Friends of Bernice Mireku-North

Effective Date: June 2026

By Authority: Friends of Bernice Mireku-North, Matthew Enokwe, Treasurer

 

1. Overview

Friends of Bernice Mireku-North ("Campaign," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of supporters, volunteers, and constituents who engage with our campaign. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information — including mobile phone numbers — in connection with our SMS communications program and campaign activities.

 

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following information when you complete our volunteer sign-up form or otherwise engage with the Campaign:

• Full name

• Email address

• Mobile phone number

• Volunteer interests and activity preferences

• SMS consent status and date of consent

We do not collect financial account information, medical information, or any other sensitive personal data through our volunteer sign-up form or SMS program.

 

3. How We Collect Your Mobile Number

We collect mobile phone numbers through our online volunteer sign-up form hosted on the Campaign website. At the point of collection, an unchecked SMS consent checkbox presents the following disclosures before any message is sent:

• The identity of the sender (Friends of Bernice Mireku-North)

• The types of messages to be sent (campaign updates, election reminders, volunteer coordination, and get-out-the-vote notifications)

• That message frequency varies

• That message and data rates may apply

• How to opt out (reply STOP)

• How to request help (reply HELP)

• Links to this Privacy Policy and our Terms of Service

 

No SMS message is sent until the supporter affirmatively checks the consent box and submits the form. Consent is not a condition of participation in any Campaign activity.

 

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your information solely for the following Campaign purposes:

• Sending SMS messages to opted-in supporters regarding campaign updates, election reminders, volunteer coordination, and get-out-the-vote notifications

• Coordinating volunteer activities and event participation

• Responding to inquiries submitted through our website

• Maintaining records of SMS opt-in consent for compliance purposes

 

We do not use your information for any commercial purpose and do not sell your information to any third party.

 

5. SMS Program Disclosure

Friends of Bernice Mireku-North operates a registered political SMS messaging program. The following disclosures apply to all SMS communications sent by the Campaign:

 

Sender:            Friends of Bernice Mireku-North

Message types:     Political — campaign updates, election reminders, volunteer

                   coordination, get-out-the-vote notifications

Message frequency: Varies based on campaign activity and election calendar

Msg & data rates:  May apply — contact your carrier for details

Opt-out:           Reply STOP to any message at any time

Help:              Reply HELP or contact [CAMPAIGN EMAIL]

Carrier note:      Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages

 

Consent to receive SMS messages is not a condition of participation in any Campaign activity.

 

6. No Third-Party Sharing

Friends of Bernice Mireku-North does not sell, rent, or share your mobile phone number or SMS consent data with any third party for marketing or commercial purposes. Text message opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any third parties.

 

Your mobile number may be shared with our SMS platform provider solely to deliver messages on our behalf. Such providers are contractually prohibited from using your information for any other purpose.

 

7. Data Retention

SMS opt-in and opt-out consent records are retained for a minimum of four (4) years from the date of consent or the date of the last message, whichever is later. Other personal information is retained for the duration of the campaign and for a reasonable period thereafter as required by applicable law.

 

8. Your Rights & Choices

Opt-Out of SMS

You may opt out of receiving SMS messages at any time by replying STOP to any message. You will receive one confirmation and no further messages will be sent. Opting out does not affect your ability to volunteer or participate in Campaign activities.

 

Access & Correction

You may request access to or correction of your personal information by contacting us at:

Friends of Bernice Mireku-North

6 Bladen Street, Room 222, Annapolis, MD 21401

Email:   hello@mirekunorth.com

Phone:   301-541-3742​

Website: www.mirekunorth.com

9. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Material changes will be posted to this page with an updated effective date.

 

10. Contact

Friends of Bernice Mireku-North

5016 Dorsey Hall Drive, Suite 202, Ellicott City, MD 21042

Email:   hello@mirekunorth.com

Phone:   301-541-3742​

Website: www.mirekunorth.com