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PRIVACY POLICY

Introduction

Austin for Maryland ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with our campaign.

Information We Collect

We may collect information about you in a variety of ways, including:

• Personal Data: When you sign up to volunteer, donate, or join our mailing list, we may collect your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and other contact information you voluntarily provide.
• Donation Information: If you make a contribution, we collect information required by federal election law, including your name, address, occupation, and employer. This information is reported to the Federal Election Commission (FEC) as required by law.
• Usage Data: We may automatically collect certain information when you visit our website, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages viewed.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Communicate with you about campaign news, events, and opportunities to get involved
• Process donations and comply with federal election law requirements
• Respond to your inquiries and provide support
• Improve our website and campaign outreach
• Comply with legal obligations

Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With the Federal Election Commission as required by law for donation reporting
• With service providers who assist us in operating our website and campaign (subject to confidentiality obligations)
• When required by law or to protect our rights

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

You may opt out of receiving campaign communications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails or contacting us directly. You may also request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information by contacting us.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: austin4maryland@proton.me

TERMS OF SERVICE

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using this website, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use this website.

Use of Website

This website is operated by Austin for Maryland for informational purposes and to facilitate civic engagement. You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe upon the rights of others.

Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Austin for Maryland or its content suppliers and is protected by applicable copyright and trademark laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from this content without our express written permission.

User Contributions

If you submit any content to our website (such as comments, testimonials, or volunteer sign-ups), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and display such content in connection with our campaign activities.

Donation Terms

All donations are subject to federal election law. By making a contribution, you certify that:

• You are a United States citizen or lawfully admitted permanent resident
• This contribution is made from your own funds and not from funds provided by another person or entity
• You are at least 18 years old
• You are not a federal contractor
• The contribution is not made from the funds of a corporation, labor union, or national bank

Disclaimer of Warranties

This website is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

Limitation of Liability

Austin for Maryland shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of this website or any content or services provided through it.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to this website. Your continued use of the website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

Governing Law

These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of the State of Maryland and applicable federal law, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Contact

For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at: austin4maryland@proton.me

CAMPAIGN DISCLAIMER

Paid for by Austin for Maryland. This website and its contents are not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee other than Austin for Maryland.

Contributions to Austin for Maryland are not tax-deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes.