Privacy Policy for Text Messaging Services
Effective Date: 4/9/2025
The Autism Society (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it through our compliance with this policy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you opt-in to receive text messages from us.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect:
- Your mobile phone number when you opt-in to our text messaging services.
- Interaction data, such as when and how you interact with our messages.
We do not collect sensitive personal information via text messaging.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Send transactional and promotional messages based on your opt-in preferences.
- Provide customer support related to text message interactions.
- Comply with legal obligations, including FCC and TCPA regulations.
3. Your Consent and Opt-In
By providing your mobile number and confirming your opt-in (e.g., replying “YES” or completing a web form), you consent to receive text messages from us. Message and data rates may apply.
4. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Opt-out at any time by replying “STOP” to our text messages. Once you opt-out, you will no longer receive text messages unless you re-opt-in.
- Request more information by replying “HELP” to any of our messages.
5. Data Sharing and Security
We do not sell, rent, or share your information with third parties for their marketing purposes. We may share your data with service providers to deliver our text messages securely and effectively.
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information.
6. Compliance with FCC Regulations
Our text messaging practices comply with the FCC and the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). This includes:
- Sending only messages you have explicitly opted into receiving.
- Providing clear instructions for opting out and requesting support.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be communicated on our website.
8. Contact Information
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our text messaging practices, contact us at:
info@autismmv.org or 330-333-9609
By using our text messaging services, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to this Privacy Policy.