TERMS OF SERVICE
Effective Date: November 15, 2025
Committee Name: Menist for Senate
1. Committee Status
This website is operated by Menist for Senate, the authorized single-candidate committee for Evan R. Menist for New York State Senate.
All contributions are subject to New York State election law and reporting requirements.
2. Use of the Website
By accessing this Site, you agree to use it for lawful purposes and in compliance with applicable law.
You may not:
Attempt to interfere with Site functionality
Submit false or fraudulent information
Use the Site for unlawful or abusive purposes
3. Contributions
Online contributions are processed through ActBlue.
By making a contribution, you certify that:
You are a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.
The contribution is made from your own funds.
The funds are not being provided by another person for the purpose of making this contribution.
You meet all requirements under New York State election law.
Contributions are not tax deductible.
The Campaign reserves the right to refuse or refund any contribution to ensure compliance with applicable law.
4. Text Messaging Program
The Campaign uses Scale to Win to send political text messages.
By voluntarily providing your mobile number and opting in:
You consent to receive recurring political text messages.
Message frequency varies.
Message and data rates may apply.
Consent is not required to make a donation.
You may opt out at any time by replying STOP.
For help, reply HELP or contact erica@menistforsenate.com.
5. Intellectual Property
All campaign materials on this Site are the property of the Campaign and may not be used for commercial purposes without written permission.
6. Disclaimer of Warranties
This Site is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee uninterrupted access or error-free operation.
7. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of New York.
PRIVACY POLICY
Effective Date: November 15, 2025
1. Information We Collect
We collect information you voluntarily provide, including:
Name
Mailing address
Email address
Phone number
Employer and occupation (for donation reporting)
Donation information
We do not collect digital petition signatures or background information.
2. Donation Processing (ActBlue)
Online donations are processed through ActBlue.
Payment information is transmitted directly to ActBlue.
We do not store full credit card numbers.
Donor information required by law may be publicly reported to the New York State Board of Elections.
3. Text Messaging (Scale to Win)
If you opt in to receive text messages:
We may send political updates, event information, and fundraising appeals.
You may opt out at any time by replying STOP.
Mobile numbers are not sold for commercial marketing purposes.
4. Website Analytics
We use Squarespace and Google Analytics to collect:
IP address
Browser type
Device information
Pages visited
Referral source
This information is used to improve website performance and campaign communications.
You may disable cookies in your browser settings.
5. Information Sharing
We share information only with:
Campaign staff
Authorized vendors (ActBlue, Scale to Win, Squarespace, Google Analytics)
Legal or compliance authorities as required by law
We do not sell personal information for commercial profit.
6. Public Disclosure of Contributions
Under New York State election law, certain donor information may be publicly reported and made available through the New York State Board of Elections.
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect personal information. However, no system can guarantee complete security.
8. Your Choices
You may:
Opt out of emails using unsubscribe links
Opt out of text messages by replying STOP
Contact us to correct inaccurate information
Donation records required by law cannot be deleted once reported.
9. Updates
We may update this policy periodically. Changes will be posted with a revised effective date.