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Privacy Policy & Communications

Friends of Tom Theall is committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we use your information.

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

Friends of Tom Theall ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors and users ("you" or "your") of this political campaign website. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information. By accessing and using our website, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

📵 Communication Opt-Out

To opt out of email communications: Reply "UNSUBSCRIBE" to any campaign email or contact us at our contact page and we will remove you from our mailing list promptly.

To opt out of text messages: Reply STOP to any campaign text message at any time. You will receive a one-time confirmation and no further messages will be sent. Message and data rates may apply.

To opt out of all campaign communications: Contact us directly through our contact form and specify which communications you wish to stop receiving. All opt-out requests will be honored within 10 business days.

1. Information We Collect

a. Personal Information

We may collect personal information you voluntarily provide to us, such as your name, email address, postal address, phone number, and any other information you submit through our website's forms.

b. Text Messaging Opt-In Data

If you choose to opt-in to receive text messages from us, we may collect your phone number and related data required for text messaging services. Your opt-in consent to receive text messages will not be shared with or sold to any third party for any purpose.

c. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, browser, and usage patterns. This information may include IP addresses, cookies, and other tracking technologies.

2. Use of Information

We may use the personal information you provide for the following purposes:

  • To communicate with you, respond to your inquiries, and provide information about our campaign.
  • To send you updates, newsletters, and other campaign-related information.
  • To analyze and improve our website's performance, content, and user experience.
  • To comply with legal obligations and enforce our rights and agreements.

Text Messaging Opt-In Data

Your phone number and related data collected for text messaging services will only be used to send you campaign-related text messages and updates. We will never use this data for any other purpose.

3. Sharing of Information

We will not share, sell, rent, or disclose your personal information to any third parties, except as described in this Privacy Policy or when required by law.

Text Messaging Opt-In Data: We will not share or sell your text messaging opt-in data, consent, or related personal information with any third parties under any circumstances, unless required by law.

4. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect the security of your personal information and employ industry-standard security technologies to safeguard it. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services, including ActBlue for donation processing and Google Forms for volunteer sign-ups. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those third parties when accessing their websites or services.

6. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will take steps to remove such information from our records.

7. Your Rights & Choices

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you.
  • Request correction of inaccurate information.
  • Request deletion of your personal information from our records.
  • Opt out of any or all communications at any time (see opt-out box above).

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us through our contact page.

8. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting of the revised Privacy Policy on our website. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information on our privacy practices.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact the Friends of Tom Theall campaign through our contact page or by visiting votetheall.com.

Paid for by Friends of Tom Theall. This privacy policy applies solely to information collected through votetheall.com and campaign communications. This policy does not constitute legal advice. Consult independent legal counsel for compliance guidance specific to your jurisdiction.