Privacy Policy for the Kalamazoo County Democratic Party

Effective Date: 04/21/2025
Website: kzoodems.com

The Kalamazoo County Democratic Party (“KCDP,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit kzoodems.com or engage with us, including via text messages (SMS/MMS).

1. Information We Collect

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

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, address.

  • Message Data: If you opt into our SMS/MMS alerts, we may collect your mobile number and any message content you send or receive.

  • Donor & Volunteer Data: Donation history, volunteer interests, event participation.

  • Technical Information: Browser type, IP address, cookies, device identifiers (when applicable).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Send you updates, action alerts, and event invitations.

  • Process donations and volunteer sign-ups.

  • Improve our website, communications, and outreach strategies.

  • Comply with legal requirements and prevent fraud.

3. Text Messaging (SMS/MMS) Compliance

By providing your mobile number and opting in, you consent to receive periodic text messages from the Kalamazoo County Democratic Party. These may include:

  • Event reminders

  • Volunteer requests

  • Donation appeals

  • Voting and election information

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

Opting Out: You may opt out at any time by replying “STOP” to any text message. You may also text “HELP” for assistance or contact us at info@kzoodems.com.

We do not share or sell your mobile number to third parties for marketing purposes. We may share your information with trusted service providers only as necessary to send messages on our behalf and ensure technical functionality.

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data with:

  • Vendors or consultants performing services on our behalf (e.g., email/text platforms).

  • Government agencies or legal authorities when required by law.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or text is 100% secure.

6. Your Choices and Rights

You may:

  • Update or correct your contact information.

  • Opt out of email or text communications.

  • Request access to or deletion of your personal information (as allowed by law).

To make a request, email us at info@kzoodems.com.

7. Third-Party Links

Our site may contain links to third-party sites (e.g., ActBlue, social media). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. We will post the new policy on this page and update the effective date above.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact:

Kalamazoo County Democratic Party
3234 S. Westnedge Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
info@kzoodems.com

Let me know if you’d like a terms of service document, a separate SMS consent form, or help adding this to your website.