PRIVACY POLICY, TERMS OF USE, AND ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY

Friends of Radwan Chowdhury

Last Updated: April 14, 2026

1. INTRODUCTION AND ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS

Welcome to radwancampaign.com (the “Website”), the official website of Friends of Radwan Chowdhury (the “Committee,” “we,” “our,” or “us”), a political campaign committee organized and operating in accordance with the laws of the State of Maryland and all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including election, privacy, consumer protection, and telecommunications regulations.

This Privacy Policy, Terms of Use, and Acceptable Use Policy (collectively, the “Agreement”) govern your access to and use of the Website and related services, including but not limited to online contributions, volunteer participation, event registration, communications (including email, calls, and text messaging), digital outreach, and advocacy activities.

By accessing, using, or interacting with the Website or our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be legally bound by this Agreement and to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree, you should not access or use the Website.

2. DEFINITIONS

“User” means any visitor, donor, volunteer, supporter, or individual accessing the Website.
“Service” means the Website and any related online tools, forms, communications, or digital services.
“User Content” means information or content submitted by a User.
“Committee Content” means all content published by or on behalf of the Committee.

3. CAMPAIGN PURPOSE AND SCOPE

The Website is intended solely for lawful political purposes, including:

Providing information about the candidate and campaign platform;
Facilitating lawful political contributions;
Recruiting volunteers and supporters;
Communicating campaign messages and engaging in constitutionally protected political speech.

Nothing on this Website constitutes legal, financial, or professional advice.

4. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

All Committee Content is owned by or licensed to Friends of Radwan Chowdhury and is protected by U.S. copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.

You may share Committee Content for non-commercial political purposes with proper attribution, provided the content is not altered or misleading.

5. PRIVACY POLICY

a) Information We Collect

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website or interact with the Committee through digital or offline channels.

We may collect personal information when you voluntarily:

Make a political contribution;
Sign up for emails, text messages (SMS/MMS), events, or volunteer opportunities;
Complete online forms, petitions, or surveys;
Contact the Committee or engage with campaign activities.

The types of information we may collect include:

Contact Information: Name, email address, cell phone number, and mailing address;
Donation Information: Payment and billing details, as required for lawful political contributions;
Professional Information: Employer and occupation, as required under Maryland Election Law and applicable federal regulations;
Volunteer Information: Skills, availability, and areas of interest;
Technical and Usage Data and Security: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and interactions with our website or digital communications.

All information collected is limited to what is reasonably necessary to support campaign operations, legal compliance, and constituent engagement.

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13, in compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

b) Communications and Telecommunications Compliance

By providing your contact information, you consent to receive communications from the Committee, including emails, calls, and text messages (SMS/MMS), in accordance with applicable law.

Text Messaging (SMS/MMS): Communications are sent in compliance with the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and applicable carrier regulations. Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply. You may opt out at any time by replying “STOP,” and request assistance by replying “HELP.”
Email Communications: All email communications comply with the CAN-SPAM Act. Each message will include a clear identification of the sender and an option to unsubscribe.

We maintain records of consent where required and honor all opt-out and do-not-contact requests in a timely manner.

C) Political Contributions and Donor Certifications

All political contributions must strictly adhere to the Maryland Election Law, the regulations of the Maryland State Board of Elections, and all applicable federal statutes and oversight requirements, including those governed by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

By making a contribution, you certify that:

You are a United States citizen or lawfully admitted permanent resident;
This contribution is made from your own personal funds and not from the funds of another person or entity;
You are not a foreign national, federal contractor, corporation, labor union, or other prohibited source;
You are at least 18 years of age or otherwise legally permitted to contribute;
Your contribution does not exceed applicable contribution limits.

