Privacy Policy for SMS Messaging
Effective Date: 10/14/2025
Last Updated: 10/14/2025
- Introduction
Merit Management Group (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you interact with our SMS messaging program.
- Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Contact Information: Your name, phone number, and email address.
- Message Data: Content of messages sent or received, including timestamps.
- Technical Information: Device type, carrier information, and delivery status.
We do not share or sell your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
- How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Send updates, reminders, and relevant notifications.
- Respond to your inquiries or requests.
- Improve our communication and customer service.
- Maintain compliance with legal or regulatory obligations.
- Data Sharing
We may share your information only with:
- Service providers (such as RingCentral) which facilitate our SMS delivery, under strict data protection terms.
- Regulatory authorities or law enforcement if required by law.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your data to any third parties.
- Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
- Retention
We retain your information only as long as necessary to provide our services or comply with legal obligations. After that, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.
- Your Rights
You may request access, correction, or deletion of your personal data by contacting us at [Insert Contact Email]. You can also opt out of SMS messages at any time by replying STOP to any message.
- Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted with a revised “Effective Date.” Continued participation in our SMS program constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
- Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact:
Merit Management Group
8850 NW 62nd Ave
Johnston, IA 50131
[email protected]
515-461-9373