This Privacy Policy explains how the Kadion Phillips for Sturbridge Select Board campaign ("the Campaign," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects the personal information you provide when you visit www.kadion.org, contact the Campaign, or sign up to receive communications from us, including text messages (SMS).
By using this website or providing your personal information, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
- Name — to address you personally in our communications
- Email address — to send campaign updates and newsletters
- Mobile phone number — to send SMS/text message updates, only when you expressly provide it and opt in
- ZIP code or address — to confirm residency in the Sturbridge area
- Volunteer interests — when you express interest in supporting the campaign
- Website usage data — collected automatically via Google Analytics (page views, device type, general location)
2. How We Collect Information
We collect your personal information when you:
- Submit a contact, volunteer, or RSVP form on this website
- Sign up for our email or SMS newsletter
- Donate to the campaign through a third-party payment processor
- Contact us directly by email, phone, or social media
3. SMS / Text Message Communications
By providing your mobile phone number and opting in, you consent to receive recurring automated text messages from the Kadion Phillips for Sturbridge Select Board campaign.
Types of SMS messages we may send:
- Campaign updates and announcements
- Election reminders and polling location information
- Event invitations and RSVP confirmations
- Volunteer coordination and requests
- Get-out-the-vote messages around the April 13, 2026 election
Message frequency: Message frequency varies. You may receive up to a few messages per week during peak campaign periods.
Message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier and plan.
How to opt out: You may opt out of SMS messages at any time by replying STOP to any text message you receive from us. After opting out, you will receive one final confirmation message and no further SMS messages will be sent to your number.
Help: Reply HELP to any SMS message for assistance, or contact us directly at the information listed in Section 8 below.
No third-party sharing for marketing: Your mobile phone number and SMS consent will not be shared with, sold to, or used by any third party for their own marketing purposes. We do not use shared or leased lists for SMS outreach.
Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect solely to:
- Communicate campaign news, events, and election information
- Respond to your inquiries and requests
- Coordinate volunteers and campaign activities
- Comply with applicable campaign finance and election laws
- Improve our website and communications through analytics
We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for commercial or marketing purposes.
5. Information Sharing
We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:
- Service providers: Third-party vendors who assist us with website hosting, email delivery, SMS delivery, or event management — only to the extent necessary to perform those services and under confidentiality obligations
- Legal compliance: When required by law or in response to a valid legal process (e.g., subpoena or court order)
- Campaign finance disclosures: Donor information may be disclosed as required by Massachusetts campaign finance laws
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, to comply with legal obligations, or through the conclusion of the campaign. You may request deletion of your information at any time by contacting us (see Section 8).
7. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Opt out of SMS: Reply STOP to any text message at any time
- Opt out of email: Click "Unsubscribe" in any campaign email
- Request access: Ask what personal information we hold about you
- Request deletion: Ask us to delete your personal information
- Correct your information: Ask us to update inaccurate information
To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the information in Section 8.
8. Contact Information
For questions about this Privacy Policy, to opt out of communications, or to exercise your data rights, please contact us:
Kadion Phillips for Sturbridge Select Board
Sturbridge, Massachusetts
Website: www.kadion.org
Contact form: www.kadion.org/#contact
9. Third-Party Services
This website uses the following third-party services, each subject to their own privacy policies:
- Google Analytics — website traffic and usage analysis (Google Privacy Policy)
- Formspree / Google Sheets — form submission processing
- Venmo / PayPal — donation processing (we do not store payment card information)
10. Children's Privacy
This website is not directed at children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of this website or our communications after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
Last updated: March 31, 2026