American Liberty Fund SMS Privacy Policy

Last Updated: May 12, 2025

American Liberty Fund (ALF) is committed to protecting your privacy. This SMS Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, manage, and protect personal information when you opt into our SMS program, including through our partners or third-party platforms. By opting in, you agree to this policy.

1. Information We Collect

• Personal Information: We collect your phone number and, if provided, your name when you opt into our SMS program via:
  • Web forms or donation pages
  • Keyword opt-ins
  • Third-party platforms that share our campaigns with their consented subscribers
• Technical Data: We or our partners may collect device type or browsing patterns using cookies to improve our services.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Send automated text messages for updates, donation requests, and event reminders related to American Liberty Fund’s mission.
• Respond to inquiries or provide supporter assistance.
• Analyze engagement to enhance our SMS program.
• Comply with legal obligations.

3. Data Sharing

We do not share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes without your consent. We may share your information with:

• Service providers, such as SMS campaign developers or texting platforms (e.g., our marketing partners or WinRed), who process data on our behalf under confidentiality agreements.
• Third-party platforms that manage consented subscriber lists and send our campaigns to their subscribers, with your prior consent to receive such messages.
• Legal authorities if required by law (e.g., subpoenas, preventing illegal activities).
• A successor entity in a merger, acquisition, or asset transfer.

4. Data Security

• We and our partners use industry-standard encryption and access controls to protect your personal information.
• No method is 100% secure, so absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

5. Data Retention

• We retain personal information only as needed for this policy’s purposes or as required by law.
• If you opt out, we and our partners delete your data unless legally required to retain it.

6. Your Rights

• Opt-Out: Reply STOP to any message to opt out of our SMS program. We and our partners process requests within 24 hours, stopping recurring messages.
• Access and Deletion: Request access or deletion of your data by contacting us at [email protected].
• California Residents: Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), you can:
  • Request a report on your personal information, its use, or sharing with third parties (e.g., our service providers or texting platforms).
  • Request deletion or opt out of data sales. We do not sell your data.

7. Children’s Privacy

• Our SMS program is not for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect their data.
• Users 13–17 need parental permission.

8. Changes to This Policy

• We may update this policy periodically. Changes will be posted with an updated Last Updated date.
• Continued use of our SMS program means you accept the updated policy.

9. Contact Us

For questions or to exercise your privacy rights, contact:

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: 540-446-9111
• Address: American Liberty Fund 8111 S. US HIGHWAY 75, SUITE 200 SHERMAN, TX 75091

Note: Some messages include donation requests and may be sent by our marketing partners or third-party platforms with your consent. Reply STOP to opt out of these