SMS Policy

Privacy Policy for SMS Text Messaging

At Dauphin County, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our SMS text messaging services.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you register for our SMS text messaging services, such as your name, phone number, and any other information you choose to provide.

SMS Interactions

We collect information about your interactions with our SMS messages, such as the content of the messages you send or receive, and the date and time of such messages.

2. Use of Your Information

We use the information you provide in the following ways:

To provide and maintain our SMS text messaging services and improve our services, content, and user experience
To send you information and updates related to your questions, concerns, and requests
To respond to your comments, questions, and requests

3. Sharing Your Information

Dauphin County does not share personal information with any third party. Your data is solely used within Dauphin County for the purposes outlined in this privacy policy.

4. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to help protect your personal information from loss, theft, misuse, and unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction.

5. Your Choices

You can opt out of receiving SMS text messages from us at any time by replying "STOP" to any of our messages.
You can update or correct your personal information by contacting us directly.

6. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed at individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that a child under 16 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on our website.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

webmaster@dauphincounty.gov

Terms and Conditions for SMS Text Messaging

Welcome to our SMS text messaging service. By using this service, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions. Please review these terms carefully.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By subscribing to our SMS text messaging service, you accept and agree to all the terms and conditions set forth in this agreement.

2. Service Description

Our SMS text messaging service allows you to receive messages from us regarding updates, and other relevant information.

3. Opting In and Opting Out

You can opt-in to our SMS text messaging service by providing your mobile number through our website or other sign-up methods.

4. Message Frequency

The frequency of messages may vary depending on the request. We reserve the right to change the frequency of messages sent at any time.

5. Fees

While our SMS text messaging service is free, standard message and data rates may apply.

6. Privacy

We respect your privacy and will not share your personal information with third parties without your consent.

7. User Conduct

You agree not to use our SMS text messaging service for any unlawful or abusive purpose.

8. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms and conditions at any time.

9. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the SMS text messaging service at our discretion.

10. Disclaimers

We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding the SMS text messaging service.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damage.

12. Governing Law

These terms and conditions are governed by the laws of Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions, please email webmaster@dauphincounty.gov.