Privacy Policy for SMS Messaging Effective Date: [11/20/2024] [Washington County] (“we,” “us”) respects your privacy. This policy explains how we collect and use your information when you interact with our SMS messaging service.

1. Information We Collect:

  • Phone Number: We collect your mobile phone number to send SMS messages.
  • Message Interactions: We may track interactions like message delivery and opt-out requests.

2. How We Use Your Information

  • Sending Messages: To provide requested information, promotions, or updates.
  • Improvement: To analyze and improve our SMS services.
  • Support: To address your inquiries or issues.

3. Sharing Your Information We do not sell or rent your information. We may share it with trusted service providers who help us send messages, and if required by law. SMS consent will not be shared with any third party and affiliates for marketing, nor will any phone numbers for SMS purposes

4. Your Choices

  • Opt-In: You will only receive SMS messages after you consent.
  • Opt-Out: You can opt-out anytime by replying “STOP.”
  • Help: Reply “HELP” for assistance.

5. Data Retention & Security We retain your information as long as needed to provide services and comply with legal requirements. We use reasonable security measures but cannot guarantee absolute protection.

6. Changes We may update this policy. Any significant changes will be communicated to you via SMS or posted online.

7. Contact Us For questions, contact the Clerk’s office at 573-438-6111, option 3, option