Privacy Policy
Effective Date: May 4, 2025
The New Britain Republican Town Committee (“we,” “our,” or “the Committee”) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our supporters, volunteers, and visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your information when you engage with us—online or via mobile communications such as SMS and MMS.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
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Contact Information: Name, phone number, email address, and mailing address.
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Communication History: Your interactions with our messages (e.g., replies, opt-in/opt-out status).
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Volunteering Preferences: Information you provide about your interests, availability, or areas of involvement.
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Technical Information: Device identifiers, IP addresses, and usage data when you visit our website.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
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Communicate important updates, events, and volunteer opportunities
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Send SMS and MMS messages about Republican initiatives and local campaigns
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Respond to inquiries and requests from you
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Improve our outreach effectiveness and supporter engagement
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Maintain legal compliance, including opt-out management
3. Text Messaging (SMS/MMS) Policy
By providing your phone number, you consent to receive recurring informational and promotional messages from the New Britain Republican Town Committee via text message. Message and data rates may apply.
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You may opt out at any time by replying STOP to any message.
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For help, reply HELP or contact us directly (see Section 8).
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We do not share your mobile number or message data with third parties for marketing purposes.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your information with:
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Service Providers: Vendors that help us deliver communications (e.g., RumbleUp), maintain the website, or process donations.
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Legal Authorities: If required to comply with applicable laws or legal proceedings.
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Campaign Affiliates: With candidates or affiliated Republican organizations, when relevant and appropriate.
All vendors are required to maintain the confidentiality of your information and follow best practices for data protection.
5. Data Security
We use industry-standard security practices to protect your information. Access to personal data is restricted to authorized committee members or contractors with a legitimate need to know.
However, no system is completely secure. You acknowledge that any data transmission may carry inherent risks.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
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Request access to the personal data we hold about you
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Request that we update, correct, or delete your data
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Opt out of receiving further communications at any time
To exercise these rights, contact us using the information below.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our services are intended for adults 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from anyone under 13. If we learn we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
New Britain Republican Town Committee
41 Brookside Rd
New Britain, CT 06052
Email: newbritainrtc@gmail.com
Phone: (860) 516-1160
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes in legal or operational practices. When we do, we will post the revised policy and update the “Effective Date.”