Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 1/1/25
Organization: Vote Schmidt - Darren Ahearn, Treasurer
Website: voteschmidt.com
At Vote Schmidt, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you interact with our website or communicate with us via text messaging and other digital platforms.
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1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
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Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and other contact information when voluntarily submitted via forms or messaging.
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Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and access times.
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Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on the site, and interactions with content.
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Mobile Information: If you opt in to receive SMS messages, we may collect your mobile phone number and carrier information.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect to:
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Communicate with you about campaign updates, events, and volunteer opportunities.
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Send you SMS/text messages after you opt in to our messaging program.
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Respond to inquiries or requests.
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Improve the content and usability of our website.
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Comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
3. Text Messaging (SMS/MMS) Compliance
By providing your mobile number and opting in, you consent to receive recurring messages from Vote Schmidt, including campaign updates and volunteer opportunities.
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Message frequency may vary.
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Message and data rates may apply.
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You can opt out at any time by replying STOP.
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For help, reply HELP or contact us at info@voteschmidt.com.
We will never share your mobile number or personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our website or managing campaign communications—only to the extent necessary for them to perform their services.
5. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance your experience. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.
7. Third-Party Links
Our site may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of external sites.
8. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we learn that we have, we will delete that information promptly.
9. Your Choices and Rights
You have the right to:
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Opt out of communications at any time.
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Request access to, or deletion of, your personal data.
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Contact us with questions or concerns regarding your information by emailing info@voteschmidt.com.
10. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Vote Schmidt
Email: info@voteschmidt.com
Mailing Address: 26 East 6th Street, Frederick, MD 21701
