Zeeshan for Texas — SMS Privacy Policy
Effective Date: November 2025
This SMS Privacy Policy explains how Zeeshan for Texas ('we,' 'us,' or 'our') collects, uses, protects, and manages your information when you sign up for and participate in our SMS text messaging program. By opting into our SMS program, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
When you opt into our SMS messaging program, we may collect:
- Your mobile phone number
- Your opt-in status and message interaction (e.g., STOP/HELP responses)
- Any information you voluntarily provide by replying to our messages
- Technical information such as delivery receipts, message logs, and carrier information (as provided by SMS platforms)
We do not collect sensitive personal information (e.g., Social Security numbers, financial information, or medical data) through the SMS program.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information collected through our SMS program to:
- Send campaign updates, voter information, volunteer opportunities, donation requests, and event reminders
- Improve campaign communications
- Analyze message effectiveness (e.g., deliverability, engagement)
- Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws
We do not sell, rent, or lease your mobile phone number to third parties.
3. Sharing Your Information
We may share your information only with:
- Trusted service providers who help us deliver text messages or manage campaign communications
- Legally required entities, if necessary to comply with law, court orders, or regulatory requests
- Internal campaign staff and authorized volunteers, strictly for campaign-related purposes
We do not share your mobile phone number with political committees, advertisers, corporations, or data brokers.
4. Your Choices and Opt-Out Rights
You may opt out of our SMS communications at any time by replying:
- 'STOP'
- 'QUIT'
- 'END'
- 'CANCEL'
- 'UNSUBSCRIBE'
Once processed, you will no longer receive SMS messages from Zeeshan for Texas unless you choose to opt in again.
For help, reply 'HELP' or email us at info@zeeshanfortexas.com.
5. Data Protection and Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to safeguard your information, including:
- Secure transmission of SMS data
- Restricted access to campaign databases
- Industry-standard security practices by our SMS vendors
Although we follow best practices, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection of your information.
6. Data Retention
We retain SMS-related information only for as long as necessary to:
- Operate our campaign
- Operate our campaign
- Operate our campaign
When no longer needed, data is securely deleted or anonymized.
7. Children's Privacy
Our SMS program is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this SMS Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on our campaign website, and the 'Effective Date' will be updated accordingly. Continued participation in the SMS program after changes means you accept the updated policy.
9. Contact Us
For questions regarding this SMS Privacy Policy or your data rights, please contact:
Zeeshan for Texas — 'Time For Us. People Over Politics.'
Thank you for supporting Zeeshan for Texas. Together, we're building a Congress that puts people over politics.
Your trust is our responsibility, and we're committed to protecting your privacy.