Privacy Policy & Terms of Service

Thank you for visiting the website of Honest Choice Maine (“we,” “us,” or “our”). The following sets forth the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service governing your use of our website.

Privacy Policy

We respect your privacy and are committed to safeguarding the personal information you provide through our website. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, when we may share it, and the choices available to you.

Information We Collect

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including your:

• Name

• Email address

• Mailing address

• Telephone number

• Employer and occupation information (when required in connection with contributions)

• Information submitted through contact forms, volunteer forms, surveys, or event registrations

If you make a contribution to us online, payment information is processed by our payment processor. We do not store complete credit card numbers on our servers.

We may also automatically collect certain technical information when you visit our website, including:

• IP address

• Browser type

• Device information

• Pages visited

• Referring website

• Date and time of visits

How We Use Information

We may use collected information to:

• Operate and improve our website

• Communicate with supporters and interested individuals

• Send newsletters, updates, and fundraising communications

• Respond to inquiries

• Process contributions and maintain required records

• Analyze website traffic and user engagement

• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, understand how visitors use the site, and measure the effectiveness of communications and advertising.

You can configure your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being used, although some website features may not function properly.

Email Communications

If you sign up to receive emails from us, we may send campaign updates, fundraising requests, event notices, and other communications.

You may unsubscribe at any time by following the instructions included in our emails. We will process unsubscribe requests in accordance with applicable law.

Sharing of Information

We may use, share, disclose, or otherwise process information as described in this Privacy Policy and as permitted by applicable law.

We may share information:

• With vendors and service providers who assist us in operating the website, processing contributions, distributing communications, or conducting analytics

• As required by federal, state, or local law

• To protect the rights, property, or safety of the committee or others

• In connection with audits, investigations, or legal proceedings

Political Contribution Disclosures & Best Efforts

Federal law requires us to use our best efforts to collect and report the name, mailing address, occupation, and employer of individuals whose aggregate contributions exceed $200 during an election cycle. Certain contributor information may be publicly disclosed through reports filed with the Federal Election Commission.

Online contributions may be processed through third-party payment platforms. Your use of such platforms may also be subject to the applicable provider's terms of service and privacy policies.

Text Messages

We may send text messages to individuals who provide consent or where otherwise permitted by applicable law. Message and data rates may apply. Additional terms governing mobile messaging are set forth in the Mobile Messaging Terms below.

Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information. No method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage system can guarantee absolute security.

Children’s Privacy

This website is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Your State Privacy Rights

To the extent applicable law provides privacy rights regarding personal information, you may contact us using the information below to submit a request, and we will respond as required by law.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.

International Use

This website is operated from the United States and is intended for individuals located within the United States.

Terms of Service

By accessing or using this website, you agree to comply with these Terms of Service and applicable law. If you do not agree to these Terms of Service, you should not use this website.

Permitted Use

You may use this website only for lawful purposes. You may not use this website in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the website or interfere with another person's use of the website. We reserve the right to suspend, restrict, or terminate access to this website at any time and for any lawful reason.

Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise indicated, the content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, images, videos, and other materials, is owned by or licensed to us and protected by applicable intellectual property laws. Except as permitted by law, no content from this website may be copied, reproduced, distributed, modified, or otherwise used without our prior written consent.

Third-Party Services

This website may utilize third-party services to facilitate website functionality, communications, analytics, and contribution processing. Use of those services may be governed by the providers' own terms and policies.

Mobile Messaging Terms

By providing your mobile phone number and opting in to receive text messages from us, you consent to receive recurring automated or non-automated text messages from us or on our behalf, including updates, alerts, fundraising solicitations, and other communications. Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply. Consent to receive text messages is not a condition of making a contribution or otherwise supporting our activities. You may opt out of receiving text messages at any time by replying STOP to any message. For assistance, reply HELP or contact us using the information provided below. We may use service providers to facilitate the delivery of text messages. Information obtained in connection with our text messaging program may be used and shared as described in this Privacy Policy. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or terminate our text messaging program at any time. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.

Disclaimer

This website and its contents are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, accuracy, and availability.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we and our officers, directors, employees, agents, and representatives shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from or relating to the use of, or inability to use, this website.

Changes to These Terms

We may modify these Terms of Service at any time. Any changes will become effective upon posting to this website. Continued use of the website after any changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms of Service.

Governing Law

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the District of Columbia, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Service is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

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Contact Us

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, please contact us at: HonestChoiceMaine.com.