LegacyTelcom SMS Privacy Policy & Terms of Service
Last updated: January 1, 2025
LegacyTelcom is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy (the “Policy”) governs how we collect, use, and safeguard the Personal Information you provide when using our SMS service (“Service”), which is made available through a third-party service provider.
By using the Service, you agree to the terms outlined in this Policy. LegacyTelcom reserves the right to modify or update this Policy at any time, with or without prior notice. The most recent update date will be displayed at the top of this Policy. Continued use of the Service after any updates constitutes acceptance of those changes.
Personal Information We Collect
When you use the Service, we may receive the following information from our third-party service provider:
• Your mobile phone number when you send a text message to us.
• The content of messages you send to us or other users of the Service.
• Any user or screen name you associate with the Service.
• Feedback, comments, or inquiries you submit regarding the Service.
How We Use Your Information
We use your Personal Information to:
• Provide, operate, and improve the Service.
• Process inquiries and respond to support requests.
• Contact you with important announcements or updates related to the Service.
• Monitor usage and enhance the user experience.
Messages sent through the Service are stored on our servers, which may be hosted by third-party providers.
Disclosure of Your Information
We do not sell or rent your Personal Information to third parties. However, we may disclose your information in the following circumstances:
• With your consent.
• To enforce our Terms of Service.
• To trusted service providers who process Personal Information on our behalf, subject to confidentiality agreements.
• To comply with legal obligations, such as responding to subpoenas, court orders, or law enforcement requests.
• To investigate potential security threats, fraud, or unlawful activities.
• For aggregated analytics, such as reporting the number of messages sent in a given timeframe.
If a third-party service provider fails to comply with our agreements, LegacyTelcom is not liable for any resulting damages or data breaches.
Security Measures
LegacyTelcom takes appropriate security measures to protect your Personal Information. However, we cannot guarantee that unauthorized access, hacking, or breaches will never occur. Your data may pass through third-party infrastructure (such as SMS delivery platforms and carrier networks), which we do not control.
We do not protect or assume liability for information you share with other users. Avoid sharing sensitive personal information through SMS.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
If you visit our website or interact with our online services, we may use cookies or similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. These include:
• Cookies for login preferences (e.g., “Remember Me” settings).
• Cookies for comments that store your name and email for convenience.
• Session cookies that expire when you close your browser.
Embedded Content & Third-Party Websites
Articles on our site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, articles, or images). Embedded content behaves as if you visited the third-party site directly, which may collect data about you.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of external sites before interacting with embedded content.
Data Retention & User Rights
• If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely for moderation purposes.
• If you register on our website, you may view, edit, or delete your Personal Information at any time, except for your username.
• You may request an exported file of the data we hold about you or request deletion of your data, subject to legal and security retention requirements.
SMS Messaging Terms
LegacyTelcom uses SMS messaging to provide notifications, service updates, and general communication.
• You may opt out of SMS notifications at any time by texting “STOP” to our shortcode. You will receive a confirmation message, and further SMS communications will cease.
• To rejoin, sign up as you did initially.
• If you experience issues, reply with the keyword “HELP” for assistance, or contact admin@legacytelcom.com.
• Carriers are not responsible for delayed or undelivered messages.
• Message and data rates may apply. Contact your wireless provider for details on your text or data plan.
• Message frequency varies.
For privacy-related inquiries, please refer to our full Privacy Policy at [insert website link].
Contact Information
For questions about this Policy, please contact:
LegacyTelcom
Email: admin@legacytelcom.com
This Policy is effective as of the date listed above.