PRIVACY POLICY
 
Jocelyn Route for Register of Wills
Effective Date: May 26, 2026
Political Campaign — Supporter & Volunteer Communications
 
1. Overview
Jocelyn Route for Register of Wills ("Campaign," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of supporters, volunteers, and constituents who engage with our campaign. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information — including mobile phone numbers — in connection with our SMS communications program and campaign activities.
 
2. Information We Collect
We collect the following information when you complete our volunteer sign-up form or otherwise engage with the Campaign:

• Full name

• Email address

• Mobile phone number

• Mailing address (where provided)

• Volunteer interests and preferences

• SMS consent status and date of consent

 
We do not collect medical information, financial account information, or any other sensitive personal data through our SMS program.
 
3. How We Collect Your Mobile Number
We collect mobile phone numbers through our online volunteer sign-up form hosted on the Campaign website. At the point of collection, an unchecked SMS consent checkbox presents the following disclosures before any message is sent:

• The identity of the sender (Jocelyn Route for Register of Wills)

• The types of messages to be sent (election updates, campaign information, volunteer coordination, and get-out-the-vote reminders)

• That message frequency varies

• That message and data rates may apply

• How to opt out (reply STOP)

• How to request help (reply HELP)

• Links to this Privacy Policy and our Terms of Service

 
No SMS message is sent until the supporter affirmatively checks the consent box and submits the form. Consent is not a condition of participation in any Campaign activity.
 
4. How We Use Your Information
We use your information solely for the following Campaign purposes:

• Sending SMS messages to opted-in supporters regarding election updates, campaign news, volunteer coordination, and get-out-the-vote reminders

• Coordinating volunteer activities and event participation

• Responding to inquiries and requests submitted through our website

• Maintaining records of SMS opt-in consent for compliance purposes

 
We do not use your information for any commercial purpose and do not sell your information to any third party.
 
5. SMS Program Disclosure
Jocelyn Route for Register of Wills operates a registered SMS messaging program for political communications. The following disclosures apply to all SMS messages sent by the Campaign:
 
Sender: Jocelyn Route for Register of Wills
Message types: Political — election updates, campaign information, volunteer, coordination, get-out-the-vote reminders
Message frequency: Varies based on campaign activity and election calendar
Msg & data rates:  May apply — contact your carrier for details
Opt-out: Reply STOP to any message at any time
Help: Reply HELP or contact votejocelynroute@gmail.com
Carrier note: Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages
 
Consent to receive SMS messages is not a condition of participation in any Campaign activity.
 
6. No Third-Party Sharing
Jocelyn Route for Register of Wills does not sell, rent, or share your mobile phone number or SMS consent data with any third party for marketing or commercial purposes. Text message opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any third parties.
 
Your mobile number may be shared with our SMS platform provider solely to deliver messages on our behalf. Such providers are contractually prohibited from using your information for any other purpose.
 
7. Data Retention
SMS opt-in and opt-out consent records are retained for a minimum of four (4) years from the date of consent or the date of the last message, whichever is later. Other personal information is retained for the duration of the campaign and for a reasonable period thereafter as required by applicable law.
 
8. Your Rights & Choices
Opt-Out of SMS
You may opt out of receiving SMS messages at any time by replying STOP to any message. You will receive one confirmation and no further messages will be sent. Opting out does not affect your ability to volunteer or participate in Campaign activities.
 
Access & Correction
You may request access to or correction of your personal information by contacting us at:
 
Friends of Jocelyn Route
9206 Sandy Creek Road 
Fort Washington MD 20744
Email: votejocelynroute@gmail.com
Phone: 202-391-7599
Website: jocelynroute.com
 
9. Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Material changes will be posted to this page with an updated effective date.
 
10. Contact
 
Friends of Jocelyn Route
9206 Sandy Creek Road 
Fort Washington MD 20744
Email: votejocelynroute@gmail.com
Phone: 202-391-7599
Website: jocelynroute.com
 
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