Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 14th, 2025


Website: https://www.merap.org


1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information when you visit our website, interact with our services, or communicate with us:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address.
  • SMS Information: Mobile phone number and SMS consent preferences.
  • Account Information: Username, password, and any other registration details.
  • Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and interactions on our site.
  • Voluntary Information: Any information you choose to provide through forms, surveys, or correspondence.


2. How We Use Your Information

We use personal information to:

  • Provide and improve our services and website functionality.
  • Respond to inquiries, questions, and customer service requests.
  • Send updates, newsletters, and event announcements (only if you opt-in).
  • Deliver SMS notifications, alerts, or updates you have explicitly consented to receive.
  • Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service.


3. Who We Share Your Information With

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
We may share information only in the following limited circumstances:

  • Service Providers: With trusted vendors who assist in operating our website, conducting business, or providing services to you (and only to the extent necessary).
  • Legal Requirements: If required by law, regulation, court order, or governmental request.
  • Safety and Security: When necessary to protect rights, property, or safety of our organization, our users, or others.


4. SMS Consent & Privacy

  • We collect SMS consent only when you opt-in to receive text messages from us.
  • SMS consent is not shared with third parties.
  • You can opt out of receiving SMS messages at any time by following the instructions provided in our texts or by contacting us directly.


5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.


6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access, update, or delete your personal information.
  • Opt out of marketing communications, including SMS messages.
  • Request a copy of the data we hold about you.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.


7. Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.


8. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.


9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.


10. Contact Us

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

Maine Recovery Access Project (ME-RAP)
Email: info@me-rap.org
Phone: 2072486003
Website: https://www.merap.org