Maine Women’s Lobby SMS Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 12, 2026

1. Data Collection and Minimization
Consistent with the Maine Online Data Privacy Act (LD 1822), we collect only the information strictly necessary to provide the services you request. This includes your mobile phone number and any preferences you share when opting in to receive our legislative updates, action alerts, or event invitations.

2. Use of Information
We use your information exclusively to send you communications regarding our work. This may include:

• Action Alerts: Notifications on urgent legislative sessions or voting opportunities.

• Event Updates: Information about our webinars, the Gender Justice Summit, or Girls’ Day at the Statehouse.

• Resource Sharing: Links to the biennial Roadmap for Gender Justice or other policy analysis.

3. Data Sharing and Protection of Sensitive Information
We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal data. In accordance with Maine's stringent privacy protections, we will never share your mobile information with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. Your data is only shared with our SMS service provider to facilitate the delivery of our messages.

4. Opt-Out Rights
You have the right to autonomy over your digital presence. You may stop receiving SMS messages from us at any time by replying "STOP" to any message. You will receive one final confirmation text, and we will immediately cease further communication unless you re-subscribe.

5. Message and Data Rates
Standard message and data rates from your wireless carrier may apply to any SMS messages you receive from the Maine Women’s Lobby.

6. Contact Information
If you have questions about how your data is handled or wish to exercise your rights under Maine law, please contact us:

• Address: 1 Weston Court, Suite 203A, Augusta, ME 04330

• Phone: (207) 622-0851

• Email: info@mainewomen.org