Central Arizona Mountain Rescue Association

SMS Text Messaging Privacy Policy

Effective August 1, 2026

This SMS Text Messaging Privacy Policy ("Policy") explains how Central Arizona Mountain Rescue Association ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects information in connection with our SMS text messaging program (the "Program"). This Policy applies specifically to information collected through text messaging and supplements our general privacy practices.

1. Information we collect

In connection with the Program, we collect and store the following information from participants:

Mobile phone number
Name
Mobile carrier
Date and time of opt-in and opt-out
Content of messages sent and received, where necessary to operate the Program

2. How we use your information

Information collected through the Program is used solely to:

Send you the text messages you have opted in to receive, including dispatch, scheduling, coordination, and operational notifications
Respond to messages you send to us
Manage and administer the Program, including maintaining accurate opt-in and opt-out records
Comply with applicable laws, carrier requirements, and industry standards

3. No sale or sharing of mobile information

No mobile information will be sold, shared, or disclosed to third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any third party, except as necessary to provide the Program itself (for example, our SMS platform or telecom carriers), or as required by law.

4. Consent and opt-in

By providing your mobile phone number and affirmatively opting in, you consent to receive SMS text messages from Central Arizona Mountain Rescue Association related to the purpose described at the time of opt-in. Consent to receive text messages is not shared with or sold to any third party for any purpose, and is not a condition of membership, participation, or any purchase.

5. Opt-out and help

You may opt out of the Program at any time by replying STOP to any message you receive from us. After you opt out, you will receive one final message confirming that you have been unsubscribed, and you will no longer receive messages from the Program unless you opt in again.

For help or more information, reply HELP to any message, or contact us using the information in Section 8 below.

6. Message frequency and fees

Message frequency varies depending on dispatch, scheduling, and operational needs. Message and data rates may apply, as determined by your mobile carrier and your plan.

7. Data security and retention

We maintain reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect the information collected through the Program. We retain opt-in, opt-out, and related consent records for as long as necessary to operate the Program and to comply with applicable carrier and legal requirements.

8. Contact us

If you have questions about this Policy or the Program, you may contact us at:

Central Arizona Mountain Rescue Association
12950 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ 85022
(623) 252-5878
info@mountainrescue.org

9. Changes to this policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted with a revised effective date above. Your continued participation in the Program after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.