Privacy Policy

Effective Date: December 19, 2025

Heart of Texas Conservatives PAC (“Heart of Texas Conservatives PAC,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you visit our website, interact with our ads, donate, sign up for updates, volunteer, or communicate with us (including by SMS/text message).

If you have questions, contact us at:
Email: info@heartoftexasconservatives.org

We may collect the following categories of information:

Information you provide directly

• Name, email address, phone number, mailing address
   
• Donation/payment details (processed by third-party payment processors; we typically receive limited transaction details, not full card numbers)
   
• Volunteer information, event RSVPs, messages you send us
   
• Communication preferences (email/SMS opt-in/opt-out)
   

Information collected automatically

• IP address, device identifiers, browser type, pages viewed, referral URLs, and approximate location derived from IP
   
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 6)
   

Information from third parties

• Service providers we use for fundraising, email/SMS delivery, analytics, advertising, and website hosting
   
• Publicly available sources and voter/contact data where permitted by law (used for outreach and organizing)
   

We use information to:

• Provide updates about our mission, issues, events, and activities
   
• Send requested communications (email/SMS), including reminders and informational messages
   
• Process donations and maintain donor records
   
• Recruit, coordinate, and communicate with volunteers
   
• Improve website performance, user experience, and security
   
• Conduct advertising/retargeting and measure campaign effectiveness
   
• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, and reporting obligations
   

We may share information in the following circumstances:

Service providers
We share information with vendors who help us operate (e.g., website hosting, analytics, email/SMS delivery, donation processing), and they may access information only to perform services for us.

Legal compliance
We may disclose information if required by law, subpoena, court order, or to protect rights, safety, and security.

Organizational transfers
If we undergo a reorganization, merger, or similar change, information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes.
All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties. Intervolga+2Plivo Support+2

If you provide your mobile number and opt in, we may send you text messages related to Heart of Texas Conservatives PAC (e.g., updates, event info, volunteer opportunities, donation links, polling place reminders, and other informational or advocacy communications). Messaging programs must clearly describe purpose and opt-in/opt-out/help flows. Twilio+1

Consent / Opt-in

• You opt in by submitting your phone number through our forms and checking an SMS consent box, signing up through a campaign, or by another clear method of consent.
   
• Consent is not a condition of purchase or donation.
   
• We maintain records of consent as appropriate for compliance.
   

Opt-out

• You can opt out at any time by replying STOP to any message. You may receive a final confirmation text. Opt-out mechanisms are a core industry requirement. Twilio+1
   

Help

• Reply HELP for help or contact us at [INSERT SUPPORT EMAIL/PHONE]. Twilio Help Center
   

Message frequency

• Message frequency varies (or: “[INSERT ESTIMATE, e.g., up to 4 msgs/month]”). Frequency disclosure is commonly required for campaign approval. Close Help+1
   

Rates / carriers

• Message and data rates may apply. Twilio Help Center+1
• Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
   

No selling/renting opt-in lists

• We do not use rented, sold, or shared opt-in lists for texting; opt-in must be tied to the specific sender/program. CTIA API+1
   

Political messaging note

• Political calls/texts have specific legal considerations and consumer protection rules; we aim to follow applicable requirements and provide opt-out controls. Federal Communications Commission
   

You can:

• Unsubscribe from emails via the link in our messages
• Opt out of texts by replying STOP
• Disable cookies through browser settings (some site features may not function properly)
• Request access, correction, or deletion where applicable (see Section 10)
   

We may use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to:

• Keep the site working (security, session management)
• Understand usage and improve content
• Measure ad performance and reach audiences more effectively
   

You can control cookies through your browser or device settings.

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect information. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Our services are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided information, contact us to request deletion.

Our site may link to third-party websites (payment processors, event platforms, social networks). Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies, not ours.

To request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information (where applicable), contact:  info@heartoftexasconservatives.org. We may need to verify your identity and may retain certain information as required by law (including compliance and reporting obligations).

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Effective Date” above indicates the latest revision. Material changes will be posted on this page.