Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 2025

The Howard County Democratic Party (“HCDP,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information you provide through our website, events, forms, and communication programs — including email and text messaging.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that you voluntarily provide, such as:

Contact details (name, address, email, phone number)
Donation information (through secure third-party payment processors)
Volunteer or event sign-up details
Communication preferences

We may also automatically collect limited technical data (such as your browser type or device) to help us improve website performance and security.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Communicate about events, news, and campaigns related to the Howard County Democratic Party
Process donations and acknowledge contributions
Register volunteers and coordinate activities
Share voter information and election reminders
Send you updates by email or text message when you opt in

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with outside organizations for marketing or commercial purposes.

3. Text Messaging and Communications Consent

If you opt in to receive text messages from HCDP:

You consent to receive recurring updates, event reminders, and volunteer opportunities from the Howard County Democratic Party.
Message frequency varies but will not exceed a few messages per week.
Standard message and data rates may apply.
You can reply STOP at any time to cancel, or HELP for assistance.
We will send one final confirmation message when you opt out.

Your consent to receive text messages is not a condition of any purchase or donation.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to analyze traffic, improve performance, and enhance your browsing experience. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being used.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no online system can be guaranteed completely secure.

6. Children’s Privacy

Our website and programs are intended for individuals aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18.

7. Links to Other Websites

Our website may include links to third-party sites (such as ActBlue or social media platforms). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.