Contributor information, including name, address, occupation, employer, and contribution amount, may be disclosed publicly as required by law. Contributions are not tax-deductible.

d) Use and Sharing of Your Information

We use and process personal information solely for lawful campaign, operational, and compliance purposes, including to:

Process Contributions and Maintain Records: Facilitate donations and maintain records as required under applicable federal, state, and local election and campaign finance laws;
Communicate with You: Provide campaign-related communications, including updates, events, volunteer opportunities, and advocacy messages, in compliance with applicable telecommunications and consumer protection laws;
Respond to Inquiries: Address questions, requests, and other communications submitted to the Committee;
Improve Website and Outreach: Analyze usage, enhance Website functionality, security, and user experience, and improve campaign outreach effectiveness;
Ensure Legal Compliance: Fulfill obligations under applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and reporting requirements.

We do not sell, trade, rent, or otherwise exchange personal information for monetary or commercial purposes.

We may share personal information only as necessary and permitted by law in the following circumstances:

Legal and Regulatory Requirements: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or reporting obligations, including campaign finance disclosure requirements;
Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors and service providers (such as payment processors, website hosting providers, and communications platforms) who are contractually obligated to safeguard information and use it solely for authorized purposes;
Affiliated Campaign or Political Partners: With affiliated political organizations or partners, only where you have provided explicit consent or as otherwise permitted by applicable law.

All use and sharing of information is conducted in accordance with applicable federal and state laws, including election, privacy, and telecommunications regulations.

e) SMS and Communications Consent

By providing and submitting your mobile/cell phone number and opting in, you consent to receive recurring campaign-related calls and text messages (SMS/MMS), including automated messages, from Friends of Radwan Chowdhury. These messages may include updates, event information, and fundraising solicitations.

Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply. Consent to receive text messages is not a condition of making a contribution or engaging with the Committee.

You may opt out of receiving messages at any time by replying “STOP,” after which no further messages will be sent, or request assistance by replying “HELP.”

All communications are sent in compliance with applicable federal and state laws, including the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and relevant telecommunications regulations. Your mobile/cell phone information will not be sold, rented, or shared with third parties for marketing purposes. For more information, please review our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions.

f) Third-Party Service Providers

We may use trusted third-party vendors (such as payment processors, email platforms, texting services, and analytics providers) who are contractually required to protect personal information and comply with applicable laws.

Payment information is transmitted securely using industry-standard encryption. We do not store full credit card numbers on our servers.

g) Cookies, Tracking, Analytics, and Advertising

The Website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies (including pixels, tags, and scripts) to support core functionality, analyze traffic and user engagement, improve performance, and enhance campaign outreach and communications.

We may use third-party analytics and advertising services (such as Google Analytics and similar platforms) to collect and process aggregated and de-identified information about how users interact with the Website and digital communications. These technologies may collect information such as IP address, browser type, device identifiers, pages visited, and interaction data. We do not use these technologies to collect or access sensitive financial information such as full payment details.

Where applicable, cookies and tracking technologies may also be used to support lawful digital communications and outreach efforts, including email and SMS campaigns, in compliance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations, including consumer protection and telecommunications requirements.

You may control or manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or any cookie consent tools made available on the Website. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality or performance of the Website.

By continuing to use the Website, you consent to the use of cookies and similar technologies as described in this Policy, to the extent permitted by applicable law.

h) External Links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites or platforms, including social media services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third parties, and we encourage you to review their policies before providing information.

i) Legal Disclosure

We may disclose personal information if required by law, subpoena, court order, or lawful government request.

6. USER CHOICE, OPT-OUT, AND COMMUNICATION PREFERENCES

You have the right to control how and when we communicate with you. Our campaign respects your privacy choices and complies with all applicable county, state, and federal regulations regarding political communications.

You may update your preferences or opt out of specific communication types at any time through the options below:

Emails: Click the “Unsubscribe” link provided at the bottom of any campaign email to stop receiving future email communications.
Text Messages (SMS/MMS): Reply STOP to any text message from the campaign to unsubscribe. (Message and data rates may apply.)
Phone Calls or Voicemails: You may request removal from our calling lists during a call or by contacting us directly through our email at [email protected].
Postal Mail: To stop receiving printed mail, please contact us at [email protected] with your full name and mailing address.
Social Media and Digital Ads: You may update your ad preferences or limit targeted communications through your platform account settings (e.g., Facebook Ad Preferences, X Privacy Settings).
Preference Center: Visit https://radwancampaign.com/privacy-policy-terms-of-use-and-acceptable-use-policy to view, customize, or fully opt out from campaign contact across all available communication channels.

