Privacy Policy – SMS Messaging (A2P 10DLC)

Last updated: 14-07-2025

This Privacy Policy describes how The Forte Community collects, uses, and protects your information when you subscribe to our SMS messaging service.

1. What We Collect

Your mobile phone number
Message interactions (e.g., “STOP”, “HELP”)
Timestamp and consent metadata
(Optional) name, email, and interests if submitted via forms

2. How We Use Your Information

We use this data to:

Deliver requested SMS messages
Send reminders, alerts, and promotions
Improve our services and communication
Comply with carrier, legal, and regulatory requirements

3. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information (including your mobile number) with third parties for marketing or promotional purposes.

We only share data with:

Twilio (our messaging platform)
Legal entities if required by law

4. Opting Out

To stop receiving SMS messages, reply with “STOP” to any message. You may also request data removal by contacting us at diamond@buzzgeniusmarketing.com

5. Security

We store your data securely and use reasonable safeguards to protect your personal information. Data is retained only as long as necessary for communication or legal purposes.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Opt-out at any time
Request access to your data
Request correction or deletion of your information

7. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on our website with the revised “Last Updated” date.