Privacy Policy

Matt Authier for House District 10 Campaign
Effective Date: May 1, 2025

Matt Authier for House District 10 (“the Campaign,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your information when you voluntarily engage with our campaign—whether through our website, events, email lists, text messaging programs, donation forms, or any other campaign-related platform.

1. Information We Collect

A. Personal Information You Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily share with us, including:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address
Employer and occupation (as required by the Texas Ethics Commission)
Donation-related information
Information submitted through forms, petitions, surveys, or event registrations

B. Automatically Collected Information

We may automatically collect certain information when you visit our website, including:

IP address
Browser type
Device information
Pages visited
Cookies or tracking technologies to improve user experience

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information may be used to:

Send campaign updates, newsletters, and event information
Contact supporters via email, phone, or SMS
Process donations and maintain required compliance reporting
Improve website functionality and user experience
Respond to inquiries or support requests
Coordinate volunteers, events, and voter outreach

3. SMS/Text Messaging Policy

If you opt in to receive SMS/text messages from the Campaign:

You consent to receive periodic campaign updates, reminders, and calls to action.
Message and data rates may apply.
Frequency may vary.

Mobile information will not be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes.
This includes phone numbers, opt-in data, and consent details.

Your mobile information may be shared only with trusted vendors as needed to provide messaging services on behalf of the Campaign, never for their own marketing or promotional use.

You may opt out at any time by replying STOP.

4. How We Share Information

We do not sell, rent, or exchange personal information for commercial marketing purposes.
We may share information only with:

Trusted service providers (e.g., donation platforms, email/SMS providers, website support)
Compliance and reporting organizations as required by law
Legal authorities if necessary to comply with legal requests or protect campaign rights

All third-party vendors must agree to use the information solely for campaign-related services and maintain confidentiality.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to safeguard your information against unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. While no system is completely secure, we strive to protect supporter data to the best of our ability.

6. Third-Party Links

Our website or communications may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of third-party sites.

7. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under age 13. If such information is discovered, it will be promptly removed.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in laws, technology, or campaign practices. Any updates will be posted with a revised Effective Date.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to update your personal information, you may contact us at:

Email: matt@mattforhd10.com
Mailing Address: PO Box 151, Waxahachie, TX 75165