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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 9, 2026

The Maryland Forward Party Inc. (“Maryland Forward,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, participate in our programs, or communicate with us.

 

1. Information We Collect

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

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Mailing address

  • Donation information (processed through third-party providers)

  • Any other information you choose to provide

We may also collect information automatically when you interact with our website, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and device information

  • Pages visited and time spent on the site

  • Referring website

  • Date and time of access

We use tools such as Google Analytics to help analyze this information and improve our website.

 

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Communicate with you about our activities, events, and initiatives

  • Provide updates about volunteer opportunities and organizing efforts

  • Process donations and maintain records

  • Respond to inquiries and provide support

  • Improve our website, outreach, and user experience

  • Comply with applicable laws and regulations

 

3. Text Messaging (SMS) Communications

If you provide your mobile phone number and give your consent, you may receive text messages from Maryland Forward Party regarding:

  • Volunteer opportunities

  • Events and meetings

  • Petition and organizing efforts

  • Updates related to our mission and activities

Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply.

You may opt out at any time by replying STOP to any message. For assistance, reply HELP or contact us at info@marylandforwardparty.com.

We only send text messages to individuals who have provided prior express consent.
We do not share, sell, or rent mobile phone numbers or SMS opt-in data with third parties for marketing purposes.

 

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers that help us operate our organization, including:

  • CRM and organizing platforms (such as NationBuilder or similar tools)

  • Email communication services

  • Text messaging providers (such as Twilio)

  • Payment processors (such as Stripe or ActBlue)

These service providers are only permitted to use your information to perform services on our behalf.

We may also disclose information if required to do so by law.

 

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Understand how visitors use our website

  • Improve user experience

  • Analyze performance through tools such as Google Analytics

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

 

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

 

7. Your Rights and Choices

You may:

  • Opt out of email communications using the unsubscribe link

  • Opt out of text messages by replying STOP

  • Request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information

  • Contact us with questions about how your information is used

 

8. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 13. If we become aware that such information has been collected, we will take steps to delete it.

 

9. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure.

 

10. Compliance with Laws

We comply with applicable laws and regulations related to data privacy and protection.

 

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

 

12. Contact Us

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

Maryland Forward Party Inc.
1519 York Rd.
Lutherville, MD 21093
Email: info@marylandforwardparty.com

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