Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy describes how Rank MI Vote Ballot Question Committee (“Rank MI Vote,” “RMV,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects personal information with respect to your use of the website located at https://www.rankmivote.org/ and any other websites or applications owned or operated by Rank MI Vote that link to this Privacy Policy.
This Privacy Policy applies to www.rankmivote.org and any electronic communications sent by Rank MI Vote, including email communications and SMS text messages.
By using our website or providing information to Rank MI Vote, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
Categories of Information Collected
Rank MI Vote may collect the following types of information:
- Name
- Email address
- Mailing address
- Phone number
- Information you submit through forms on our website
- Donation information
- Indication of consent to receive SMS or MMS text messages
Information We Collect
User-Provided Information
We collect information when you voluntarily provide it to us. For example, we may collect information when you:
- Sign up for our newsletter
- Make a donation
- Volunteer or register for an event
- Sign a petition or advocacy form
- Contact us through our website
- Request to receive updates or communications
- Opt in to receive SMS text messages
You may be asked to provide information such as your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, or other details needed to communicate with you or provide services related to our advocacy work.
If you correspond with us by email or through forms on our website, we may retain the content of your messages, your contact information, and our responses.
Some services, such as online donations, may be processed by third-party providers acting on our behalf. In those cases, payment information may be collected directly by the payment processor and governed by that provider’s privacy policy.
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain technical information from your device to help us understand how visitors interact with the website. This may include:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Operating system
- Pages visited on the website
- Date and time of visits
- Referring website addresses
We may collect this information in aggregated form to monitor website performance and understand how visitors use the website.
How We Use the Information Collected
We use the information you provide to operate and improve our services and to communicate with supporters about Ranked Choice Voting.
We may use your information to:
- Send newsletters and advocacy updates
- Provide information about Ranked Choice Voting initiatives
- Invite you to volunteer opportunities and events
- Process donations
- Respond to messages or inquiries
- Improve the functionality and content of our website
- Analyze website usage and engagement
- Comply with applicable legal requirements
If you provide your email address, you may receive communications from Rank MI Vote about our activities and campaigns. You may opt out of receiving email messages by using the unsubscribe link included in our emails.
SMS Text Messaging
If you provide your phone number and opt in to receive SMS communications from Rank MI Vote, you may receive text messages related to:
- Advocacy updates
- Legislative or ballot initiative alerts
- Event notifications
- Volunteer opportunities
- Surveys or supporter engagement
- Fundraising communications
Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier and service plan.
Consent to receive text messages from Rank MI Vote is not required as a condition of making a donation or participating in our programs or activities.
You may opt out of receiving text messages at any time by replying STOP to any message you receive from us.
For assistance with our SMS messaging program, reply HELP to any text message or contact us at info@rankmivote.org.
Third-Party Services
Rank MI Vote may use trusted third-party service providers to support the operation of our organization and website. These providers may assist with services such as:
- Website hosting
- Email communications
- SMS messaging services
- Donation processing platforms
- Website analytics
These providers are given access only to the information necessary to perform services on our behalf and are required to protect the confidentiality of that information.
How We Share Your Information
Rank MI Vote does not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties for marketing or promotional purposes.
We may disclose personal information under the following circumstances:
- When required by law or legal process
- When necessary to protect the rights or safety of Rank MI Vote, our supporters, or the public
- When sharing information with trusted service providers assisting us in operating our organization
Certain information related to political contributions may be publicly disclosed as required by applicable state campaign finance laws, including Michigan campaign finance reporting requirements.
Mobile opt-in data, consent records, and phone numbers collected for SMS messaging will not be shared, sold, rented, or disclosed to third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.
How We Protect Your Information
Rank MI Vote takes reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
Despite these safeguards, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage system is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Choices About Your Information
You may choose not to provide personal information through our website. However, some services, such as making a donation or receiving communications from us, may require certain information.
You may request to review, update, or delete information we have collected about you by contacting us directly.
You may also opt out of receiving communications from us by:
- Using the unsubscribe link in email communications
- Replying STOP to any SMS text message you receive from us
Children’s Privacy
The Rank MI Vote website is intended for general audiences and is not directed to children under the age of 13. Rank MI Vote does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that personal information from a child under 13 has been collected without appropriate consent, we will take reasonable steps to delete that information as soon as possible.
Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to external websites. Rank MI Vote is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any external websites they visit.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
Rank MI Vote may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When changes are made, the updated policy will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or the practices of this website, please contact us at:
Rank MI Vote Ballot Question Committee
PO Box 27304
Lansing, MI 48909
Email: info@rankmivote.org
Website: https://www.rankmivote.org