Privacy Policy

**Privacy Policy for SMS Communication - ColdWaterTownship.com**

Last Updated: [2/25/25]

At ColdWaterTownship.com ("we," "our," or "us"), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you engage with us via SMS (Short Message Service), in compliance with the latest 10DLC (10-digit long code) regulations.

By subscribing to or using our SMS services, you agree to the collection, use, and sharing of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

When you sign up for or engage with our SMS communication, we collect the following information:

**Phone Number**: The phone number you provide to receive SMS messages from us.
**SMS Interaction Data**: Information about your interactions with our SMS service, such as the messages you send or receive, including the dates and times of these interactions.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect for the following purposes:

**Provide Services**: To send you SMS notifications, updates, or promotional messages related to ColdWaterTownship.com.
**Customer Support**: To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support via SMS.
**Compliance**: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards, including 10DLC rules set forth by mobile carriers.
**Analytics**: To analyze usage patterns and improve the quality of our SMS communication.

3. Consent to Receive SMS Messages

By providing your phone number and opting into our SMS service, you consent to receive SMS messages from ColdWaterTownship.com. This may include:

- Service-related updates
- Marketing and promotional content (if you have opted in for these messages)
- Alerts and reminders specific to our services

You acknowledge that your consent is not a condition for purchasing any goods or services from ColdWaterTownship.com.

4. Opt-Out

If you no longer wish to receive SMS messages from us, you can opt-out at any time by:

- From our homepage, click on the text update button. Fill in your information, and check the unsubscribe option. Then hit send.
- Contacting us directly via the contact information provided below.

Once you opt-out, we will stop sending you SMS messages unless you opt back in.

5. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We may share your information with trusted third parties who assist us in providing SMS services. These third parties are required to maintain the confidentiality of your information and comply with applicable privacy laws, including the 10DLC regulations.

We will not sell, rent, or trade your phone number or personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

6. Data Security

We use reasonable security measures to protect the personal information you share with us. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Compliance with 10DLC Regulations

We are committed to complying with the latest 10DLC regulations for SMS messaging. These regulations govern the use of 10-digit long codes (used for SMS messaging) for commercial purposes, including marketing and transactional messages. As part of our compliance:

- We register with mobile carriers to ensure proper identification of our SMS campaigns.
- We follow best practices for message content, frequency, and opt-out mechanisms.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page will be revised accordingly. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us at:

ColdWaterTownship.com
Email: [clerk@coldwatertownship.com]
Phone: 517-279-9388]

By using our SMS services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection, use, and sharing of your information as outlined above.