Effective Date: 8/6/2026
Lead Maine (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors and users (“you” or “your”) of our website. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information through our website. By accessing and using our website, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect:
- Personal Information: We may collect personal information you voluntarily provide to us, such as your name, email address, postal address, phone number, and any other information you submit through our website’s forms.
- Text Messaging Opt-In Data: If you choose to opt-in to receive text messages from us, we may collect your phone number and related data required for text messaging services.
- Automatically Collected Information: When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, browser, and usage patterns. This information may include IP addresses, cookies, and other tracking technologies.
Use of Information:
- We may use the personal information you provide to us for the following purposes:
- To communicate with you, respond to your inquiries, and provide information about our campaign.
- To send you updates, newsletters, and other campaign-related information.
- To analyze and improve our website’s performance, content, and user experience.
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our rights and agreements.
- Text Messaging Opt-In Data: Your phone number and related data collected for text messaging services will only be used to send you messages related to the specific Lead Maine program for which you expressly opted in. SMS opt-in consent and data will not be sold, rented, or shared with third parties or affiliates for their own marketing or promotional purposes.
Text Messaging and Mobile Information:
When you voluntarily provide a mobile telephone number and separately opt in to a Lead Maine text messaging program, we may use that number to send the messages described at the point of consent.
For the Lead Maine Letter to the Editor SMS Program, messages may include confirmation that we received your submission, reminders, status updates, editing or submission instructions, and responses to support requests. Message frequency varies, up to 4 messages per LTE submission. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out or HELP for help.
Consent to receive text messages is optional and is not a condition of submitting a Letter to the Editor, making a donation, receiving non-SMS assistance, or otherwise using our website.
Mobile information will not be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. Text messaging opt-in data and consent will not be sold, rented, or shared with third parties or affiliates for their own marketing or promotional use.
We may use service providers solely to operate and support our communications systems. Those providers are permitted to process information only as necessary to provide services to Lead Maine and may not use it for their own marketing.
You may withdraw SMS consent at any time by replying STOP. For assistance, reply HELP or contact info@leadmaine.com.
Data Security: We take reasonable measures to protect the security of your personal information and employ industry-standard security technologies to safeguard it. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Third-Party Services: Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those third parties when accessing their websites or services.
Children’s Privacy: Our website is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will take steps to remove such information from our records.
Updates to this Privacy Policy: We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting of the revised Privacy Policy on our website. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information on our privacy practices.
Contact Us: If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at: info@leadmaine.com