Abacus Consulting Services: SMS Privacy Policy
Effective Date: July 1, 2025
At Abacus Consulting Services, we value your privacy and are committed to safeguarding your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information received through text message (SMS) communications.
1. Information We Collect
When you communicate with Abacus Consulting Services via SMS, we may collect:
- Your mobile phone number
- The content of SMS messages sent to or received from us
- Consent information for SMS communication
We do not intentionally collect information from individuals under the age of 16.
2. Use of Information
Information collected through SMS is used solely for the following purposes:
- Communicating with you regarding your inquiries, appointments, or other service-related matters
- Responding to your requests or questions
- Improving our SMS communication processes, where appropriate
We do not use SMS for marketing or promotional purposes.
3. Information Sharing
- No Third-Party Sharing: Your personal information, including your phone number and the content of your messages, will not be shared, sold, or disclosed to any entities outside of Abacus Consulting Services under any circumstances.
- Internal Use Only: All information is used and accessed strictly within the company by authorized personnel to facilitate your communication needs.
4. Security
We implement reasonable and appropriate security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
5. Opt-Out
You may opt out of SMS communications at any time. To stop receiving text messages from us, simply reply with “STOP” to any message. Your opt-out request will be honored promptly.
6. Data Retention
Information provided via SMS will be retained only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law.
7. Changes to This Policy
Abacus Consulting Services may update this SMS Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Updated versions will be posted on our website or available upon request.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about this SMS Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at your convenience.
This policy applies exclusively to SMS (text message) communications. For more information about our general privacy practices, please refer to our main company privacy policy.
Summary Table
| What we do | Description |
|---|---|
| Collect SMS data | Only to facilitate service-related communication |
| Marketing via SMS | Not conducted |
| Sharing information | Never shared outside Abacus Consulting Services |
| Opt-out option | Available at any time by replying “STOP” |
| Data retention | Only as long as needed for communication or as required by law |
This policy maintains strict privacy and non-disclosure standards for all SMS interactions with Abacus Consulting Services.