Effective Date: March 14, 2024
Introduction
At Miatech (“we,” “us,” or “our”), your privacy is important to us. This SMS/Text Messaging Privacy Policy (“Privacy Policy”) describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you opt-in to receive SMS/text messages from us. We are committed to complying with all applicable laws and regulations, including The Campaign Registry (TCR), the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), and the Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association (CTIA) guidelines.
By opting in to our SMS/text messaging services, you acknowledge and agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
When you sign up for our SMS/text messaging services, we may collect the following information:
Phone Number: Required to send you SMS/text messages.
Name: Optional; used to personalize communications.
Consent Records: Documentation of your opt-in consent, including date, time, and method.
Message Interactions: Details about your engagement with our messages (e.g., delivery confirmations, read receipts, responses).
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
Send Communications: Deliver transactional messages, updates, and other content via SMS/text messages. Marketing will be conducted via email, phone, and other means, except text messaging.
Personalize Experience: Tailor messages and offers to your interests and preferences.
Customer Support: Respond to your inquiries, requests, or feedback.
Analytics: Monitor and analyze usage patterns to improve our messaging services.
Legal Compliance: Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms and policies.
Consent and Opt-In
By providing your mobile phone number and opting in, you:
Consent to Receive Messages: Agree to receive SMS/text messages from us, which may include promotional content.
Confirm Ownership: Affirm that you are the authorized user of the mobile number provided.
Acknowledge Message Frequency: Understand that message frequency may vary based on your interactions with us.
Accept Charges: Acknowledge that standard message and data rates may apply per your mobile carrier’s plan.
Opt-Out Instructions
You may opt out of receiving SMS/text messages from us at any time:
Text “STOP”: Reply with the word “STOP” to any message you receive from us.
Contact Us: Reach out to us directly at (503) 659-5680.
Please allow up to [reasonable time period, e.g., 48 hours] for your opt-out request to be processed. After opting out, you may receive a final confirmation message.
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:
Service Providers: Trusted third-party vendors who facilitate our SMS/text messaging services (e.g., messaging platforms, analytics providers), bound by confidentiality agreements.
Legal Requirements: Authorities or legal entities when required to comply with laws, regulations, court orders, or legal processes.
Business Transfers: Parties involved in business transactions such as mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales, where your information may be part of the transferred assets.
Data Security
We implement a variety of security measures to protect your personal information:
Technical Safeguards: Encryption, secure servers, and firewalls to protect data during transmission and storage.
Administrative Controls: Access restrictions and employee training to ensure only authorized personnel handle your information.
Physical Security: Secure facilities to prevent unauthorized access to data storage locations.
While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
Rectify: Correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
Delete: Request the deletion of your personal information.
Restrict Processing: Ask us to limit the use of your data under certain circumstances.
Object: Opt out of certain uses of your information.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [Your Email Address] or [Your Phone Number].
International Users
Our services are intended for users within the United States. If you are accessing our services from outside this jurisdiction, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in our facilities located in the United States.
Children’s Privacy
Our SMS/text messaging services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently gathered such information, we will take prompt steps to delete it.
Message Frequency and Charges
Frequency: The number of SMS/text messages you receive will depend on your interactions with us and the services you have subscribed to.
Charges: Standard messaging and data rates may apply. Please consult your mobile carrier for details on your messaging plan.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by:
Posting the Updated Policy: The revised Privacy Policy will be available on our website with a new effective date.
Direct Notification: When required, we may notify you via SMS/text message or email.
Your continued participation in our SMS/text messaging services after such changes signifies your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us:
Miatech Inc.
9480 SE Lawnfield Road
Clackamas OR 97015
Phone: (503) 659-5680
