SMS Privacy Policy
Links Family Inc.
Information We Collect
In addition to the information mentioned in our general Privacy Policy, we collect your mobile phone number when you voluntarily opt-in to receive text messages from us. This occurs when you:
- Text a keyword to our short code or long code.
- Check a box on a website form or registration page.
- Sign up via a physical registration form at an event.
How We Use Your SMS Information
We use your phone number specifically to:
- Provide updates on programs, initiatives, and upcoming events.
- Send reminders or urgent notifications regarding your registrations.
- Respond to inquiries you initiate via text.
Note on Frequency: Message frequency varies based on your interactions with us. Standard message and data rates may apply.
How We Share Your Information (SMS Protections)
Links Family Inc. values your privacy. Notwithstanding anything else in this Privacy Policy:
- No Sharing for Marketing: We do not share, sell, or rent your SMS consent or phone numbers with third parties or affiliates for their own marketing purposes.
- Limited Service Providers: We only share your phone number with service providers (such as SMS gateways) who help us deliver our messages to you. These providers are contractually prohibited from using your information for any other purpose.
Your Choices and Opt-Out
You have full control over the messages you receive:
- 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 for more assistance.
- General Support: You can also contact us directly at [Insert Contact Email] to be manually removed from our SMS distribution list.
Our Commitment to Data Security
We use industry-standard physical, technical, and administrative security measures to protect your phone number from unauthorized access or disclosure.