PRIVACY POLICY, TERMS OF USE, AND ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY

Friends of Radwan Chowdhury

Last Updated: January 6, 2026

1. INTRODUCTION

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 applicable federal election and communications laws.

This Privacy Policy, Terms of Use, and Acceptable Use Policy (collectively, the “Agreement”) govern your access to and use of the Website, including donations, volunteer engagement, communications, digital outreach, and advocacy activities.

By accessing or using this Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be legally bound by this Agreement.

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

We may collect personal information when you:

Make a political contribution;
Sign up for emails, text messages, events, or volunteer opportunities;
Complete online forms or surveys;
Contact the Committee.

Information may include your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, employer, occupation, IP address, and payment-related information, as required by Maryland Election Law and applicable federal law.

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) 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.

c) Use of Information

We use personal information to:

Process contributions and comply with legal reporting requirements;
Communicate campaign news, events, volunteer opportunities, and advocacy messages;
Respond to inquiries;
Improve Website functionality, security, and outreach effectiveness.

We do not sell personal information.

d) SMS and Communications Consent

By providing your phone number, you consent to receive campaign-related calls and text messages, including automated messages, from Friends of Radwan Chowdhury. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency varies. You may opt out at any time by replying STOP, and request help by replying HELP.

Consent to receive text messages is not a condition of making a contribution.

e) 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.

f) Cookies, Analytics, and Advertising

The Website uses cookies and similar technologies to:

Enable core functionality;
Analyze traffic and engagement;
Improve performance and outreach.

We may use third-party analytics services (such as Google Analytics) and advertising tools that collect aggregated usage data. These technologies do not provide us with direct access to your personal financial information.

You may manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or the cookie notice presented on the Website.

g) 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.

h) Legal Disclosure

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

6. USER CHOICE, OPT-OUT, AND PREFERENCE CENTER

You may opt out of campaign communications at any time:

Emails: Use the unsubscribe link included in each email;
Text Messages: Reply STOP;
Preference Center: Visit [Preference Center URL] to manage communication preferences.

Opting out of communications does not affect legally required notices or contribution disclosures.

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 may update this Agreement at any time. Continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

15. CONTACT INFORMATION

Friends of Radwan Chowdhury

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.radwancampaign.com

DISCLAIMER

Paid for by the Friends of Radwan Chowdhury.

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