SMS Text Privacy Policy
Republican Party of Nassau County, Florida
Effective Date: January 1, 2026
SMS Text Messaging Privacy Policy
The Republican Party of Nassau County, Florida ("Committee," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the confidentiality of your personal information. This SMS Text Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and handle your information when you participate in our SMS text messaging program.
Information We Collect
Phone Number Information
- Your mobile phone number when you opt in to receive text messages
- Date and time of your opt-in consent
- Method of opt-in (website form, keyword text, verbal consent, event sign-up, etc.)
Message Data
- Content of messages you send to us
- Date and time stamps of message exchanges
- Delivery confirmation and read receipts when available
Device and Technical Information
- Mobile carrier information
- Device type and operating system (when provided by carrier)
- General geographic location based on area code
How We Use Your Information
The Republican Party of Nassau County uses your information solely for legitimate political-committee and voter-outreach purposes, including:
- Sending committee updates, meeting notices, and event notifications
- Sharing information about candidates, platform positions, and endorsements
- Providing voting information, including polling locations and election dates
- Responding to your questions or requests for information
- Sending volunteer opportunities and event invitations
- Conducting voter outreach in compliance with federal and state election laws
Information Confidentiality and Security
Confidentiality Commitment
We treat all subscriber information as strictly confidential. Your personal information, including your phone number and message history, will never be sold, rented, or traded to third parties for commercial purposes.
Security Measures
- All data is stored on secure, encrypted servers with restricted access
- Access to subscriber information is limited to authorized committee personnel
- Regular security audits and updates to protect against unauthorized access
- Compliance with federal and state data protection regulations
Data Sharing and Disclosure
No Commercial Sharing
We will NEVER share, sell, rent, or provide your information to commercial entities, marketing companies, or unrelated third parties for profit or commercial gain.
Limited Sharing for Committee Purposes Only
Your information may only be shared with:
- Authorized committee staff and volunteers
- Contracted service providers who assist with text messaging services, under strict confidentiality agreements
- Legal compliance when required by law, court order, or legal process
Third-Party Service Providers
We may use third-party SMS service providers to deliver messages. These providers are contractually bound to maintain the confidentiality of your information and may only use it for the purpose of providing text messaging services to the Committee.
Opt-In and Consent
Express Written Consent
By providing your phone number and opting in to our text messaging program, you provide express written consent to receive automated text messages from the Republican Party of Nassau County, Florida at the number provided.
Message Frequency
Message frequency varies. You may receive up to 4–8 messages per month, with increased frequency approaching election dates.
Carrier Charges
Message and data rates may apply. Standard text messaging charges from your wireless carrier will apply to all messages sent and received.
Your Opt-Out Rights
Easy Unsubscribe
You may opt out of receiving text messages at any time by replying "STOP" to any message. Your opt-out request will be processed immediately, and you will receive a confirmation message.
Alternative Opt-Out Methods
- Reply "STOP," "UNSUBSCRIBE," "QUIT," or "CANCEL" to any message
- Email us at chairnassaugop@gmail.com with your unsubscribe request
Help and Support
For help or information, reply "HELP" to any message or email us at chairnassaugop@gmail.com.
Data Retention and Deletion
Retention Period
We retain your SMS data only as long as necessary for committee purposes and legal compliance. Typically, this includes the duration of the election cycle and up to 24 months after the election for record-keeping and compliance purposes.
Deletion Upon Request
Upon your written request, we will delete your personal information from our records within 30 days, except where retention is required by law or legitimate campaign-finance reporting requirements.
Legal Compliance
Our SMS text messaging program complies with all applicable federal and state laws, including:
- Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA)
- CAN-SPAM Act
- Federal Election Campaign Act (FECA)
- Florida Election Code and Privacy Laws
- Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association (CTIA) guidelines
This policy ensures compliance with political-committee communication regulations and maintains the highest standards of voter privacy protection.
Policy Updates
The Republican Party of Nassau County may update this SMS Privacy Policy as needed to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any material changes will be communicated to subscribers via text message with clear opt-out instructions.
Continued participation in our text messaging program after policy updates constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
Contact Information
For questions about this SMS Privacy Policy or to exercise your privacy rights, contact:
Republican Party of Nassau County, Florida
Email: chairnassaugop@gmail.com
Attn: Privacy Officer
Response Time: We respond to privacy-related inquiries within 5 business days.