Privacy Policy for RingCentral Text Service
Effective Date: 2/6/2025
Link to Terms and Conditions here.
Pacific Institute is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your information when you use our text messaging service (“Service”). By using the Service, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect We collect the following types of information when you use our text messaging service:
- Personal Information: This may include your name, phone number, email address, and account details.
- Text Messages: We collect the content of the messages you send and receive.
- Device Information: We collect information about the device(s) you use to access the Service, including device type, operating system, and unique device identifiers.
- Usage Data: We collect data regarding your use of the Service, such as the frequency of messages sent, recipient numbers, and interaction history.
How We Use Your Information We use the information we collect for the following
purposes:
- To communicate with you and respond to your inquiries.
- To comply with legal obligations or protect our rights.
How We Share Your Information
SMS opt-in or phone numbers for the purpose of SMS are not being shared with any third party and affiliate company for marketing purposes. We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following limited circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who
assist in operating and improving the Service. These providers are contractually obligated to handle your data securely and only for the purposes of delivering the Service. - Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required by law, such as in
response to a subpoena, court order, or legal process. - Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction, and we will notify you of any changes to the Privacy Policy.
Data Security
- We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no data transmission or storage system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.
- Data Retention We retain your personal information and text message content only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law or for legal purposes.
- Your Rights and Choices You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access and Update: You may access, update, or correct the information associated with your account by logging into your account settings.
- Data Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to any legal obligations or legitimate business needs.
- Opt-Out: You may choose to opt out of marketing communications by following the
unsubscribe instructions in those communications.
Third-Party Links
- Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services. These third-party sites are not operated by us, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
- Children’s Privacy The Service is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.
- Changes to This Privacy Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make significant changes, we will notify you through the Service or via email. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
- Contact Us If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us at:
Pacific Institute
sms_text@pacinst.org