Lori Matthews for Flagstaff City Council – SMS Program Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 16, 2025

Thank you for joining the Lori Matthews for Flagstaff City Council SMS program. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you participate in our text messaging program.

1. Information We Collect

When you sign up for our SMS program, we may collect:

•  Your phone number.

•  Your name (if provided).

•  Any information you voluntarily share via text (e.g., responses to petitions or surveys).

•  Usage data, such as whether you opened or responded to our messages.

2. How We Collect Information

We collect information when you:

•  Opt in to receive text messages (e.g., by texting a keyword or signing a petition).

•  Provide information through our website (e.g., LoriMatthewsForFlagstaff.com).

•  Interact with our campaign via text (e.g., replying to messages).

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

•  Send campaign updates, event invitations, and petition requests.

•  Respond to your inquiries or feedback.

•  Improve our SMS program and campaign outreach.

•  Comply with legal obligations, such as maintaining opt-out records.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your information only with:

•  Service providers who assist with our SMS program (e.g., texting platforms), bound by confidentiality agreements.

•  Legal authorities, if required by law or to protect our rights.

5. Opting Out

You can opt out of our SMS program at any time by replying STOP to any message. After opting out, you will no longer receive campaign texts, but we may retain your information as required by law or for record-keeping purposes.

6. Data Security

We use reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or SMS is 100% secure.

7. Your Rights

You may request access to or deletion of your personal information by contacting us at [insert campaign email or phone number]. We will respond to requests in accordance with applicable laws.

8. Third-Party Links

Our SMS messages or website may include links to third-party sites (e.g., LoriMatthewsForFlagstaff.com). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. Please review their policies before sharing information.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as needed. Changes will be posted on our website (LoriMatthewsForFlagstaff.com) and, where required, communicated via text.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our SMS program, please contact us at:

Email: LoriMatthewsforFlagstaff@protonmail.com

Phone: 928-707-4049

Website: LoriMatthewsForFlagstaff.com

By participating in our SMS program, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to this Privacy Policy.

Reply STOP to opt out.