EMAIL / SMS PRIVACY POLICY

Welcome to our email subscription and SMS services. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This documentation explains our opt-in process and how we ensure the legitimacy of our traffic.

Opt-In Process

Email Subscription

1. Explicit Consent: Users must provide explicit consent by filling out a subscription form on our website. This form includes a checkbox that users must select to confirm their agreement to receive emails from us.
2. Double Opt-In: After submitting the form, users receive a confirmation email with a link to verify their subscription. This ensures that the email address is valid and that the user genuinely wants to subscribe.
3. Privacy Policy and AUP: Our subscription form includes links to our Privacy Policy and Acceptable Use Policy (AUP), ensuring users are informed about how their data will be used.

SMS Subscription

1. Text-to-Join: Users can opt-in by sending a specific keyword to our dedicated number. This method is simple and user-friendly.
2. Web Form: Users can also subscribe via a web form that includes their mobile number and a checkbox to confirm their consent to receive SMS messages.
3. Confirmation Message: Upon subscribing, users receive a confirmation SMS, which includes information on how to opt out if they change their mind.
4. Documented Consent: We document and save all consent records to comply with legal requirements and ensure transparency.

Verification Steps

1. Double Opt-In: Our double opt-in process for emails and confirmation messages for SMS ensures that only users who genuinely wish to subscribe are added to our list.
2. Regular Audits: We conduct regular audits of our subscriber lists to remove inactive or invalid email addresses and phone numbers.
3. Compliance with Laws: We comply with the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and other relevant regulations to ensure that our opt-in processes are legally sound.

Additional Details

Privacy Policy

Our Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and share personal information. It includes details on:

• Data collection methods
• Usage of personal and usage data
• Data sharing with third parties
• Data retention policies
• User rights regarding their data

Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)

Our AUP ensures that our services are used responsibly. It includes:

• Prohibited activities (e.g., spamming, illegal activities)
• Guidelines for acceptable use
• Consequences of violating the AUP

Onboarding Controls

New subscribers are required to go through our opt-in process, ensuring that they are fully informed and have explicitly consented to receive communications from us.

Opt-Out Process

1. Email: Users can unsubscribe from our emails by clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any email they receive from us.
2. SMS: Users can opt out of SMS messages by replying with keywords such as “STOP,” “UNSUBSCRIBE,” or “QUIT” to any of our messages. They will receive a confirmation message acknowledging their opt-out request.

Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about our opt-in process or privacy policies, please contact us at info@blackpagesinternational.com.

Conclusion

We are committed to maintaining the integrity of our opt-in processes and ensuring that our traffic is legitimate. By adhering to best practices and legal requirements, we strive to provide a trustworthy and reliable service to our users.Last updated: 7/29/24 This documentation provides a comprehensive overview of our opt-in processes for email and SMS subscriptions, ensuring compliance with legal standards and demonstrating the legitimacy of our traffic.