politikanyc.com

Effective Date: April 3, 2026

Politika LLC (“Politika,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) operates politikanyc.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information about you when you visit our Site or communicate with us, including through text messaging programs.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal information:

Information You Provide Directly

Name, email address, phone number, and other contact details submitted through forms on our Site
Messages, inquiries, and other communications you send to us
Your mobile phone number and consent when you opt into our text messaging program

Information Collected Automatically

IP address, browser type, operating system, and referring URLs
Pages visited, time spent on pages, and other usage data collected via cookies and similar technologies

2. Text Messaging Program

By opting in to receive text messages from Politika, you agree to receive recurring automated text messages, which may include political communications, campaign updates, fundraising appeals, and event information, to the mobile number you provide.

Consent to receive text messages is not a condition of any purchase or engagement with our services.

Message frequency will vary. Message and data rates may apply.

How to Opt Out

You may opt out of our text messaging program at any time by replying STOP to any message you receive from us. After opting out, you will receive a single confirmation message and no further messages will be sent unless you re-enroll.

How to Get Help

Reply HELP to any text message for assistance, or contact us directly at [email protected]. For more information on supported carriers, visit your carrier’s website.

Supported carriers include, but are not limited to: AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, Sprint, Boost Mobile, MetroPCS, U.S. Cellular, and other major U.S. carriers. Carrier participation may vary.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Respond to inquiries and communicate with you about our services
Send text messages and other communications you have consented to receive
Operate and improve our Site
Comply with legal obligations
Protect the rights and safety of Politika and others

We do not sell, rent, or share your mobile phone number or text messaging opt-in data with third parties for their own marketing purposes.

4. Sharing of Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

With service providers who assist us in operating our Site and communications programs, subject to confidentiality obligations
With clients and campaign committees as necessary to provide our services, where you have consented
In response to lawful legal process, court orders, or governmental requests
To protect the rights, property, or safety of Politika, our clients, or others
In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, where permitted by law

We do not share your text messaging opt-in information or consent with any third party without your express written consent, except as required by law or as necessary to operate the messaging program (e.g., transmission via carriers).

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect usage data and improve your experience. You may disable cookies through your browser settings, although doing so may affect certain features of the Site.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, comply with legal obligations, and resolve disputes. Text messaging opt-in records are retained for a minimum of four years in accordance with applicable regulations.

7. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure.

8. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our Site and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

10. Your Rights

Depending on your state of residence, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your data. To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the revised policy on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the Site or our messaging program after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

12. SMS / Text Messaging Communications

This section describes how Politika NYC collects, uses, and protects information associated with our SMS messaging program. This section supplements the other provisions of this Privacy Policy and controls in the event of any conflict with respect to SMS-related data.

Information Collected Through SMS Opt-In

When you opt in to receive SMS messages from Politika NYC, we collect:

Your mobile phone number
The date and time of your opt-in
The method by which you opted in (web form submission or verbal consent during consultation)
Your responses to program messages, including confirmation (“YES”) and opt-out (“STOP”) replies
Message delivery and engagement metadata provided by our SMS service providers

How SMS Information Is Used

Mobile phone numbers and related SMS opt-in data are used solely for the purpose of operating the Politika NYC SMS messaging program, which includes:

Sending campaign approval requests, content review notifications, and service coordination messages to active clients
Responding to HELP requests and processing STOP opt-out requests
Maintaining records of consent as required by applicable law and carrier regulations
Troubleshooting delivery issues and providing customer support

SMS Sharing Disclosure

No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. Information sharing to subcontractors in support services, such as customer service, is permitted. All other use categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

Specifically, Politika NYC does not sell, rent, lease, or otherwise transfer SMS opt-in data, mobile phone numbers, or consent records to:

Third-party marketers or advertisers
Affiliated entities for marketing or promotional purposes
Data brokers or list resellers
Political campaigns or committees other than those for whom you are an authorized contact

Service Providers

We use third-party service providers to operate the SMS program (for example, SMS gateway providers and CRM platforms that facilitate message delivery and consent recordkeeping). These service providers are contractually bound to use SMS-related data only for the purpose of providing services to Politika NYC and may not use, share, or disclose this information for any other purpose.

Data Retention

We retain SMS opt-in records, consent timestamps, and opt-out records for as long as necessary to comply with applicable legal, regulatory, and carrier-imposed recordkeeping obligations, including the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and CTIA Messaging Principles and Best Practices.

Your Rights

You may opt out of the SMS program at any time by replying STOP to any message, which will immediately cease all further SMS messages. You may request information about the data we maintain about you, or request deletion of your SMS records (subject to legal retention requirements), by contacting us at [email protected].

Additional SMS Terms

For complete terms governing the SMS program, including opt-in procedures, message frequency, and supported carriers, please review our SMS Terms & Conditions.

13. Contact Us

Politika LLC

New York, NY

Email: [email protected]

Website: politikanyc.com

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