MOBILE TERMS OF SERVICE

Friends of Amar Mukunda

You agree to receive informational messages, donation asks, and event invitations from Friends of Amar Mukunda. Up to 2 text messages per day. Message and data rates may apply.

For help, reply HELP or email us at [Your email address].

You can opt out at any time by replying STOP.

By opting in to receive text messages from Friends of Amar Mukunda, you agree to our Privacy Policy below.

Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. T-Mobile is not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.

Last Updated: January 2026

PRIVACY POLICY

Friends of Amar Mukunda

Friends of Amar Mukunda is committed to protecting your privacy online. This Privacy Policy describes our obligations and practices of how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. This policy supplements and works in connection with our Mobile Terms of Service for text messaging services.

Last Updated: January 2026

ORGANIZATION CONTACT INFORMATION

Friends of Amar Mukunda Maryland State Senate Campaign [Your email address] [Your phone number]

INFORMATION THAT IS GATHERED FROM VISITORS

When you visit our website, we collect information in the following ways:

From Website Visitors: Log files stored on our web server automatically capture details such as your IP address, browser type, the page that referred you to us, and the time you visited.

From Registration: If you register on our website or sign up for our mailing lists, we collect your name, email address, and a username.

From SMS Sign-Ups: When you opt in to receive text messages, we collect your name, phone number, and your consent to receive SMS and MMS communications. We may also collect your zip code and voting precinct to provide location-relevant campaign updates.

Cookies: We may use cookies to remember your visitor preferences when interacting with our website. Cookies are small digital signature files that are stored by your web browser and allow your preferences to be recorded when visiting our website. They may also be used to track your return visits to our website.

Third-Party Advertising: Third-party advertising companies may also use cookies for tracking purposes. Specifically, Google, as a third party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads. Google’s use of the DART cookie enables it to serve ads to you based on your visit to our site and other sites on the Internet. You may opt out of the use of the DART cookie by visiting the Google ad and content network privacy policy.

HOW THE INFORMATION IS USED

We use the information we collect to:

  • Enhance your experience when using our website and to display personalized content

  • Serve you with relevant advertising

  • Send you informational messages, donation requests, event invitations, voting reminders, and other campaign communications via text message (if you’ve opted in to SMS)

  • Send you email newsletters and updates about our campaign (if you’ve subscribed)

  • Confirm your consent to receive communications

  • Comply with Federal Election Commission (FEC) record-keeping requirements and applicable laws

  • Improve our website and campaign outreach efforts

  • Measure campaign engagement and outreach effectiveness

CATEGORIES OF INFORMATION COLLECTED FOR SMS/MMS

When you sign up for our text messaging service, we specifically collect:

  • Your name

  • Your phone number

  • Your indication of consent to receive text messages (SMS and MMS)

  • Your zip code and voting precinct (when provided)

HOW WE USE SMS/MMS INFORMATION

In addition to providing the services outlined in our Mobile Terms of Service and complying with this Privacy Policy, we use SMS and MMS information to:

  • Confirm your consent to receive text messages

  • Send you campaign-related informational messages, donation asks, event invitations, and voting reminders

  • Provide information about Amar Mukunda’s policy positions and legislative priorities

  • Track SMS campaign performance and engagemen

HOW LONG WE KEEP YOUR DATA

We retain your contact information for the duration of the campaign and for one year afterward to comply with FEC record-keeping requirements. After this period, we will securely delete your personal information unless you have otherwise requested to remain in contact with us.

HOW WE PROTECT YOUR DATA

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your phone number, email address, and other personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. Access to your information is limited to campaign staff and authorized volunteers who need it to carry out campaign functions.

TO WHOM WE SHARE THE INFORMATION COLLECTED

Text Messaging Originator Opt-In Data: Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any third parties except as described below.
Mobile Information Protection: Mobile information will not be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.
However, we may share your information with:

  • Vendors and Service Providers: We may share information with vendors, consultants, and other service providers who need access to such information to carry out work on our behalf, including but not limited to text messaging platforms, email service providers, voter database management systems, and campaign technology vendors. These service providers are contractually obligated not to use your information for their own purposes and are required to maintain the confidentiality and security of your information.

  • Legal Requirements: If we believe disclosure is required by any applicable law, rule, or regulation, or to comply with law enforcement or legal process, court order, or governmental request.

  • Campaign Operations: Information may be shared with authorized campaign staff and volunteers solely for the purpose of voter contact and campaign coordination.

EMAIL & ONLINE COMMUNICATIONS

Email addresses will not be sold, rented, or leased to third parties.
Email may be sent to inform you of news of our services or offers by us. If you have subscribed to one of our services, you may unsubscribe by following the instructions which are included in the email that you receive.

VISITOR OPTIONS & YOUR PRIVACY CHOICES

Text Messages: You can opt out of text messages at any time by replying STOP to any message you receive from Friends of Amar Mukunda. After you opt out, you will no longer receive SMS or MMS messages from us. If you want to join again, simply sign up on our website as you did the first time and we will resume sending SMS messages to you.

Email Communications: You may unsubscribe from email communications by following the instructions in any email you receive from us.

Cookies: You may be able to block cookies via your browser settings, but this may prevent you from access to certain features of our website. You can visit your browser’s help section for instructions on cookie management.

Google Ads: You may opt out of Google’s use of cookies and the DART cookie by visiting the Google ad and content network privacy policy.

POLICY UPDATES

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically and without prior notice to you to reflect changes in our information practices and applicable law. We suggest that you periodically review this Privacy Policy for amendments.

CONTACT US

If you have questions regarding privacy or this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Friends of Amar Mukunda [mukundaformaryland@gmail.com] [(240) 813-8869]

Last Updated: January 2026

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Authority by Friends of Amar Mukunda, Badri Radhakrishnan, Treasurer