SMS Privacy Policy

Staunton Downtown Development Association values your privacy. This SMS Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you choose to receive text messages from us.

Information We Collect

  • Your mobile phone number, when you opt in to receive text messages.

  • Limited information related to your interaction with our messages (e.g., delivery confirmation, whether a message was opened).

  • We do not collect sensitive personal information (such as Social Security numbers, financial information, or health data) through SMS.

How We Use Your Information

  • To send you updates, reminders, alerts, and information related to our programs, events, and mission.

  • To respond to your inquiries or requests submitted via SMS.

  • We do not sell, rent, or share your phone number with third parties for marketing purposes.

How to Opt Out

  • You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP to any text message you receive from us.

  • After you opt out, you will no longer receive SMS messages, except for a confirmation of your opt-out request.

Message Frequency

  • Message frequency will vary depending on your relationship with us and upcoming events or activities.

Costs

  • Message and data rates may apply, depending on your mobile carrier and plan.

Data Security

  • We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information.

  • While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee the security of information transmitted over SMS.

Changes to This Policy

  • We may update this SMS Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on our website with a revised effective date.

Contact Us

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

SDDA
1 e. Beverley st. (second flood), Staunton, VA 24401
stauntondowntown@gmail.com
(540) 332 - 3867

SMS Terms & Conditions

Staunton Downtown Development Association offers SMS messaging to provide updates, reminders, and information related to our mission, programs, and events. By opting in, you agree to the following:

Program Description

By subscribing, you consent to receive recurring text messages from SDDA, which may include event reminders, program updates, donation opportunities, and organizational announcements.

Message Frequency

Message frequency may vary.

Opt-In

You will only receive messages if you have opted in through our website, sign-up forms, event registration, or by texting a keyword to our SMS number.

Opt-Out

You can cancel SMS participation at any time by replying STOP to any message. After you send STOP, we will send one final confirmation message and then you will no longer receive texts from us.

Help

If you need assistance, reply HELP to any message, or contact us at:
📧 stauntondowntown@gmail.com
📞 (540) 332 - 3867

Costs

Message and data rates may apply depending on your carrier and mobile plan.

Carriers

Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.

Privacy

Your information will be kept confidential in accordance with our SMS Privacy Policy (listed above). We do not sell, rent, or share your phone number with third parties for marketing purposes.