Privacy Policy | Elect Mara Ruffin Blackmon

Effective Date: January 15, 2026

The Committee to Elect Mara Ruffin Blackmon ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you interact with our website.

By using this website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:
• Name
• Email address
• Mailing address
• Phone number
• Any additional information submitted through forms on our website

Text Message Opt-In Information

If you choose to receive text messages from our campaign, we may collect your phone number and related information necessary to provide messaging services.

Automatically Collected Information

We may automatically collect certain information when you visit our website, including:
• IP address
• Browser type and device information
• Pages visited and time spent on the site
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:
• Communicate with you and respond to inquiries
• Send campaign updates, newsletters, and event information
• Provide information about volunteering, donating, and voter engagement
• Improve our website, messaging, and user experience
• Comply with legal obligations

Text Messaging

If you opt in, your phone number will only be used to send campaign-related text messages. Message frequency may vary. Standard message and data rates may apply.

Information Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

We may share your information only in the following situations:
• With service providers who assist in operating our campaign and website
• As required by law or legal process
• To protect our rights, safety, and operations

Text Message Opt-In Data

Text messaging opt-in data and consent will not be shared or sold to any third parties, except as required by law.

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that such information has been collected, we will promptly delete it.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Committee to Elect Mara Ruffin Blackmon
mara@electmararuffinblackmon.com
(205) 266-8817