Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 1, 2026

Last Updated: May 20, 2026

The Independent Movement (“TIM,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you visit our website, sign up for updates, complete forms, make donations, participate in surveys, or communicate with us by email, text message, phone, or other channels.

By using our website or providing information to us, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Mailing address

  • Phone number

  • Donation information

  • Employer and occupation, where required or appropriate

  • Survey responses

  • Event registrations

  • Volunteer interests

  • Communications preferences

  • Any other information you choose to provide

We may also automatically collect certain technical information when you use our website, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device type

  • Operating system

  • Referring website

  • Pages visited

  • Time and date of visit

  • Cookies, pixels, tags, and similar tracking technologies

  • General location information derived from your IP address

If you make a donation, payment information may be collected and processed by our third-party payment processor. We do not store full credit card numbers on our website.

2. How We Use Information


We may use information we collect to:

  • Communicate with you

  • Send updates, alerts, newsletters, and advocacy messages

  • Send fundraising messages

  • Send voter information and civic engagement messages

  • Process donations

  • Provide receipts and donation confirmations

  • Respond to questions or requests

  • Conduct surveys or supporter research

  • Improve our website and outreach programs

  • Analyze supporter engagement

  • Maintain internal records

  • Comply with applicable legal, tax, reporting, and regulatory obligations

  • Protect the security and integrity of our systems

3. Text Messaging and Mobile Information


If you provide your mobile phone number and consent to receive text messages, we may send you recurring SMS or MMS messages related to civic engagement, advocacy, fundraising, events, surveys, voter information, and other updates from The Independent Movement.

Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. You may opt out at any time by replying STOP. You may request help by replying HELP.


No mobile information, including text messaging opt-in data and consent, will be sold, rented, shared, or disclosed to third parties or affiliates for their marketing or promotional purposes.

We may share mobile information with service providers only as necessary to deliver text messages, operate our messaging program, maintain records, comply with law, or protect our rights. These service providers are not permitted to use mobile information for their own marketing purposes.


4. Cookies, Pixels, and Tracking Technologies


We may use cookies, pixels, tags, analytics tools, and similar technologies to understand how visitors use our website, improve performance, measure outreach effectiveness, and deliver relevant messages.

These tools may collect information such as your IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, and interactions with our website or digital content.

You may be able to disable cookies through your browser settings. Some website features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

5. How We Share Information

We may share information with:

  • Vendors, consultants, and service providers who help us operate our website, communications, fundraising, analytics, compliance, or outreach programs

  • Payment processors for donation processing

  • Email, SMS, CRM, and data-management providers

  • Legal, accounting, compliance, or professional advisors

  • Government agencies, regulators, or other parties when required by law

  • Successor organizations in connection with a merger, restructuring, or transfer of organizational assets

We do not sell your personal information.

We do not sell, rent, or share mobile phone numbers or SMS opt-in consent with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.

6. Political, Legal, and Compliance Disclosures

As a civic and advocacy organization, we may be subject to legal, tax, campaign finance, lobbying, or other reporting obligations. Where required by law, we may disclose certain information to government agencies, regulators, or the public.


This may include information related to donations, expenditures, communications, or other regulated activity, depending on applicable law.


7. Donations

If you make a donation, we may collect information needed to process and document the contribution, including your name, contact information, payment information, donation amount, date of donation, and other legally required information.


Payment information is processed by third-party payment processors. Their use of your information is governed by their own privacy policies and terms.


Contributions to The Independent Movement are not tax-deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes.


8. Email Communications


If you sign up for email updates, we may send you emails about advocacy, civic engagement, fundraising, events, surveys, voter information, and organizational updates.


You may unsubscribe from email communications by following the unsubscribe instructions included in our emails or by contacting us directly.


9. Data Security


We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect information we collect. However, no website, database, or electronic communication system is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.


10. Data Retention

We may retain information for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, enforce agreements, maintain records, and support organizational operations.


11. Children’s Privacy


Our website and communications are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.

12. Third-Party Links


Our website may link to third-party websites, platforms, payment processors, social media sites, or other services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of those third parties. You should review their privacy policies before providing information to them.


13. Your Choices

You may contact us to:

  • Update your contact information

  • Unsubscribe from email communications

  • Opt out of text messages

  • Ask questions about this Privacy Policy

  • Request that we delete or limit use of your information, where required by applicable law

To opt out of text messages, reply STOP to any text message from us.


To request help by text, reply HELP.

14. State Privacy Rights


Depending on where you live, you may have rights under state privacy laws, including the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of certain personal information.

To submit a privacy request, contact us using the information below. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

15. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date above. Your continued use of our website or participation in our communications after an update means you accept the revised Privacy Policy.


16. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, contact us at:


The Independent Movement

2303 Ranch Road 620 S

Ste 160 #522

Lakeway, TX 78734


Email: [email protected]

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