Privacy Policy and Terms for SMS Communication

PRRI Privacy Policy for SMS Communication

Effective Date: December 1, 2024

PRRI values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data in relation to our SMS communication.

1. Information We Collect:

We may collect your name and phone number when you voluntarily contact us via SMS or provide your information through our business cards or email signature.

2. How We Use Your Information:

We use your phone number to respond to your inquiries via SMS. SMS messages are limited to conversational purposes, such as scheduling meetings, confirming details, or addressing your questions. We do not use your phone number for marketing, fundraising, or mass communication.

3. Data Sharing:

PRRI does not share, sell, or lease your personal information, including SMS opt-in data, to third parties.

4. Your Choices:

• To opt out of receiving SMS messages, reply STOP to any message.
• For assistance, reply HELP or contact us at info@prri.org.

5. Data Security:

We use reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access or disclosure.

6. Policy Updates:

We may update this policy from time to time. The most current version will always be available at https://www.prri.org/SMS-privacy-and-terms.

7. Contact Us:

For questions about this Privacy Policy, please email us at ssands@prri.org or call 202-618-8295.

PRRI Terms and Conditions for SMS Communication

By using PRRI’s SMS communication services, you agree to the following terms and conditions:

1. Service Description:

PRRI provides SMS communication strictly for conversational purposes, such as scheduling meetings, confirming details, or addressing inquiries. These messages are limited to individuals who voluntarily contact PRRI. We do not use SMS for marketing, fundraising, or mass communication.

2. User Consent:

By initiating communication with PRRI via SMS, you consent to receive responses from our team. Consent to communicate is voluntary and can be withdrawn at any time by replying STOP.

3. Message Frequency:

PRRI SMS responses are conversational and occur only in response to inbound messages. There is no routine or automated messaging.

4. Opt-Out Instructions:

• To stop receiving SMS messages, reply STOP to any message.
• You will receive a confirmation of your opt-out request, and no further messages will be sent.

5. Help Instructions:

For assistance, reply HELP or contact us at info@prri.org or call 202-618-8295.

6. Fees and Charges:

Standard messaging and data rates may apply, depending on your mobile carrier and service plan.

7. Data Privacy:

PRRI respects your privacy. For information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information, please refer to our Privacy Policy: https://www.prri.org/SMS-privacy-and-terms.

8. Limitations of Liability:

PRRI is not responsible for delayed or undelivered messages, as delivery depends on your mobile carrier.

9. Changes to Terms:

PRRI reserves the right to update these Terms & Conditions at any time. Updates will be posted at: https://www.prri.org/SMS-privacy-and-terms.

10. Contact Us:

For questions or concerns about these Terms & Conditions, please email us at ssands@prri.org or call 202-618-8295.