Metroport Meals On Wheels (MMOW) SMS Privacy Policy

Your privacy matters to us at Metroport Meals On Wheels (“MMOW,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). This SMS Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you sign up for and use our SMS (text message) communications.

Effective Date: June 1, 2025

  1. Scope of This Policy

This SMS Privacy Policy applies to any text messages sent by MMOW and governs how we collect and use your personal data related to our SMS communications. This policy applies to supporters, donors, volunteers, event participants, and any other individual who opts in to receive text messages from MMOW.

  1. Types of Messages You May Receive

By opting into our SMS service, you may receive messages including:

  • Event reminders and updates
  • Fundraising appeals
  • Volunteer opportunities
  • Meal delivery updates (for clients or caregivers)
  • Emergency alerts or urgent notices
  • General organizational news

You can opt out at any time by replying “STOP.”

  1. Personal Data We Collect

When you opt into our SMS service, we may collect:

  • Your name
  • Mobile phone number
  • Message history
  • Time/date of messages sent or received
  • Any information you provide via text in response to prompts or surveys

We do not collect sensitive data via SMS, such as financial or medical information.

  1. How We Use Your Personal Data

We use the personal data you provide via SMS for the following purposes:

  • To send you the messages you signed up to receive
  • To keep you informed about MMOW events, programs, and needs
  • To manage your communication preferences
  • To ensure our messages are timely, relevant, and meaningful
  1. Sharing Your Personal Data

We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share it with trusted service providers who help us deliver our SMS services (e.g., texting platforms or software vendors), but only to the extent necessary and under agreements that safeguard your privacy.

We may disclose information if required by law or to protect the rights and safety of MMOW or others.

No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. Information sharing to subcontractors in support services, such as customer service, is permitted. All other use case categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

  1. Your Rights and Choices

  • Opt-Out: You may opt out of our SMS communications at any time by replying STOP to any text.
  • Help: For assistance, reply HELP or contact us directly using the contact info below.
  • Access or Correction: You may request to view or update your information by contacting us.
  1. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your SMS data from unauthorized access or disclosure. While no method of transmission is 100% secure, we work with reputable SMS vendors who maintain industry-standard safeguards.

  1. Retention

We retain your SMS-related information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose of communication, comply with legal obligations, or ensure appropriate follow-up.

  1. Children

Our SMS service is not intended for individuals under the age of 18 without parental or guardian consent. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a minor, please contact us.

  1. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy as needed. If material changes occur, we will notify you via text or update our website.

  1. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or would like to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:

Metroport Meals On Wheels
Phone: (817) 491-1141
Email: info@metroportmow.org
Website: https://www.metroportmow.org

  1. Carrier Liability

Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.

  1. Message & Data Rates

Message and data rates may apply for messages sent to you from us and to us from you. Message frequency varies based on your service usage and appointment schedule. For questions about your text plan or data plan, contact your wireless provider.

  1. Supported Carriers

Our SMS program works with all major U.S. wireless carriers, including AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, Sprint, and most regional carriers.

  1. Terms of Service

For other privacy-related inquiries, please refer to our Terms of Service at https://metroportmow.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Privacy_Refund-Policy.pdf.

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