retain your data

If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.

For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.

What rights you have over your data

If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

Where your data is sent

Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Effective Date: February 13, 2025

Welcome to the official website of Friends for Dr Selma Bartholomew, the campaign to elect Dr Selma Bartholomew for Mayor of NYC 2025. By accessing and using this website (“the Site”), you agree to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Site.

1. Use of the Site

1.1. The Site is intended to provide information about Dr Selma Bartholomew and their campaign efforts, policies, and events.

1.2. You may use the Site for personal and informational purposes only.

1.3. Any unauthorized use of the Site, including but not limited to hacking, data mining, or using automated systems to access the Site, is strictly prohibited.

2. Intellectual Property

2.1. All content on the Site, including text, images, videos, logos, and graphics, is the property of the Campaign or its licensors and is protected by copyright and trademark laws.

2.2. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works based on the Site’s content without prior written consent from the Campaign.

3. User-Generated Content

3.1. If the Site allows for user comments, submissions, or other interactive content, you agree to post only lawful and respectful content.

3.2. The Campaign reserves the right to remove or moderate any content that it deems inappropriate, offensive, or in violation of these Terms.

3.3. By submitting content, you grant the Campaign a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and worldwide license to use, reproduce, and distribute the content in any media.

4. Donations

4.1. Any donations made through the Site are subject to applicable campaign finance laws.

4.2. By making a donation, you certify that you are eligible under the law to contribute to the Campaign.

4.3. Donations are generally non-refundable. If you believe a donation was made in error, please email friends@drselmab.com.

5. Privacy Policy

5.1. The Campaign values your privacy. Our Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

5.2. By using the Site, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in the Privacy Policy.

6. Third-Party Links

6.1. The Site may contain links to third-party websites for informational purposes.

6.2. The Campaign is not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of any third-party websites.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

7.1. The Site is provided on an “as-is” and “as-available” basis.

7.2. The Campaign makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, reliability, or availability of the Site.

7.3. The Campaign is not responsible for any technical issues, including service interruptions, viruses, or other harmful components.

8. Limitation of Liability

8.1. The Campaign shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Site. 8.2. Your sole remedy for dissatisfaction with the Site is to discontinue its use.

9. Governing Law

9.1. These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of New York State without regard to its conflict of laws principles.

10. Changes to These Terms

10.1. The Campaign reserves the right to update or modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. 10.2. Continued use of the Site after changes are made constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at friends@drselmab.com.

DONATIONS DISCLAIMER

Contribution rules

  1. If a contributor has business dealings with the City as defined in the Campaign Finance Act, such contributor may contribute only up to $250 for city council, $320 for borough president, and $400 for mayor, comptroller, or public advocate.
  2. I understand that New York State law requires that a contribution be in my name and be from my own funds. I hereby affirm that this contribution is being made from my personal credit card account, billed to and paid by me for my personal use, and having no corporate or business affiliation; and is not being made as a loan.
  3. I am making this contribution with my own personal credit card and not with a corporate or business credit card or a card issued to another person.
  4. I am a U.S. citizen or lawfully admitted permanent resident (i.e., green card holder). Absolutely no foreign entities or donors.
  5. I am at least eighteen years old.
  6. This contribution is made from my own funds, and funds are not being provided to me by another person or entity for the purpose of making this contribution.

State law prohibits straw donations this includes making a contribution in someone else’s name, reimbursing someone for a contribution made in your name, being reimbursed for a contribution made in your name, or claiming to have made a contribution when a loan is made.

Dr Selma Bartholomew 2025 does not take contributions from:

  • Corporate or Real Estate PACs
  • Principals of for-profit real estate development companies (Principal is defined as an Owner, Founder, CEO, and/or Senior Executive)
  • Corporate lobbyists who are registered in the NYC
  • Fossil-fuel executives, which includes utilities companies (e.g. Con Ed, National Grid)
  • Investment managers who seek or do business with the City. The SEC directly prohibits investment managers from making contributions to elected officials who have a role in selecting them.