Privacy Policy for Website SMS Messaging
At Robert Paul Vacations, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose your information, specifically in relation to SMS messaging. Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal data.
1. Consent to Receive SMS Messages
By providing your phone number and checking the box that says "Yes, Robert Paul Vacations can contact me about this information," you consent to receive text messages from Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Robert Paul Vacations specifically. We will only use your phone number to send you SMS messages related to the information you have requested or in response to your inquiries.
2. Opt-In Consent
Opt-in consent is required for SMS messaging. By checking the aforementioned box, you explicitly consent to receiving text messages from Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Robert Paul Vacations. If you do not provide this consent, we will not send you SMS messages.
3. Use of Personal Information
We collect and use your personal information, including your phone number, solely for the purpose of sending you SMS messages related to Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Robert Paul Vacations. We will not share your phone number or any other personally identifiable information with third parties for their own marketing purposes.
4. Disclosure to Business Partners
We understand the concerns regarding third-party disclosure of SMS consent and phone numbers. Therefore, we explicitly state that SMS consent and the associated phone numbers will not be shared with our business partners or sponsors. The SMS messages you receive will only originate from Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Robert Paul Vacations.
5. Limited Disclosure for Promotional Offers
While our privacy policy previously mentioned the disclosure of personal information to business partners for promotional offers, this clause does not apply to SMS consent and phone numbers. We do not collect or share your phone number or SMS consent with outside vendors for promotional purposes.
6. Security Measures
We have implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. We maintain strict security protocols to safeguard your data and ensure its confidentiality.
7. Data Retention
We will retain your personal information, including SMS consent and phone numbers, for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
8. Your Rights
You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information. If you wish to exercise any of these rights or have any questions about our privacy practices, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this policy.
9. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. Any updates will be posted on our website, and the revised policy will be effective immediately upon posting.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this privacy policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Effective Date: 7/6/2023