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Privacy Policy.
How we handle the information you share with the campaign.
Effective Date: 2026-05-21
Friends of Johnny Mautz ("we", "us", "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.
Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly to us, including:
- Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and other contact information
- Payment information when you make a contribution (processed by our payment provider Anedot; we do not store full card numbers)
- Demographic and political information you voluntarily share
- Communications between you and our campaign
How We Use Information
- Communicate with you about the campaign, events, and opportunities to get involved
- Process contributions and comply with Maryland State Board of Elections and FEC reporting requirements where applicable
- Improve our website and outreach
- Comply with applicable law
Text Messaging (SMS)
If you opt in to receive text messages from Friends of Johnny Mautz, message and data rates may apply. Message frequency may vary. Messaging may include requests for donation. You may reply "STOP" at any time to opt out, or "HELP" for help.
Text Messaging Opt-In Data: We will not share or sell your text messaging opt-in data, consent, or related personal information with any third parties, unless required by law.
Sharing of Information
We may share information with service providers acting on our behalf (such as email service providers, payment processors, and text-messaging vendors) under contracts that limit their use of the information. We may also disclose information when required by law or by Maryland / FEC reporting obligations.
We do not sell your personal information.
Your Choices
- Email: Unsubscribe at any time using the link at the bottom of any email.
- Text messages: Reply STOP to opt out, HELP for help.
- Postal mail: Contact us at info@JohnnyMautz.com to be removed.
- Access and correction: Request access to or correction of your information by emailing the same address.
Data Retention
We retain donor and voter contact information for the duration of the four-year election cycle. Following the cycle, non-donor contact information is purged or transferred to the Senate office at the donor's or voter's request. Donor records required by Maryland State Board of Elections reporting law are retained for the period required by that law.
Children's Privacy
Children's Privacy
This site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please email info@JohnnyMautz.com and we'll remove it promptly.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The Effective Date above reflects the most recent revision.
Contact
Questions about this Privacy Policy? Email info@JohnnyMautz.com or write to Friends of Johnny Mautz, P.O. Box 33, St. Michaels, Maryland 21663.