*Text messaging opt-in data and consent will not be shared with or sold to any third parties, except as required by law.

Mark Osterhout for District Court Judge Campaign
Effective Date: October 31, 2026
Website: www.markosterhoutcampaign.com

1. Introduction
The Mark Osterhout for District Court Judge campaign ("Campaign," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting personal information collected or used in connection with campaign activities.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, maintain, and disclose information through our websites, voter outreach activities, text messaging communications, and other campaign-related services.

2. Information We Collect
We may collect or obtain the following categories of information:

• Contact Information: Names, telephone numbers, email addresses, and mailing addresses.

• Publicly Available Voter Information: Voter registration information, voting districts, publicly available voting participation history, and other information obtained from lawful voter-data sources.

• Voluntarily Provided Information: Information you provide when communicating with the Campaign, submitting an inquiry, attending an event, or requesting campaign information.

• Messaging Information: Telephone numbers, text message responses, communication history, and requests to stop receiving communications.

• Website Information: Basic technical or usage information that may be collected through our website or hosting provider.
   

We may receive information directly from individuals, publicly available government records, voter-data providers, or campaign service providers.

3. How We Use Information
The Campaign may use personal information to:

• Communicate information about Mark Osterhout's candidacy for District Court Judge.

• Provide election reminders and information about campaign events and activities.

• Respond to questions, requests, or other communications.

• Conduct lawful voter outreach and campaign operations.

• Maintain accurate contact records and honor requests to discontinue communications.

• Protect campaign systems and comply with applicable legal obligations.
   

Personal information is used for legitimate campaign-related activities and is not sold for commercial marketing purposes.

4. Text Messaging and SMS Communications
The Campaign may communicate with voters and supporters through text messaging services, including Peerly, a peer-to-peer messaging platform.

Messages may contain campaign information, election reminders, links to campaign resources, or other election-related information.

Message frequency varies depending on campaign activities. Message and data rates may apply.
Recipients may request that text messages stop by replying STOP. For assistance, recipients may reply HELP or contact the Campaign using the information provided below.

We will honor applicable opt-out requests and maintain suppression records to prevent further campaign messaging to numbers that have opted out, subject to any legally required communications.

5. Mobile Information and Messaging Consent
We do not sell or share your SMS opt-in data or personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

Mobile phone numbers and text messaging consent information will not be sold, rented, or shared with third parties or affiliates for their independent marketing or promotional purposes.

We may use contracted service providers, including messaging platforms and telecommunications providers, solely to support authorized campaign operations and message delivery.

Text messaging opt-in information and consent will not be shared with unrelated organizations for their independent messaging campaigns.

6. Information Sharing
We may disclose information in the following limited circumstances:

• Campaign Service Providers: To vendors providing services such as voter-data management, website hosting, and text message delivery.

• Legal Compliance: When required by applicable laws, legal processes, or authorized government requests.

• Security and Administration: When reasonably necessary to protect campaign systems, prevent misuse, or enforce applicable policies.
   

Service providers are permitted to process information only as necessary to provide services to the Campaign, subject to applicable agreements and legal obligations.

7. Information Security
We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to safeguard personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or misuse.

However, no electronic transmission or storage system can be guaranteed completely secure.

8. Data Retention
Personal information is retained only as reasonably necessary for campaign operations, compliance obligations, recordkeeping, and the administration of communication preferences.

Information may be deleted, anonymized, or securely maintained in accordance with applicable legal requirements and legitimate campaign needs.

9. Your Privacy Choices
Individuals may request to:

• Stop receiving text messages from the Campaign.

• Update or correct contact information maintained by the Campaign, where practicable.

• Ask questions regarding the Campaign's collection or use of personal information.

• Request deletion of information where legally permissible and operationally feasible.
   

To stop receiving text messages, reply STOP to a campaign message.

10. Third-Party Services and Links
Campaign communications or websites may contain links to third-party websites, including voting information resources and campaign service platforms.

The Campaign is not responsible for the independent privacy practices of third-party websites or services.

11. Children's Privacy
Campaign websites and messaging programs are not directed toward children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 through our websites.

12. Changes to This Policy
The Campaign may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in its operations, legal requirements, or communication practices.

Updated policies will be published on this webpage with a revised effective date.

13. Contact Information
Mark Osterhout for District Court Judge Campaign
Serving Wilson, Nash, and Edgecombe Counties, North Carolina

Campaign Website: www.markosterhoutcampaign.com
Privacy Policy Website: www.markosterhoutcampaign.com
Email: mosterhoutcampaign@gmail.com
For questions regarding this Privacy Policy, personal information, or communication preferences, please contact the Campaign using the information above.
Paid for by the Mark Osterhout Campaign Committee.