Dr. Al for Montana
1. Introduction
Al For Montana (“Campaign,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our supporters, volunteers, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit alformontana.com or interact with our campaign — including through our text message (SMS) program.
By using our website or opting in to receive communications from Al For Montana, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
- Contact Information: Name, mailing address, email address, and mobile phone number
- Demographic Information: Age, zip code, and voter registration status
- Communication Preferences: Your opt-in or opt-out status for SMS, email, and other communications
- Financial Information: Payment details when you make a donation (processed securely by a third-party payment processor; we do not store full payment card numbers)
- Volunteer & Event Information: Information provided when signing up to volunteer, attend events, or participate in campaign activities
- Website Usage Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, and cookie data
- Employment Information: As required by FEC regulations, we may collect your employer name and occupation for contributions that meet federal reporting thresholds
3. Text Message (SMS) Communications
Al For Montana may send text messages to supporters who have expressly opted in to receive them. Our SMS program is designed to comply with the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), FCC regulations, CTIA Messaging Principles and Best Practices, and 10DLC carrier requirements.
Opt-In By providing your mobile phone number and consenting to receive text messages — whether via our website, a sign-up form, or by texting a keyword to our number — you expressly consent to receive recurring automated and non-automated political text messages from Al For Montana. You confirm that you are the account holder (or have the account holder’s permission), are at least 18 years of age, are a U.S. resident with a U.S.-based mobile number, and that your consent is not a condition of any purchase, donation, or campaign participation.
Message Content Text messages may include political campaign updates, voter registration information, election dates, calls to action related to candidates or legislation, fundraising solicitations, volunteer opportunities, event invitations, and supporter surveys. These messages are political in nature.
Message Frequency Message frequency will vary based on campaign activity and election season. You may receive multiple messages per week during active campaign periods.
Message and Data Rates Message and data rates may apply. You are responsible for any charges imposed by your mobile carrier.
How to Opt Out Reply STOP, CANCEL, END, QUIT, or UNSUBSCRIBE to any message at any time. You will receive one final confirmation message and no further texts will be sent. You may re-opt in at any time by texting START or signing up again on our website.
HELP Reply HELP to any message for assistance, or contact us at [email protected].
Carrier Disclaimer Our SMS program is supported by most major U.S. carriers. Carrier support is not guaranteed for all carriers. Al For Montana and participating carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
No Mobile Information Sharing Mobile opt-in data and consent, including mobile phone numbers, will not be shared with or sold to third parties for their own marketing purposes.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to communicate with you about campaign news and events, process donations and comply with FEC reporting requirements, improve our website and digital outreach, send text messages and emails you have opted in to receive, comply with applicable federal and Montana state election laws, and maintain internal records related to campaign activity.
5. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for commercial marketing purposes. We may share your information with service providers who assist with our operations (subject to confidentiality obligations), with government authorities as required by law including FEC disclosure requirements, with affiliated political committees or trusted campaign partners in connection with lawful political activity, and in the event of a campaign wind-down or restructuring, with successor entities in compliance with applicable law.
6. Federal Election Commission (FEC) Disclosure
Al For Montana is a federal political campaign. Contributions may be subject to FEC disclosure requirements. If you make a contribution that meets applicable thresholds, we are required by law to report your name, address, occupation, and employer to the FEC. This information becomes part of the public record. For more information, visit fec.gov.
Contributions from foreign nationals, federal government contractors, and corporations are prohibited.
7. Montana State Law Compliance
Al For Montana complies with applicable Montana campaign finance and election laws, including disclosure requirements administered by the Montana Commissioner of Political Practices. Required disclosures may include contributor information as prescribed by Montana law.
8. Cookies and Website Tracking
Our website may use cookies, pixels, and similar tracking technologies to analyze traffic and improve user experience. You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies; however, some site features may not function properly without them.
9. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and administrative measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our website and communications are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
11. Your Rights and Choices
You may contact us at any time to opt out of SMS or email communications, request access to or correction of your personal information, or request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal retention obligations, including FEC recordkeeping requirements). Contact us at [email protected].
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will post the updated policy on our website with a new effective date. Your continued use of our website or text messaging program after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
13. Contact Us
Al For Montana Email: [email protected] Website: alformontana.com
