Privacy Policy

Last Updated: April 3, 2026

Smart Approaches to Marijuana (“SAM,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our supporters, donors, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website learnaboutsam.org, engage with our advocacy campaigns, donate, or sign up for our mobile messaging services.

1. Information We Collect

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

  • Personal Identifiers: Name, email address, mailing address, and phone number.
  • Donation Information: Credit card or billing information (processed securely via third-party payment processors).
  • Engagement Data: Responses to surveys, petitions, or advocacy alerts.
  • Automated Data: IP addresses, browser types, and cookies used to improve website functionality and user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Send updates regarding marijuana policy, newsletters (e.g., The Drug Report), and advocacy alerts.
  • Process donations and provide tax receipts.
  • Facilitate communications with elected officials through our advocacy tools.
  • Improve our website and monitor engagement trends.

3. Mobile Messaging (SMS) Policy

SAM offers mobile messaging alerts to keep supporters informed about urgent legislative updates and action items.

  • Opt-In: By providing your mobile number and opting in via our website forms or by texting the keyword SAM to our designated short code or long code, you consent to receive recurring automated text messages from SAM. Consent is not a condition of any purchase or donation.
  • Message Frequency: The frequency of text messages varies based on legislative activity and organizational updates.
  • Carrier Disclosure: Message and data rates may apply.
  • Opt-Out: You can cancel the SMS service at any time. Just text STOP to the number from which you received the message. After you send the SMS message “STOP” to us, we will send you an SMS message to confirm that you have been unsubscribed. After this, you will no longer receive SMS messages from us.
  • Help: If you are experiencing issues with the messaging program, you can reply with the keyword HELP or SAM for more assistance, or you can get help directly at info@learnaboutsam.org.
  • Third-Party Sharing (SMS): Mobile information will not be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

4. Sharing of Information

SAM does not sell, rent, or lease its supporter lists to third parties. We may share information with:

  • Service Providers: Trusted partners who assist in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential.
  • Legal Compliance: We may release information when requested by law enforcement or to comply with legal processes.

5. Donor Privacy

SAM maintains the highest level of privacy regarding donor information. We will not sell, share, or trade our donors’ names or personal information with any other entity, nor send mailings to our donors on behalf of other organizations, unless a donor has given us specific permission to do so.

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to enhance your experience. You can choose to set your web browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If you do so, note that some parts of the site may not function properly.

7. Data Security

We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. All sensitive/credit information is transmitted via Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology and then encrypted into our payment gateway providers’ database.

8. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you or ask that we delete your information. To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email provided below.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM)

1001 N. Fairfax St, Suite 201

Alexandria, VA 22314

Email: info@learnaboutsam.org

Website: https://learnaboutsam.org