Effective Date: 02/02/2025
Introduction
“ Mobile information will not be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes ”. Privacy policy must also mention the Text and SMS Service which should indicate the opt in and opt out clause.
Text and SMS Service Section in Privacy Policy:
“By providing your phone number to Strovink Law, PC you agree and acknowledge that Strovink Law, PC may send text messages to your wireless phone number regarding case details, and ask for the documents, including status updates and reminders for important dates or notifications. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency will vary, and you will be able to Opt-out by replying “STOP” to unsubscribe or “HELP” for further assistance. Mobile information will not be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes”. Contact Us – Terms & Conditions
Verbal Opt-In Requirements (if information is collected via telephone):
If the user information is collected verbally then the privacy policy must state that the firm collects user information verbally. Example verbiage:
“Strovink Law, PC collects opt-in verbally from their customers. Customers may opt in to receive messages either in person at a physical location or over the phone when they call. When a customer is registered for the first time, they are asked to provide a phone number, and staff is trained to ask if the customer would like to opt in to SMS-based billing notifications. They will be verbally informed that ‘Message and data rates may apply,’ ‘Message frequency may vary,’ and they can ‘text HELP for support or more information and STOP to unsubscribe at any time.’ They will also be informed that their phone number will not be shared with third parties for marketing or promotional purposes.”
