Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions

Effective Date: February 13, 2025
Introduction

At Maine Equal Justice, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard personal information in connection with our SMS/MMS messaging services, in compliance with TCR registration requirements.

Information We Collect
We collect your information when you complete the Contact Form on our website. The information collected may include your name, email address, phone number, or other details to help us reach out to you and answer your questions.

How We Obtain Consent
By opting into our messaging services through our contact form you provide explicit consent to receive SMS/MMS text messages. We do not send messages without prior opt-in.

How We Use Information
The information we collect is used solely to provide support regarding requests for help, information, or services, and to comply with TCR registration requirements.

We Do Not Sell Your Information
We will never sell your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. Your information is used only for the purposes outlined in this policy.

Sharing of Information
We will never share, trade, or otherwise sell your personal information such as Phone numbers and SMS consent to third parties under any circumstances.

Opting Out
You can opt out at any time by replying STOP.

Your Privacy Rights
You have the following rights with respect to your personal information:

• Access: You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.

• Correction: You may request that we update or correct any inaccuracies in your personal information.

• Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to any legal obligations we have to retain it.

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

Updates to This Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. If there are material changes to the way we collect, use, or share your information, we will notify you by updating the “Effective Date” at the top of this page. Continued participation in the Campaign after such changes will be deemed acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

Compliance with The Campaign Registry (TCR)

By participating in our SMS Campaign, you acknowledge that Maine Equal Justice has registered our SMS marketing campaign under TCR guidelines, and that we comply with TCR requirements for transparency and consent.

If you have any questions please contact us using the contact information at the bottom of this page. 

Terms of Service for SMS Messaging

1. Introduction

Welcome to Maine Equal Justice’s SMS messaging service. By opting in to receive SMS messages from Maine Equal Justice ("we," "us," or "our"), you agree to these Terms of Service ("Terms"). These Terms govern your use of our SMS messaging services and are in compliance with The Campaign Registry (TCR) and other applicable regulations.

2. Consent to Receive Messages

By subscribing to our SMS service, you provide your express consent to receive informational text messages from us. Message frequency may vary based on your interactions with us.

• Opt-In: You must explicitly opt-in to receive SMS messages from us by checking the opt-in box in our Contact Form or by any other method we provide.
• Opt-Out: You may opt-out of receiving SMS messages at any time by texting STOP to any message.

3. Message and Data Rates

Standard message and data rates may apply. Please check with your mobile carrier for details

on your plan and any associated charges.

4. Privacy and Data Security

Your privacy is important to us. We will collect, use, and share your information as described in our Privacy Policy, which is available at https://maineequaljustice.org/about-us/privacy-policy/. We are committed to ensuring your information is kept secure and used responsibly.

5. TCR Compliance

We comply with The Campaign Registry (TCR) requirements, including registering our campaigns and adhering to guidelines on message content and frequency. You acknowledge and agree that:

• No Unsolicited Messages: We will only send messages to individuals who have expressly opted in.
• Content Compliance: All message content will comply with TCR guidelines, including restrictions on certain types of content (e.g., prohibited content categories).
• Message Frequency may vary in order to provide the information and services you’ve requested.

6. Modifications

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the updated Terms on our website. Your continued use of our SMS service constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties and will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of your use of our SMS service.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding these Terms or our SMS service, please contact us at admin@mejp.org

Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about this policy, please contact us at

Maine Equal Justice
126 Sewall Street
Augusta, ME 04330
Toll-free 1-866-626-7059
info@mejp.org