Talib for DC ("the Campaign," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy online. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect the information you provide to us through our website (talibfordc.com), email communications, and text messaging programs.

By using this website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
 

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to communicate with voters, process donations, and comply with District of Columbia election laws.
 

A. Information You Voluntarily Provide We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Sign up for our email list or volunteer opportunities.

• Make a contribution to the Campaign.

• Send us a message via our contact forms.

• Sign a petition or pledge.
   

This information may include your name, email address, physical address, phone number, and social media handles.
 

B. Information Required by Law (Donations) Under District of Columbia Campaign Finance law, we are required to collect and report specific information for individuals who contribute to the campaign. When you donate, we must collect your:

• Employer

• Occupation

• Full Name and Mailing Address
   

C. Automatically Collected Information Like most websites, we may use cookies, pixels, and standard server logs to collect non-personal information about your visit, such as your IP address, browser type, and the pages you visited. This helps us optimize our website and understand our audience.
 

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Communicate: Send you updates, newsletters, and election reminders.

• Mobilize: Contact you regarding volunteer opportunities, events, and Get Out The Vote (GOTV) efforts.

• Fundraise: Process donations and solicit financial support for the campaign.

• Comply: File mandatory reports with the DC Office of Campaign Finance (OCF).

• Analyze: Improve our website, messaging, and outreach strategies.
   

3. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information.
 

A. Service Providers We may share your information with trusted third-party vendors and consultants who assist the Campaign with specific tasks, such as:

• Donation processing (e.g., ActBlue).

• Email distribution.

• Website hosting and analytics. These partners are authorized to use your data only as necessary to provide these services to us.
   

B. Legal Requirements We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, court order, or compliant reporting to the DC Office of Campaign Finance or the DC Board of Elections.
 

C. SMS / Text Messaging Data (Strict Privacy) Mobile information will not be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. All other categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.
 

4. Text Messaging (SMS) Policy

If you opt-in to receive text messages from Talib for DC:

• Consent: By providing your mobile number, you consent to receive periodic campaign updates, alerts, and fundraising messages via automated text message.

• Opt-Out: You can unsubscribe at any time by replying STOP to any message.

• Help: For help, reply HELP or contact us directly.

• Costs: Message and data rates may apply.

• Frequency: Message frequency varies.
   

5. Third-Party Links

Our site may contain links to other websites (such as ActBlue for donations or social media platforms). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any website you visit.
 

6. Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.
 

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Modified" date.
 

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact the Campaign at:

Talib for DC Email: [Insert Campaign Email, e.g., info@talibfordc.com]