Effective Date: April 1, 2025
Thank you for registering to receive SMS messages from Squam Ventures LLC (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you register your phone number for SMS communications via local numbers (10DLC).
1. Information We Collect
When you sign up for SMS communications, we collect:
- Your mobile phone number
- Any consent preferences you provide (e.g., opt-in confirmation)
We may also collect limited metadata about your interactions with our messages, such as delivery status and response actions.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Send SMS communications related to our services, promotions, alerts, and updates
- Respond to your inquiries and requests
- Manage and improve our SMS program
- Ensure compliance with 10DLC registration requirements and carrier rules
We will only send SMS messages to users who have provided prior express written consent, as required by applicable laws (including the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA)).
3. Sharing of Information
We do not sell, rent, or share your phone number with third parties for their own marketing purposes.
We may share your information with:
- Our service providers who help us deliver SMS services (e.g., SMS aggregators, carriers)
- Regulatory bodies or carriers if required for compliance purposes
- Authorities when required by law (e.g., subpoena, court order)
4. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information. However, no transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Your Choices
- Opt-Out: You can opt out of receiving SMS messages at any time by replying STOP to any of our messages.
- Help: For assistance, reply HELP to any of our messages or contact us at 802-448-5502.
6. Data Retention
We retain your phone number and related consent records for as long as necessary to comply with legal obligations and carrier requirements, or until you withdraw your consent.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our SMS services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the “Effective Date” and, where appropriate, sending additional notice (e.g., via SMS).
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our SMS program, please contact us at:
Squam Ventures LLC
PO Box 4315
Bennington, VT 05201
802-448-5502