Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 1, 2025

1. Introduction

Arsenal PAC ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you participate in our surveys, receive text messages from us, or visit our websites (collectively, "Services").

By using our Services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Survey Responses

• Individual Survey Data: When you complete our surveys, we collect your individual responses along with metadata such as completion time, device type, and survey source (e.g., SMS link).
• Linked Data: Your survey responses may be linked to your phone number and publicly available voter file information (name, address, party registration, vote history) to enable targeted analysis and outreach.
• Aggregate Analysis: We analyze survey responses both individually and in aggregate to understand voter priorities, public opinion, and policy preferences.

2.2 Contact Information (SMS Program)

• Phone Number: When you receive a text message from us, we have your mobile phone number from publicly available voter files or from your prior consent to receive messages.
• Message Interaction Data: We track delivery status, opt-out requests (STOP), help requests (HELP), and survey click-through to ensure compliance and improve our communications.

2.3 Voter File Data

• Publicly Available Information: We obtain information from state voter registration files, commercial data vendors, and other public sources, including: name, address, age, gender, party registration, vote history, and modeled scores (likelihood to vote, issue preferences, etc.).
• Data Enhancement: We may append survey responses to your voter file record to refine our predictive models and targeting for future advocacy and outreach.

2.4 Technical Information

• Device & Browser Data: We may collect information about your device type, operating system, browser type, IP address, and referring URLs when you access our surveys online.
• Cookies & Analytics: We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to analyze usage patterns and improve user experience. You can disable cookies in your browser settings.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Research & Analysis: To conduct polling, research, and analysis of voter opinions and policy preferences, including matching individual survey responses to voter file data.
• Modeling & Targeting: To build predictive models, score voters, and identify persuadable or mobilizable individuals for future political advocacy and voter contact programs.
• Political Advocacy: To inform our political advocacy, issue campaigns, voter education efforts, independent expenditures, and endorsements.
• Communications: To send survey invitations, follow-up messages, and informational updates via SMS, email, or other channels (with your prior consent or as permitted by law).
• Sweepstakes Administration: To administer sweepstakes, select winners, and distribute prizes.
• Compliance & Legal Obligations: To comply with federal and state election laws, FCC regulations, and other legal requirements.
• Service Improvement: To improve our surveys, messaging programs, and user experience.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties for commercial purposes. We may share information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We work with trusted third-party vendors (survey platforms, SMS providers, data analytics firms, voter file vendors) who assist us in operating our Services. These vendors are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.
• Political Committees & Campaigns: We may share individual survey responses, contact information, and modeled scores with affiliated political committees, candidates, or allied organizations for similar political advocacy and voter contact purposes.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, subpoena, court order, or government request, or to protect our rights, safety, or property.
• Aggregate/De-identified Data: We may share aggregated or de-identified survey data with partners, researchers, or the public for educational or advocacy purposes.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or dissolution of Arsenal PAC, your information may be transferred to a successor organization.

5. SMS/Text Messaging Program

5.1 Consent & Opt-In

By providing your mobile phone number to Arsenal PAC (or by not opting out when contacted), you consent to receive text messages from us, including survey invitations, informational updates, and occasional advocacy messages. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply.

5.2 Opt-Out

You can opt out of receiving text messages at any time by replying STOP to any message. You will receive a confirmation text, and no further messages will be sent to your number. You may also reply HELP for assistance.

5.3 Carrier & Platform

Our text messaging service is provided by third-party SMS platforms and delivered via major U.S. wireless carriers. We are not responsible for delayed or undelivered messages due to carrier or platform issues.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, including:

• Survey Responses: Retained indefinitely for research, modeling, and advocacy purposes.
• Contact Information: Retained until you opt out or request deletion, or until the information becomes outdated.
• Opt-Out Records: Retained permanently to honor your preferences and ensure compliance.
• Legal Compliance: We retain records as required by federal and state election laws (typically 4+ years).

7. Your Rights & Choices

7.1 Access & Correction

You may request access to the personal information we hold about you or request corrections by contacting us at the address below. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.

7.2 Opt-Out of Communications

• SMS: Reply STOP to any text message.
• Email: Click "unsubscribe" in any email or contact us directly.
• Phone: Request removal from our call list when contacted or email us.

7.3 Data Deletion

You may request deletion of your personal information by contacting us. We will honor your request to the extent permitted by law, but we may retain certain information as required for legal compliance, dispute resolution, or legitimate political advocacy purposes.

7.4 Do Not Track

Our websites do not currently respond to "Do Not Track" browser signals. You can disable cookies and tracking technologies in your browser settings.

8. Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a minor, please contact us immediately.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our Services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. State-Specific Rights

Residents of certain states (California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, etc.) may have additional privacy rights under state law, including the right to access, correct, delete, or port your personal information, and to opt out of certain data sharing. To exercise these rights, contact us using the information below.

Contact Information

© 2025 Arsenal PAC. All rights reserved.
Paid for by Arsenal PAC and not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee.

Survey Sweepstakes Official Rules

1. Sponsor

Arsenal PAC
1100 13th Street NW, Suite 800 PMB 2005
Washington, DC 20005, United States of America
Email: [email protected]

2. Eligibility

Open to legal U.S. residents, 18 years of age or older, residing in Virginia at the time of entry. Employees, officers, and directors of Arsenal PAC, and their immediate family members (spouse, parents, children, siblings) and household members, are not eligible to participate or win.

3. Entry Period

Start: November 1, 2025, 10:00 AM ET
End: November 3, 2025, 11:59 PM ET

All entries must be received during the Entry Period. Sponsor's computer is the official timekeeping device for this Sweepstakes.

4. How to Enter

4.1 Primary Entry Method (Survey Completion)

Complete the online survey at the URL provided via text message. You must answer all questions and submit the completed survey to be entered. One (1) entry per person/phone number. Duplicate or incomplete entries will be disqualified.

4.2 Alternate Free Entry Method (AMOE)

To enter without completing the survey, send an email to [email protected] with the subject line "VA Poll Entry" and include your full name and phone number (for winner notification). One entry per person. Entries received via AMOE will have the same odds of winning as survey entries.

5. Prize

Two (2) Winners will each receive a $50 Amazon.com Gift Card (or equivalent, at Sponsor's discretion).

• Approximate Retail Value (ARV): $50 per prize; total ARV $100.
• No Cash Substitute: Prizes are non-transferable and no cash equivalent or substitution is allowed, except at Sponsor's sole discretion.
• Taxes: Winner is solely responsible for any applicable federal, state, or local taxes. Sponsor will issue an IRS Form 1099-MISC if the prize value exceeds $600.

6. Winner Selection & Notification

6.1 Selection

Two (2) winners will be selected by random drawing from all eligible entries received during the Entry Period. The drawing will be conducted on or about November 5, 2025 by Sponsor or its designated representative.

6.2 Notification

Winners will be notified via text message to the phone number provided at entry within seven (7) days of the drawing. If a winner does not respond within three (3) days of notification, or if notification is returned as undeliverable, the prize will be forfeited and an alternate winner may be selected.

6.3 Affidavit & Verification

Before receiving a prize, the winner may be required to complete and return an Affidavit of Eligibility, Liability Release, and (where legal) Publicity Release within the time specified in the notification. Failure to comply may result in disqualification and selection of an alternate winner.

7. Odds of Winning

Odds of winning depend on the total number of eligible entries received. Estimated odds: approximately 1 in 400 (based on expected 800 completed surveys for 2 prizes).

8. General Conditions

• Agreement to Official Rules: By entering, you agree to be bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of the Sponsor, which are final and binding in all respects.
• Publicity Release: By accepting a prize, winner grants Sponsor the right to use winner's name, likeness, and entry for promotional purposes without additional compensation, except where prohibited by law.
• Liability Release: By entering, you release and hold harmless Sponsor, its affiliates, service providers, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from any and all liability for any injuries, losses, or damages of any kind arising from or in connection with the Sweepstakes or acceptance, possession, or use of any prize.
• No Responsibility for Technical Issues: Sponsor is not responsible for lost, late, incomplete, invalid, unintelligible, illegible, misdirected, or postage-due entries; or for technical, hardware, software, or telephone failures, network outages, or other errors or malfunctions.
• Disqualification: Sponsor reserves the right to disqualify any entrant who violates these Official Rules, tampers with the entry process, or acts in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner.
• Void Where Prohibited: This Sweepstakes is void where prohibited by law. All federal, state, and local laws and regulations apply.

9. Privacy

Information collected in connection with this Sweepstakes is subject to Sponsor's Privacy Policy. By entering, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in the Privacy Policy and these Official Rules.

10. Sponsor

Arsenal PAC
1100 13th Street NW, Suite 800 PMB 2005
Washington, DC 20005, United States of America
[email protected]

11. Winner List

For the names of the winners, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to Arsenal PAC, Attn: Sweepstakes Winners, 1100 13th Street NW, Suite 800 PMB 2005, Washington, DC 20005, within sixty (60) days of the Entry Period end date. Winner names will also be posted at arsresearch.org for ninety (90) days following winner selection.

© 2025 Arsenal PAC. All rights reserved.
Paid for by Arsenal PAC and not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee.