Privacy Policy

Ocean State Ranked Choice Voting | Effective Date: June 2, 2026

 

Ocean State Ranked Choice Voting ("Ocean State RCV," "we," "us," or "our") is a Rhode Island 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect information you provide to us, including through our website at oceanstatercv.org and our SMS text messaging program.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Contact information you voluntarily provide, such as your name, email address, mailing address, and mobile phone number
  • Information about your interest in ranked choice voting and related civic issues
  • Records of your communications with us, including emails and text messages
  • Basic usage information about visits to our website, such as pages viewed and time spent

 

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Communicate with you about events, volunteer opportunities, and legislative developments related to ranked choice voting in Rhode Island
  • Send SMS text messages to supporters who have opted in to our messaging program
  • Coordinate volunteer activities and supporter outreach
  • Fulfill our mission as a nonprofit advocacy organization
  • Comply with applicable legal obligations

 

3. SMS Messaging

If you opt in to our SMS program, your mobile phone number will be used solely to send you messages described in our SMS Terms and Conditions (oceanstatercv.org/sms-terms). We do not use your mobile number for marketing purposes unrelated to Ocean State RCV's mission. Standard message and data rates may apply. You may opt out at any time by replying STOP to any message.

4. How We Share Your Information

Ocean State RCV does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information only in the following limited circumstances:

  • With service providers who assist us in operating our website or communications programs, bound by confidentiality obligations
  • As required by law, court order, or government authority
  • To protect the rights, property, or safety of Ocean State RCV, our supporters, or others

 

5. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. You may request deletion of your information at any time by contacting us at [email protected].

6. Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no internet or SMS transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Choices

You may:

  • Opt out of SMS messages at any time by replying STOP
  • Unsubscribe from email communications by following the unsubscribe link in any email
  • Request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information by contacting us at [email protected]

 

8. Children's Privacy

Our website and SMS program are not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the revised policy on our website with an updated effective date. Continued use of our services following changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Ocean State Ranked Choice Voting

Email: [email protected]

Website: oceanstatercv.org