SMS Privacy Policy

A. Barrett Academy LLC respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This SMS Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your mobile phone number and related information when you opt in to receive SMS messages from us.

1. Information We Collect:

  • Mobile phone number: This is required to send you SMS messages.

  • SMS message content: We may store the content of your messages for customer service, troubleshooting, and compliance purposes.

2. How We Use Your Information:

  • Sending SMS messages: We use your mobile phone number to send you SMS messages, including UPCOMING events, responses to inquiries, on going communication when in services, and FOLLOW-UP contact from information or career fairs.

  • Marketing and promotions: With your consent, we may send updates about upcoming events.ONGOING

  • Customer service: We may use your information to respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.

  • Analytics and improvement: We may use your information to analyze SMS usage and improve our services.

3. Opt-Out and Unsubscribe:

You can opt out of receiving SMS messages at any time by replying with "STOP" to any message you receive from us. You may also unsubscribe by emailing alecia@abarrettacademy.org

4. Data Security:

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.  

5. Changes to This Policy:

We reserve the right to modify this SMS Privacy Policy at any time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website.

6. Contact Us:

If you have any questions or concerns about this SMS Privacy Policy, please contact us at alecia@abarrettacademy.org.

SMS Compliance Policy

Purpose

This policy outlines guidelines for the use of SMS messaging by A. Barrett academy lly employees to ensure compliance with relevant regulations, industry standards, and company policies.

Scope

This policy applies to all employees of a. barrett academy who use SMS messaging for business purposes.

Policy Statement

  1. Authorized Use:

    • SMS messaging should only be used for legitimate business purposes.

    • Personal use of company-provided mobile devices for SMS messaging is prohibited.

  2. Data Privacy and Security:

    • All SMS messages containing sensitive or confidential information must be encrypted.

    • Employees must not send or receive sensitive information via SMS without proper authorization.

    • SMS messages should be stored securely and deleted promptly when no longer needed.

  3. Regulatory Compliance:

    • Employees must comply with all applicable data privacy and security regulations, including GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, and industry-specific regulations.

    • SMS marketing and advertising must comply with TCPA and other relevant regulations.

  4. Message Content and Tone:

    • SMS messages must be professional, respectful, and free from offensive or discriminatory language.

    • Employees should avoid using SMS for urgent or critical communications that require immediate attention.

  5. Record Keeping:

    • SMS messages that are relevant to business operations may be subject to record-keeping requirements.

    • Employees may be required to retain copies of SMS messages for a specified period.

  6. Mobile Device Security:

    • Employees must ensure the security of their mobile devices, including strong passwords, biometric authentication, and regular software updates.

    • Lost or stolen devices must be reported immediately to the IT department.

Consequences of Non-Compliance

Failure to comply with this policy may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.  

Review and Updates

This policy will be reviewed annually and updated as necessary to reflect changes in regulations, technology, or business needs.

Customers will have easy and understandable way to participate:

  • SMS Marketing: CONSENT will be recieved for participation and easy to understand options, including opt-in/opt-out procedures. (see privacy policy)

By adhering to this policy, employees can use SMS messaging effectively and responsibly while protecting the company's reputation and safeguarding sensitive information.