Please note:

Opting out of campaign communications will not affect legally required notices, contribution receipts, compliance disclosures, or other transactional communications mandated by law or election authorities.
If you are a volunteer, donor, or event registrant, some necessary communications (such as donation confirmations or event details) may continue as permitted by law.
We process opt-out requests promptly and in compliance with the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), CAN-SPAM Act, Maryland, and relevant county campaign regulations.
Your Rights: Subject to applicable federal and state laws, including election, consumer protection, and telecommunications regulations, you have the following rights regarding your personal information and communications:
- Access and Correction: You may request access to the personal information we maintain about you and request corrections or updates where appropriate.
- Opt-Out of Communications: You may opt out of receiving campaign communications at any time. For email, you may use the unsubscribe link provided in each message. For text messages (SMS/MMS), you may reply “STOP” to discontinue messages or “HELP” for assistance, in accordance with applicable telecommunications laws.
- Deletion Requests: You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations, including recordkeeping requirements under applicable election laws and other regulatory requirements.

If you believe you have received a communication in error, wish to exercise your rights, or would like to report a concern, please contact the Committee at [email protected]. We will review and respond to all requests in accordance with applicable law and within required timeframes. For additional information, please refer to our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions.

7. TERMS OF USE

a) Lawful Use

You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in compliance with all applicable city, county, state, and federal laws, including election and campaign-finance laws.

b) User Content

You retain ownership of User Content you submit. By submitting User Content, you grant the Committee a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use such content for campaign-related purposes.

You are solely responsible for User Content and represent that you have the legal right to submit it.

c) No Endorsement

User Content does not constitute endorsement by the Committee and may be removed at the Committee’s discretion.

8. ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY

You may not use the Website to:

Post false, misleading, defamatory, or unlawful content;
Harass, threaten, intimidate, or impersonate others;
Upload malicious code or attempt to compromise Website security;
Engage in voter suppression, election interference, or unlawful political activity;
Use bots, scrapers, or automated tools without authorization.

The Committee reserves the right to remove content or restrict access at its sole discretion.

9. COPYRIGHT AND DMCA NOTICE

We comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 512).

DMCA notices may be submitted to:

Email: [email protected]

10. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES

The Website is provided “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE.” We disclaim all express or implied warranties, including accuracy, reliability, or fitness for a particular purpose.

11. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Friends of Radwan Chowdhury shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Website.

Your sole remedy is to discontinue use.

12. INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Friends of Radwan Chowdhury, the candidate, officers, staff, volunteers, and agents from claims arising out of your use of the Website or violation of this Agreement.

13. GOVERNING LAW AND VENUE

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Maryland. Any legal action shall be brought exclusively in a court of competent jurisdiction located in Maryland.

14. POLICY UPDATES & MODIFICATIONS

We reserve the right to update or modify this Agreement and Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in legal, regulatory, or operational requirements. Any such updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

Your continued use of the Website or engagement with the Committee after such changes are posted constitutes your acknowledgment and acceptance of the updated terms, to the extent permitted by applicable federal and state law.

15. CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data handling practices, you may contact the Committee through the contact form on our website or by reaching out directly using the official campaign contact information provided.

We will respond to all inquiries in accordance with applicable federal and state laws, including election, consumer protection, and telecommunications regulations, and will make reasonable efforts to address requests related to access, correction, or removal of personal information, as permitted or required by law.

Friends of Radwan Chowdhury, PO Box – 1674, Burtonsville, MD 20866

Email: [email protected] | Website: https://www.radwancampaign.com

DISCLAIMER

By Authority: Friends of Radwan Chowdhury.

Authorized by Radwan Chowdhury for Montgomery County Council At-Large. Moitreyi Nayek – Treasurer.

Not authorized by any other candidate or candidate’s committee.

Friends of Radwan Chowdhury, PO Box # 1674, Burtonsville, MD 20866