Effective Date: 9/1/2024

Privacy Policy

SMS opt-in and phone numbers collected for SMS communication purposes will not be shared with any third party and affiliates for marketing purposes

White Mountains Regional School District ("WMRSD," "we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you sign up for our SMS notification service.

1. Information We Collect

When you subscribe to our SMS notifications, we may collect the following information:

• Your mobile phone number

• Your name (if voluntarily provided)

• Message interactions (e.g., opt-in/opt-out responses, delivery status)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Send important school-related notifications, including closures, emergency alerts, event reminders, and updates.

• Respond to inquiries related to our SMS service.

• Improve our communication and service quality.

3. Data Sharing and Security

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

• We may share data with service providers who assist in delivering SMS messages, but they are required to maintain confidentiality and security.

• We take reasonable measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.

4. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website with an updated effective date. Your continued use of our SMS service after any modifications signifies your acceptance of the revised policy.

Terms of Service

1- SMS Consent Communication:

The information (Phone Numbers) obtained as part of the SMS consent process will not be shared with third parties for marketing purposes.

2- Types of SMS Communications:

If you have consented to receive text messages from White Mountains Regional School District, you may receive messages related to the following:

• Meeting reminders

• Follow-up messages

• Student Information

Example: "Hello, this is a friendly reminder of your upcoming meeting with Mrs. Smith at the Lancaster School on 04/04/2025 at 12PM. You can reply STOP to opt out of SMS messaging from White Mountains Regional School District at any time."

3- Message Frequency:
Message frequency may vary depending on the type of communication. For example, you may receive up to 10 SMS messages per week related to your student's information or meeting reminders.

Example:
"Message frequency may vary. You may receive up to 10 SMS messages per week regarding your appointments or account status."

4- Potential Fees for SMS Messaging:

Please note that standard message and data rates may apply, depending on your carrier’s pricing plan. These fees may vary if the message is sent domestically or internationally.

5- Opt-In Method:

You may opt-in to receive SMS messages from the White Mountains Regional School District in the following ways by submitting an online form through the student registration process.

6- Opt-Out Method:

You can opt out of receiving SMS messages at any time. To do so, simply reply "STOP" to any SMS message you receive. Alternatively, you can contact us directly to request removal from our messaging list.

7- Help:

If you are experiencing any issues, you can reply with the keyword HELP. Or, you can get help directly from us at https://www.sau36.org

Additional Options:

• If you do not wish to receive SMS messages, you can choose not to check the SMS consent box on our forms.

8- Standard Messaging Disclosures:

• Message and data rates may apply.

• You can opt out at any time by texting "STOP."

• For assistance, text "HELP" or visit our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions pages.

• Message frequency may vary

5. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or Terms of Service, please contact us:

White Mountains Regional School District
135 Regional Road
Whitefield, NH 03598
Phone: 603-837-9363
Email: commentsandquestions@sau36.org
Website: https://www.sau36.org

Visit https://www.sau36.org/sms for Privacy Policy along with Terms of Service.