Privacy Policy for SMS Messaging
Effective Date: January 1st, 2025
At Taromed, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we handle your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data in connection with our SMS messaging services, which are part of our 10DLC (10-digit long code) campaign. By using our SMS services, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.
For more information, please visit the Privacy Policy section of our website: https://www.taromed.com/privacy-policy-2/
1. Information We Collect
When you initiate contact with us via SMS to our Zoom phone number, we may collect the following information:
- Your phone number.
- The content of your messages.
- Any additional information you voluntarily provide in your messages.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected through SMS messaging for the following purposes:
- To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
- To send you transactional or informational messages related to your initial inquiry or ongoing communication.
- To improve our services and enhance client engagement.
- To comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
3. Consent for SMS Messaging
By sending an inbound SMS message to our Zoom phone number, you provide implied consent for us to respond to your message and send follow-up messages related to your inquiry. These messages may include appointment reminders, meeting confirmations, or other relevant updates.
We will only send you SMS messages that are directly related to the context of your initial communication. We do not use your phone number for promotional or marketing purposes without your explicit consent.
4. Opt-Out Options
You have the right to opt out of receiving SMS messages from us at any time. To unsubscribe, simply reply to any message with the keyword STOP. Upon receiving your opt-out request, we will cease sending you SMS messages, except for a final confirmation of your opt-out request.
If you wish to re-enable SMS messaging, you may contact us directly or initiate a new inbound message to our Zoom phone number.
5. Data Security
We take the security of your personal information seriously. We implement industry-standard measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Data Retention
We retain your phone number and message content only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Once your data is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.
7. Sharing of Information
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information (including phone numbers) to third parties or affiliates for marketing or lead generation purposes. Your information is used solely for the purposes outlined in this policy.
We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- To comply with legal obligations or regulatory requirements.
- To protect the rights, property, or safety of Taromed, our clients, or others.
- With service providers who assist us in operating our SMS messaging services, provided they agree to keep your information confidential.
No mobile information, including phone numbers or opt-in consent, will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. All other categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.
8. Compliance with 10DLC Regulations
Our SMS messaging services comply with the rules and regulations of 10DLC (10-digit long code) campaigns, including:
- Obtaining proper consent before sending messages.
- Providing clear opt-out mechanisms.
- Ensuring messages are transactional or conversational in nature and directly related to the recipient’s initial inquiry.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our SMS messaging practices, please contact us at:
Taromed
Email: info@taromed.com
Phone: +1 888-919-2188
Website: http://www.taromed.com
Acknowledgment
By using our SMS messaging services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.
Key Updates:
- Link to Privacy Policy Section: Added a placeholder link to the privacy policy section of your website: http://www.taromed.com/privacy-policy.
- No Sharing or Selling of Information: Explicitly stated that Taromed does not sell, trade, or transfer personal information (including phone numbers) to third parties or affiliates for marketing or lead generation purposes.
- Carve-Out for Phone Numbers and Consent: Added a carve-out to clarify that phone numbers and opt-in consent will not be shared with third parties under any circumstances.
This updated policy ensures compliance with 10DLC requirements and provides transparency to your users. Be sure to replace placeholders (e.g., email address, phone number) with your actual contact information and consult a legal professional to ensure full compliance with applicable laws. Ensure that your website has a privacy policy section.