Privacy Policy

"Friends of Austin May" ("we", "us", or "our") operates the "A Better Way MC" website (abetterwaymc.com), noted here as the "Service." This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and disclose information from users of our website.

Text messaging

Text messaging originator opt-in data, emails, and consent will not be shared with any third parties unless required by law. By signing up for text message updates, you agree to receive political text messages from Friends of Austin May at the mobile number you provided. Message frequency may vary based on your interactions, upcoming events, or important notices from Friends of Austin May. Message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier plan. For assistance, please email us at austinmay@abetterwaymc.com. You can reply STOP to opt out of text messages at any time. Text messaging opt-in data and consent will not be sold or shared with third parties or affiliates for their marketing or promotional purposes. For more information about how we collect, use, or share your data, please review the rest of this Privacy Policy below.

Information we collect

We collect a variety of information from and about our users in order to provide, improve, and personalize our services. The types of information we collect include but are not limited to:

1. First and last name
2. Phone number
3. Email address
4. Usage data

Methods of collection

We collect information in several ways:

1. Directly from you: When you register on our site, place an order, subscribe to our newsletter, fill out a form, or directly contact us.
2. Automatically: As you navigate through our site, we automatically collect information about your equipment, browsing actions, and patterns, such as IP addresses, cookies, and usage details.
3. Public sources: We may collect information about you from publicly accessible sources, such as social media profiles, government databases, and other online platforms, to verify accuracy, enhance user profiles, or provide more personalized services.
4. Communication and feedback: We may collect information when you participate in surveys, provide feedback, or engage with us through social media, email, or other channels.

Information sharing and disclosure

Friends of Austin May maintains strict privacy policies to protect the personal information of our users. Text messaging opt-in data and consent will not be sold or shared with third parties or affiliates for their marketing or promotional purposes. We may share your personal information in the following situations:

1. Service providers: With third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing, data analysis, email delivery, hosting, customer service, and marketing assistance.
2. Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, bankruptcy, or other transaction involving the sale or transfer of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
3. Legal requirements: When required by law, such as to comply with a subpoena, court order, or other legal process.
4. Protecting rights and safety: When necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of our organization, our users, or others.
5. Affiliates: With our affiliates for internal business purposes.
6. Analytics and advertising: With third-party analytics providers and advertising networks to deliver personalized ads and understand how users interact with our services.
7. Public forums: Information shared in public forums may be visible to others.
8. Aggregate or anonymized information: We may share aggregate or anonymized information that cannot reasonably be used to identify you.

Information protection

We are committed to ensuring the security of the personal information we collect, and implement technical, administrative, and physical measures designed to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include but are not limited to:

1. Encryption: We use industry-standard encryption protocols to protect sensitive data during transmission and in storage.
2. Access controls: We restrict access to personal information to authorized personnel only, using authentication measures such as passwords, multi-factor authentication, and role-based access controls.
3. Monitoring and auditing: Our systems are continuously monitored for vulnerabilities and threats, with regular audits to ensure our practices meet current standards.
4. Data minimization: We limit the collection and retention of personal data to what is necessary, and securely delete or anonymize data that is no longer needed.
5. Third-party security: When working with third-party providers who process data on our behalf, we ensure they have appropriate security measures in place.

While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee its absolute security. We continually update and improve our security practices to protect your data.

Your rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

1. Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
2. Correction: You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
3. Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal data.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

Opt-out

You can opt out of future communications from us by:

1. Following the unsubscribe instructions included in each email.
2. Replying "STOP" to any text message to discontinue text communications.

Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and actions. Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining until they expire or are deleted) or "session" (deleted when you close your browser). We use cookies and tracking technologies to:

1. Ensure the security and integrity of our website.
2. Remember your preferences and settings.
3. Analyze site traffic and user behavior to improve our services.
4. Deliver relevant advertising and marketing communications.
5. Provide a personalized experience based on your interests and activities.

Most web browsers let you configure your cookie settings, including blocking or deleting cookies. Note that disabling cookies may prevent some features of our website from functioning properly.

Contact information

If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please contact us by email at austinmay@abetterwaymc.com.

Changes to this policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page, and we advise you to review it periodically.

Last updated: December 03, 2025