Effective Date: April 30, 2025
Harmer Associates (“we,” “our,” “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, including the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and the Campaign Registry (TCR) requirements for Application-to-Person (A2P) messaging. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you engage with our SMS/MMS messaging services.
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal information, including your mobile phone number, when you provide it to us through:
- Website Forms: Submitting your information via forms on our website.
- Text Message Keywords: Opting in by texting specific keywords to our designated number.
- Client Interactions: Providing your number during client engagements or interviews.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- A2P Text Messaging: To send you A2P text messages for transactional, informational, and marketing purposes as per your opt-in preferences.
- Service Improvement: To enhance and improve the quality of our A2P text messaging services.
- Customer Support: To provide customer support and respond to your inquiries.
- We do not share mobile numbers or text messaging originator opt-in data and consent with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. All categories mentioned in this privacy policy explicitly exclude this information. Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply. To opt out of further messages, reply STOP. For help or more information, reply HELP.
3. Opt-In Consent
By providing your mobile number, you consent to receive SMS/MMS messages from Harmer Associates. Consent is not a condition of purchase. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency varies.
Opt-In Methods:
- Website Forms: By submitting your information, you agree to receive messages from us.
- Text Message Keywords: By texting a specific keyword to our designated number, you agree to receive messages from us.
4. Opt-Out Instructions
You may opt out of receiving messages at any time by replying with “STOP” to any message you receive. Upon opting out, you will receive a confirmation message, and no further messages will be sent unless you opt back in.
5. Help Instructions
For assistance, reply with “HELP” to any message you receive, or contact us at:
- Email: support@harmer.com
- Phone: 312-407-7180
6. Privacy and Data Sharing
We respect your privacy and do not share your mobile information with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. Your opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any third parties, except for aggregators and providers of the text message services.
7. Terms and Conditions
By providing your mobile number, you agree to our Terms and Conditions and this Privacy Policy. Please review these documents to understand your rights and obligations.
8. Compliance with Industry Standards
Harmer Associates adheres to the CTIA Messaging Principles and Best Practices and complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing A2P messaging.
For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our messaging practices, please contact us at 312-407-7180.