Privacy Policy for Text Messaging (SMS/MMS)

Newport Partnership for Families
Last Updated: December 2, 2025

Introduction

Newport Partnership for Families (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you sign up to receive text messages (SMS/MMS) from us through our website or other communication channels.

1. Information We Collect

When you opt in to receive text messages, we may collect:

Your mobile phone number

Your name (if voluntarily provided)

Any message content you send to us

Information submitted through our website forms

We do not sell your personal information.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect to:

Send program updates, reminders, resources, and organizational announcements

Provide support or respond to your inquiries

Share community event information

Improve our communication and outreach efforts

Messages may be sent manually or automatically.

3. Your Consent

By providing your mobile phone number and opting in, you:

Consent to receive SMS/MMS messages from Newport Partnership for Families

Understand that message and data rates may apply

Confirm you are the owner or authorized user of the phone number provided

You may opt out at any time by replying STOP.

4. Opt-Out and Help Instructions

You may manage your participation at any time:

Text STOP to unsubscribe from all text messages

Text HELP for assistance or more information

A confirmation message may be sent after opting out.

5. Data Protection

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your information.
However, no method of transmission over the internet or wireless networks is fully secure.

6. Sharing of Information

We may share your information only with:

Service providers who assist with sending text messages or managing communications

Legal authorities, if required by law

No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. All other categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties

7. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect information from children under age 13. If such information is discovered, it will be deleted promptly.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us at:

Email: info@newportpartnership.org