We value your privacy and are committed to safeguarding the personal information you provide to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information in compliance with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations, particularly regarding SMS and MMS communications.

1. Information Collection
We collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: This includes your name, phone number, and any other information you voluntarily provide when opting in to receive SMS/MMS communications from us.

• Usage Information: Information about how you interact with our services, including SMS/MMS communication activity (e.g., timestamps, message logs), may also be collected.

2. Use of Collected Information
We use the information we collect solely to:

• Send you SMS/MMS messages as requested.

• Improve our communication services.

• Respond to any inquiries or issues you may have regarding our services.

We do not pass any individual’s consent to receive SMS from 'Jefferson County Public Schools' to any third party. Furthermore, we do not share phone numbers with third parties for the purpose of allowing those third parties to send SMS.

3. Opt-In and Opt-Out Policy
By opting in to receive SMS/MMS messages from us, you consent to receive periodic messages related to the services provided.

Opt-In Process
To subscribe to our SMS/MMS communications, you must provide explicit consent, usually by responding with a designated keyword (e.g., "YES" or "JOIN") to our communications.

Opt-Out Process
You can opt out at any time by texting "STOP" to any message we send. Once we receive your opt-out request:

• You will receive a confirmation message indicating that you will no longer receive messages from us.

• You will be unsubscribed from further SMS/MMS communications immediately.

4. Your Consent
By opting in to receive SMS/MMS from Jefferson County Public Schools, you agree to the following:

• We do not share phone numbers with third parties for the purpose of allowing those third parties to send SMS.

• We do not pass any individual's consent to receive SMS to any third party.

5. Message Rates
Standard messaging and data rates may apply for any SMS/MMS sent or received as part of this service, depending on your mobile service provider’s plan.

6. Sharing of Information
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information, including phone numbers, with any third parties for their marketing purposes. Your information is solely used to send the requested SMS/MMS communications as per your consent.

7. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure the security of your personal information. However, no electronic data transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to make changes to this Privacy Policy at any time. If we make any significant changes, we will notify you either via the contact information provided or through updates to our services.

Last Updated: October 2024