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Privacy Policy

Effective September 8, 2026. This policy replaces all prior versions.

Modern Cartographers ("Modern Cartographers," "we," "us," or "our") is a political consulting and campaign services firm. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect through www.moderncartographers.com and our related client tools, how we use it, who we share it with, and the choices you have. By using this website you agree to this policy.

A note on the data we handle for clients. Much of our work involves voter files, audience data, and constituent lists that belong to our clients. This policy covers information we collect about you as a visitor to this website or as a person who contacts us. It does not govern data we process on a client's behalf under a services agreement; that data stays subject to the client's own policies and our contract with them.

Information we collect

Information you give us. When you fill out a form, request a strategy session, apply for a client account, or email or call us, we collect what you choose to send: typically your name, email address, phone number, organization, race or jurisdiction, and whatever you write in the message field.

Client and billing information. If you become a client, we collect the information needed to run and bill your engagement, including contact details for your team, committee or entity information, and billing contacts. We do not store full payment card numbers on this website; payments are handled through our invoicing and payment providers.

Text messaging information. If you opt in to receive text messages from us, we collect your mobile number, your consent record, and message delivery data. See Text messaging below.

Information collected automatically. Like most websites, we automatically receive certain technical information when you visit: IP address, browser and device type, referring page, pages viewed, and timestamps. We collect this through server logs and, where you have consented, through analytics cookies.

Cookies and analytics

A cookie is a small file a website stores in your browser. We use two categories:

  • Strictly necessary. These keep the site working, for example remembering that you have unlocked a client-access page. They are always active and do not track you across other sites.
  • Analytics. We use Google Analytics to understand which pages people read and how they arrive, so we can improve the site. These cookies are set only after you accept them using the banner shown on your first visit. If you decline, or ignore the banner, no analytics cookies are set and no analytics data is sent.

You can change your choice at any time from the "Cookie settings" link in the footer, and you can clear or block cookies in your browser settings. Google's own handling of analytics data is described in Google's privacy policy. We have IP anonymization enabled and we do not enable Google Analytics advertising or cross-device features on this site.

Some pages embed forms hosted by Paperform. Those embeds are provided by Paperform and are subject to Paperform's privacy policy in addition to this one.

How we use information

  • To respond to your inquiry and provide the consulting services you asked about.
  • To deliver, support, and bill for services under a client agreement.
  • To send updates, research, and marketing about our services, where permitted by law.
  • To operate, secure, troubleshoot, and improve this website.
  • To comply with legal obligations, including campaign finance and telecommunications rules.
  • To establish, exercise, or defend legal claims.

Text messaging

If you opt in to text messages, you are consenting to receive messages from Modern Cartographers at the number you provided. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to any message to opt out and HELP for help, or contact us using the details below.

We do not share or sell mobile numbers, text-messaging opt-in data, or consent records with third parties for their own marketing purposes. Opt-in data is used only to deliver the messages you asked for and is shared only with the messaging carriers and platform vendors required to send them.

How we share information

We do not sell your personal information. We share it only in these circumstances:

  • Service providers. Vendors who host our site, send our email and text messages, process payments, and provide analytics, acting on our instructions and bound to protect the information.
  • Clients and partners, where you have asked us to connect you with one, or where a project we run jointly requires it.
  • Legal and safety. When required by law, subpoena, or regulation, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Modern Cartographers, our clients, or the public.
  • Business transfers. In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, in which case we will require the recipient to honor this policy.

Advertising data partners

When you visit this website, cookies and similar technologies may be used by our online data partners or vendors to associate your visit with other information they hold about you, including by association with your email or postal address, so that we or they may send relevant communications. You may opt out of this advertising at app.retention.com/optout.

Your privacy rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you, to correct it, to delete it, to obtain a portable copy, and to opt out of targeted advertising or any sale or sharing of personal information. Residents of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Texas, Virginia, and other states with comprehensive privacy laws have these rights under those laws; if you are in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, you have comparable rights under the GDPR.

To make a request, email strategy@moderncartographers.com with "Privacy Request" in the subject line. We will verify your request and respond within the time required by applicable law. We will not discriminate against you for exercising these rights. You may designate an authorized agent to act for you where the law allows.

Data retention

We keep personal information only as long as we need it for the purposes described above, and then for any additional period required by campaign finance, tax, telecommunications, or other recordkeeping rules. Inquiry records are generally retained while there is an active or reasonably anticipated engagement; text-messaging consent records are retained for as long as required to demonstrate consent.

Data security

We use industry-standard administrative and technical safeguards to protect personal information, including encryption in transit across this website. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children's privacy

This website is intended for professional and adult audiences and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn we have, we will delete it. A parent or guardian may contact us using the details below.

Third-party links

Our site links to other websites we do not control. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices, and we encourage you to read their policies before providing information to them.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices or the law. We will revise the effective date at the top of this page, and material changes will be announced on this page. Continued use of the site after an update means you accept the revised policy.

Contact us

Questions about this policy or how we handle your information: