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BBBS Information Privacy Policy

Big Brothers Big Sisters Columbia Northwest will NEVER share your information (mobile number, address, etc.) with a third party unless required by law enforcement.

COLLECTION OF PHONE NUMBERS

We collect your phone numbers only when you voluntarily provide them to us, for example, during job applications, volunteer/family inquiries, or when you join our program as a participant. You can opt in to receive these SMS messages when one of our team members sends you a text as a part of our communication. 

USE OF PHONE NUMBERS FOR SMS

Your phone numbers are primarily used to provide you with personalized services, updates, and community opportunities. SMS messaging charges may be applied by your carrier. We will only share your phone number with our SMS provider, subject to their privacy policy. We use telephone service provider to send all SMS communications to users who have opted in.

OPTING OUT OF SMS MESSAGES

If at any time you wish to stop receiving SMS messages from us, you can opt out by 

  • Declining to accept messages at the start of communication
  • OR
  • Texting STOP to opt-out                                                                        

Please note that the opt-out process may take up to 10 business days to become effective. During this period, you may still receive some messages from us.

PRIVACY OF PHONE NUMBERS

Once you have opted out, we will not send you any more SMS messages, nor will we sell or transfer your phone number to another party.

CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may periodically update this policy. We will notify you about significant changes in the way we treat your information by placing a prominent notice on our site. We thank you for your understanding and cooperation. If you have any questions or concerns about this policy, please feel free to contact us at 503-249-4859