SMS/Text Messaging Privacy Policy

At TreePeople, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your information when you opt in to receive SMS/text messages from us.

Information We Collect

When you sign up for TreePeople’s SMS/text messaging services, we may collect:
– Phone Number – Needed to send you text messages.
– Name – Optional, but helps us personalize our communication.
– Consent Records – Documentation of your opt-in to receive messages from us.

How We Use Your Information

We use this information to:
– Send updates about TreePeople programs, volunteer opportunities, events, educational resources, and other relevant information via SMS/text.
– Respond to questions and provide support.
– Monitor and improve our messaging services.
– Better understand engagement with our community.

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. We may
only share your information in the following cases:

– Service Providers – Trusted third-party vendors who support our messaging platform and help us operate effectively.
– Legal Requirements – If required by law, such as responding to subpoenas or legal requests.
– Organizational Transitions – If TreePeople is involved in a merger or reorganization, your information may be part of the transferred assets.

Your Choices

You can opt out of receiving SMS/text messages from TreePeople at any time by:
– Texting “STOP” to the number you received messages from.
– Contacting us at info@treepeople.org or (818) 753-4600.

Data Security

We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information. However, please note that no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure.

Children’s Privacy

TreePeople’s SMS/text messaging service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under this age. If we learn we have inadvertently collected such information, we will delete it promptly.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on our website at https://www.treepeople.org. Please review it periodically to stay informed.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or TreePeople’s SMS/texting practices, please
contact:

TreePeople
12601 Mulholland Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
info@treepeople.org
(818) 753-4600