Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 7, 2025
Contact: info@marvinforboston.com
Website: www.marvinforboston.com

The Committee to Elect Marvin Mathelier ("we", "our", or "the Campaign") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information, including through SMS/text communications and digital advertising, in compliance with applicable laws, CTIA 10DLC guidelines, and digital advertising best practices.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and other contact details you voluntarily provide through our website, donation forms, petitions, sign-ups, or events.

  • Automatically Collected Data: Your IP address, browser type, referring pages, device type, cookies, and other tracking technologies to help us understand how users interact with our website.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

  • Communicate with you about campaign news, events, volunteering, and ways to support

  • Process contributions and comply with campaign finance laws

  • Respond to inquiries

  • Send email and SMS messages with your consent

  • Deliver relevant ads and measure their performance

3. SMS/Text Messaging

By providing your mobile number and opting in, you consent to receive recurring text messages from The Committee to Elect Marvin Mathelier. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply.

  • Opt-Out: Text STOP to unsubscribe at any time

  • Help: Text HELP for more information or contact info@marvinforboston.com

  • Your phone number will never be sold or used for any non-campaign purpose

We comply with all CTIA guidelines and carrier regulations governing 10DLC messaging.

4. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell your personal information. We may share limited data with trusted vendors, consultants, or platforms solely to carry out campaign activities, such as fundraising, advertising, email/SMS delivery, or compliance reporting.

These vendors are required to safeguard your data and use it only as instructed by the campaign.

5. Cookies, Web Beacons, and Digital Advertising

We and our partners use cookies, pixels, and other tracking technologies to:

  • Analyze website usage

  • Improve user experience

  • Deliver targeted digital ads across websites, social media, and programmatic platforms

  • Measure ad effectiveness

These tools may collect browsing data across websites and devices and associate it with you or your device. Third-party platforms may include Google, Meta (Facebook/Instagram), DSPs, and analytics services.

You can opt out of certain ad-targeting by visiting:

You may also disable cookies in your browser settings or email us at info@marvinforboston.com with the subject “Ad Preferences.”

6. Data Security

We use industry-standard practices to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. However, no system is 100% secure, and we encourage you to be cautious when sharing sensitive information online.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You may:

  • Opt out of texts or emails at any time

  • Request to access, update, or delete your personal data

  • Adjust your cookie preferences in your browser or through provided opt-out tools

To make a request, email us at info@marvinforboston.com.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted at www.marvinforboston.com/privacy with an updated effective date.