SMS Privacy Policy
Maritza for Arizona (“Campaign,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy. This SMS Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you communicate with us by text message or opt in to receive SMS updates from our campaign.
Information We Collect
When you choose to receive SMS messages from Maritza for Arizona, we may collect:
Your mobile phone number
Your name, if you provide it
The content of messages you send to us
Your communication preferences related to text messaging
Basic engagement information, such as whether a message was delivered or whether you opted out
How We Use SMS Information
We use SMS information for legitimate campaign-related communications, including:
Campaign updates and announcements
Volunteer opportunities and event reminders
Voter outreach and engagement
Donation-related follow-up, where permitted by law
Responses to inquiries you send to us
Administrative messages related to your interaction with the campaign
SMS Consent
By providing your phone number and opting in through our website or another campaign communication channel, you consent to receive recurring text message updates from Maritza for Arizona, including automated text messages. Message frequency may vary.
Message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier and service plan. Text HELP for help or STOP to end.
Opting Out
You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP to any text message you receive from us. After you opt out, you will no longer receive SMS messages from the campaign unless you opt in again.
For help, reply HELP.
Sharing of Information
Maritza for Arizona does not sell, rent, or share your SMS consent, phone number, or personal information with third parties or affiliates for their own marketing purposes.
We may share information with service providers that help us deliver text messages or support campaign operations, but only to the extent necessary to provide those services and only subject to appropriate confidentiality and data protection obligations.
Data Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect your personal information and reduce the risk of unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or misuse.
Data Retention
We keep SMS-related information only for as long as reasonably necessary to support campaign communications, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our policies.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this SMS Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the revised effective date. Your continued use of our website or SMS communications after changes are posted means you accept the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this SMS Privacy Policy or your text message preferences, please contact Maritza for Arizona through the website contact page.
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Privacy Policy
Maritza for Arizona (“Campaign,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website, submit a form, make a donation, sign up for updates, volunteer, or otherwise interact with our campaign online. The site currently includes campaign pages such as About, Issues, News, Volunteer, Contact, donation links through ActBlue, and a petition link, along with opt-in language for recurring campaign text updates.
By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and any other information you submit through forms on our website.
We may also collect information related to your interactions with the site, including your browser type, device information, IP address, pages visited, referring website, and general usage data collected through cookies or similar technologies.
If you make a donation through our website, your payment information may be processed by a third-party donation platform. We do not necessarily store full payment card information on our own servers.
How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect to:
Communicate with you about the campaign
Respond to your questions or requests
Send campaign updates, volunteer opportunities, event information, and other related communications
Process donations and maintain campaign records
Improve our website, messaging, and outreach efforts
Comply with applicable legal and reporting obligations
If you choose to opt in, we may also use your information to send recurring text message updates from Maritza for Arizona. The website currently displays SMS consent language stating that users may receive recurring automated campaign text messages and may reply HELP for help or STOP to end.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve site performance, understand visitor behavior, remember preferences, and support campaign communications and analytics.
You may be able to control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of the website.
Sharing of Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties for their own marketing purposes.
We may share your information with service providers, consultants, platforms, or vendors that help us operate the website, process donations, manage communications, or support campaign operations. We may also disclose information if required by law, legal process, or applicable campaign finance and reporting obligations.
We do not sell, rent, or share SMS consent or phone numbers with third parties or affiliates for their own marketing purposes.
Third-Party Links and Platforms
Our website may include links to third-party websites or services, including social media platforms, donation processors, petition tools, or external forms. The current site links out to ActBlue for donations, Arizona’s petition portal, and campaign social channels.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of those third-party services. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
Data Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, misuse, or alteration. However, no method of transmitting or storing data online is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, support campaign operations, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our policies.
Your Choices
You may choose not to provide certain information, but doing so may limit your ability to use some parts of the website or receive campaign communications.
If you no longer wish to receive emails or text messages from us, you may follow the unsubscribe instructions in the communication or reply STOP to a campaign text message, where applicable.
Children’s Privacy
This website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through the website.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the revised effective date. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is used, please contact Maritza for Arizona through the website contact page.
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