Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 15, 2026

Better Choices For Democracy (“Better Choices for Ohio,” “Better Choices for California," “Better Choices,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your information.

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Mobile phone number

  • Mailing address

  • Employer or organization (if voluntarily provided)

  • Donation information (excluding full payment card information)

  • Information submitted through forms, surveys, petitions, volunteer sign-ups, event registrations, or other communications

  • Any other information you choose to provide

When you visit our website, we may also automatically collect certain technical information, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Operating system

  • Pages visited and time spent on our website

  • Cookies and similar technologies

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide information about Better Choices and our mission to improve elections and strengthen representative democracy.

  • Send newsletters, organizational updates, educational resources, advocacy opportunities, and action alerts.

  • Register you for events, webinars, trainings, or volunteer opportunities.

  • Process donations.

  • Respond to questions or requests.

  • Improve our website, communications, and programs.

  • Comply with applicable legal obligations.

SMS Communications

If you voluntarily provide your mobile phone number and opt in to receive text messages, Better Choices may send you text messages related to:

  • Organizational news and updates

  • Election reform education

  • Event invitations and reminders

  • Volunteer opportunities

  • Advocacy campaigns and opportunities to take action

  • Other communications related to our mission

Message frequency varies based on your engagement and our organizational activities.

Message and data rates may apply.

You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP to any message.

For assistance, reply HELP or contact us at info@betterchoices.vote.

SMS consent is not shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing purposes.

Information Sharing

Better Choices respects your privacy.

We do not sell, rent, lease, or trade your personal information to third parties.

We may share limited information only when necessary:

  • With trusted vendors and service providers who assist us in operating our organization, maintaining our website, managing communications, processing donations, hosting events, or managing supporter relationships.

  • To comply with applicable laws, legal processes, or governmental requests.

  • To protect the rights, safety, or property of Better Choices or others.

All vendors providing services on our behalf are expected to maintain appropriate safeguards for personal information.

Our Service Providers

Better Choices utilizes trusted third-party service providers to support our operations.

These providers may include:

  • Quorum, which serves as our constituent relationship management (CRM) platform for managing supporter information and communications.

  • Third-party payment processors that securely process donations and financial transactions. Better Choices does not store or have access to your complete payment card information.

These providers process information solely for the purpose of providing services to Better Choices and are contractually obligated to protect your information.

Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Remember user preferences

  • Measure website performance

  • Understand website usage

  • Improve user experience

You may disable cookies through your browser settings, although doing so may affect certain website functionality.

Data Security

We maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

While we strive to protect your information, no method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Your Choices

You may:

  • Unsubscribe from email communications by using the unsubscribe link included in our emails.

  • Opt out of SMS communications by replying STOP.

  • Contact us to request updates or corrections to your personal information.

Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not directed toward children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. Better Choices is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy periodically. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised Effective Date.

Contact Us

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Better Choices for Democracy
5900 Balcones Drive, Ste. 100
Austin, TX 78731
info@betterchoices.vote
www.betterchoices.vote