Privacy Policy & SMS Terms of Service

Effective Date: September 5, 2026

Organization: FOR Local Communities

Website: https://www.forlocalcommunities.org/privacy-policy

1. Introduction

FOR Local Communities is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information. This Privacy Policy applies to all information collected through our website, web forms, and communications, including SMS messaging services powered by RingCentral.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including but not limited to:

  • Full Name

  • Contact information (Email address, Mailing address)

  • Phone numbers provided via web forms, verbal consent, or written correspondence

  • Communications history and preferences

3. How Personal Information Is Used

Personal information collected by FOR Local Communities is used strictly for legitimate operational purposes, including:

  • Responding to inquiries and providing requested community services

  • Sending transactional communications, conversational support messages, and organizational alerts

  • Managing account notifications and appointment reminders

  • Improving user experience on our website and digital channels

4. Disclosure and Non-Sharing Policy

We respect your privacy and do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information with third parties.

SMS Opt-In & Mobile Information Non-Sharing Disclosure:

No mobile opt-in data or text messaging consent details will be shared, sold, rented, or disclosed to third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes under any circumstances.

5. SMS Terms & Conditions

By opting in to receive text messages from FOR Local Communities (via web forms, verbal agreement, or written consent), you agree to the following terms and conditions:

  • Program Description: FOR Local Communities sends SMS text messages for conversational communications (external), service updates, support responses, and account notifications.

  • Message Frequency: Messaging frequency may vary based on your interactions with us.

  • Cost: Message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier and rate plan.

  • Opt-Out Instructions: You can opt out of receiving text messages at any time. Text STOP to any message to unsubscribe. Upon doing so, you will receive a final confirmation message and no further text communications will be sent.

  • Help & Support: For assistance, text HELP to any message or visit our website at www.forlocalcommunities.org.

6. Data Protection and Security

We implement reasonable security practices to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us: