SMS Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 6, 2026

LFDCS respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Messaging Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you opt in to receive SMS (text) messages from us.

Information We Collect

When you opt in to receive SMS messages, we may collect the following information:

• Your mobile phone number
• Your consent to receive SMS communications
• Your email address
• Basic contact information
• Messaging history related to our communications

How We Collect Your Information

We collect information:

• Directly from you, when you complete a form, subscribe to SMS notifications, or communicate with us.
• Automatically, when you interact with our website or messaging services.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Send SMS messages you have opted in to receive.
• Provide service updates, notifications, reminders, or relevant information.
• Respond to inquiries and provide customer support
• Operate and improve our services.
• Comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Send SMS messages you have opted in to receive.
• Provide service updates, notifications, reminders, or relevant information.
• Respond to inquiries and provide customer support
• Operate and improve our services.
• Comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
  
  Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply.
  
  

SMS Consent & Opt-In

By providing your mobile number and opting in, you consent to receive SMS messages from LFDCS. SMS consent is not a condition of any purchase or service.

Opt-Out & User Controls

You may opt out of receiving SMS messages at any time by:

• Replying STOP to any message
• Emailing us at

After opting out, you may receive a final confirmation message.

For assistance, reply HELP to any message or contact us using the information below.

Data Sharing & Disclosure

We may disclose your information only:

• To trusted service providers who assist us in operating our services
• As required by law, regulation, or legal process
• In connection with a merger, acquisition, or organizational restructuring

We do NOT share, sell, rent, or disclose your phone number, SMS consent, or messaging data to third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.

Data Security:

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.

Your Rights:

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Request corrections
• Request deletion of your data, subject to legal requirements

Requests may be submitted using the contact details below.

Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If material changes are made that affect your privacy rights, we will post notice on our website before the changes take effect.

Contact Information

If you have questions about this policy or our SMS practices, please contact us:

Email:
Phone: (978) 216-0461
Mailing Address:
LFDCS, 34 West Street, Lawrence, MA 01841

Compliance Statement

LFDCS complies with applicable SMS messaging laws and A2P 10DLC carrier requirements. Your privacy and communication preferences are important to us.

By providing your mobile number, you agree to receive SMS messages from LFDCS for service-related notifications and vendor updates, such as utility outages or service interruptions.

Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply. You can reply STOP at any time to opt out.

Your information will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy, available at https://www.lfdcs.org/sms-messaging-privacy-policy.

By providing your phone number, you consent to receive conversational messages from Lawrence Family Dev. Charter School. Message frequency may vary. On average, 1-2 messages per month. Message and data rates may apply. For assistance, contact the school directly. Reply STOP to opt out at any time.