Privacy Policy

Vote Yes for Water and Nature ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (natureforma.org), interact with our campaign materials, sign up to support our initiative, make a contribution, or communicate with us.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using our website or providing us with your personal information, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that identifies, relates to, or could reasonably be linked with you ("Personal Information"). The types of Personal Information we collect depend on how you interact with our campaign:

  • Voluntarily Provided Information:

    • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address are required when you pledge your vote, sign up to volunteer, request a lawn sign or a speaker, download our digital toolkit, or contact us.

    • Campaign Contributions: Payment details, billing address, occupation, and employer name (as required by campaign finance laws for political contributions).

    • Organization Details: Organization name, title, and website when you submit an organizational endorsement or join our coalition on behalf of a group.

    • Communications: Information provided in open text fields (e.g., feedback, speaker request event details, or custom messages).

  • Automatically Collected Information:

    • Log & Device Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, device info, and pages viewed while navigating natureforma.org.

    • Cookies & Analytics: We may use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to analyze website traffic, improve site navigation, and measure the effectiveness of our campaign communications.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for campaign-related purposes, including to:

  • Fulfill requests for lawn signs, speaker appearances, volunteer opportunities, and campaign materials.

  • Send you campaign updates, action alerts, election reminders, and news about Question 6.

  • Process and report political contributions in compliance with Massachusetts state campaign finance laws.

  • Coordinate local outreach and volunteer activities in your city or town.

  • Respond to press inquiries, public comments, and contact form submissions.

  • Improve and optimize website performance, security, and user experience.

3. Mobile Messaging & SMS Communications

If you opt in to receive mobile text messages from Vote Yes for Water and Nature (for example, by checking the opt-in box on our action forms):

  • We will send you text messages regarding campaign news, action alerts, and voting updates.

  • Message & Data Rates: Standard message and data rates may apply.

  • Opt-Out Option: You can opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP to any text message received from us. For assistance, reply HELP.

  • Privacy Guard: Mobile phone numbers provided for SMS communications will never be sold, rented, or shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only under the following circumstances:

  • Campaign Compliance & Reporting: Under Massachusetts campaign finance regulations, political contributions require us to collect and publicly report the donor’s name, address, occupation, and employer to state election authorities.

  • Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party vendors, consultants, and service providers who perform operations on our behalf (e.g., payment processing, website hosting, email/SMS delivery, and data analytics). These providers are contractually bound to keep your data secure and confidential.

  • Coalition & Partner Alignment: If you explicitly consent to join or endorse our coalition on behalf of an organization, your organization’s name and public endorsement quote may be displayed on our website and campaign materials.

  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required to do so by law or in the good-faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with legal obligations, protect public safety, or defend our rights and property.

5. Cookies and Tracking Choices

Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse or remove browser cookies. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features on natureforma.org.

6. Security of Your Information

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your Personal Information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or destruction. Online donations are processed using industry-standard encrypted payment gateways. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, such as news outlets, partner organizations, or external payment portals. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or data security of third-party sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any external site you visit.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website and campaign activities are not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When updates are made, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us at:

Vote Yes for Water and Nature Committee

Email: natureformassachusetts@gmail.com

Website: natureforma.org