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Senate of Pennsylvania Privacy Policy
The Senate of Pennsylvania understands that the privacy of your information is important to you. This privacy policy describes how the Senate of Pennsylvania collects, users, and shares information from individuals that consent to receive texts messages from the Senate of Pennsylvania.
Information we collect:
Personal information: When you consent to receive text messages from the Senate of Pennsylvania, we may collect your first name, last name, address, email address, caller id, and phone number.
How this information is used:
We use this information for the following purposes:
How is this information shared:
The Senate of Pennsylvania and your state senator will retain and utilize the information you provide for internal use only and will not sell, transfer, disclose, or distribute your personal information or SMS consent to any third party unless needed by the consented to service. Except to the extent that you are participating in a live program, the Senate of Pennsylvania and your state senator will retain and utilize the information you provide for internal use only and will not sell, transfer, disclose, or distribute your personal information to any third party.
Contact Information:
If you have any questions about this policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at 717-787-7163.
1. Program Description: If you have consented to receive text messages from the Senate of Pennsylvania you may receive texts about customer service, legislative support inquires, or conversational texts. Message frequency will vary. You agree that we, our affiliates, and any third-party service providers may send you messages regarding the foregoing topics. We do not charge for mobile messages sent through the Program, but you are responsible for any message and data rates imposed by your mobile provider, as standard data and message rates may apply for short message service and multimedia messages.
1.1 Types of text messages - Information on legislation or legislative events, office hours inquiry, help to fill out a government form or government process, and to respond to inquiries initiated by you.
2. User Opt-In: By providing your mobile phone number to us, you are voluntarily opting in to the Program and you agree to receive recurring mobile messages from us at the mobile phone number associated with your opt-in, even if such number is registered on any state or federal “Do Not Call” list. You agree that any mobile phone number you provide to us is a valid mobile phone number of which you are the owner or authorized user. Your participation in the Program is completely voluntary.
3. User Opt-Out and Support: You may opt-out of the Program at any time. If you wish to opt-out of the Program and stop receiving mobile messages from us, or you no longer agree to these Mobile Messaging Terms, reply STOP to the mobile number the message is sent from. You understand and agree that the foregoing is the only reasonable method of opting out. If you want to join the Program again, just sign up as you did the first time, and we will start sending messages to you again. For support, reply HELP to the mobile number the message is sent from or review our privacy policy at https://www.pasen.gov/PrivacyPolicy.cfm. Our mobile messaging platform may not recognize requests that modify the foregoing commands, and you agree that we and our service providers will not be liable for failing to honor requests that do not comply with the requirements in these Mobile Messaging Terms.
4. Disclaimer of Warranty and Liability: The Program is offered on an “as-is” basis and may not be available in all areas, at all times, or on all mobile providers. You agree that neither we nor our service providers will be liable for any failed, delayed, or misdirected delivery of any mobile message or information sent through the Program.
5. Modifications: We may modify or cancel the Program or any of its features at any time, with or without notice. To the extent permitted by applicable law, we may also modify these Mobile Messaging Terms at any time. Any such modification will take effect when it is posted to our website. You agree to review these Mobile Messaging Terms periodically to ensure that you are aware of any modifications. Your continued participation in the Program will constitute your acceptance of those modifications.
SMS/Text Message Opt-In
Information we collect:
Personal information: When you consent to receive text messages from the Senate of Pennsylvania, we may collect your first name, last name, address, email address, caller id, and phone number.
How this information is used:
We use this information for the following purposes:
- To respond to your inquiries by email, text, or phone;
- To complete and fulfill any requests for services or support;
- In accordance with any consent you have provided;
- As legally necessary, to include complying with a subpoena, court order or legal process;
- To correspond with you in furtherance of official Commonwealth business; and/or
- To conduct official Commonwealth business and governmental functions as permitted by law.
How is this information shared:
The Senate of Pennsylvania and your state senator will retain and utilize the information you provide for internal use only and will not sell, transfer, disclose, or distribute your personal information or SMS consent to any third party unless needed by the consented to service. Except to the extent that you are participating in a live program, the Senate of Pennsylvania and your state senator will retain and utilize the information you provide for internal use only and will not sell, transfer, disclose, or distribute your personal information to any third party.
Contact Information:
If you have any questions about this policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at 717-787-7163.
SMS Consent and Mobile Messaging Terms & Conditions
Senate of Pennsylvania operates a mobile messaging program (the “Program”) subject to these SMS Consent and Mobile Messaging Terms and Conditions (these “Mobile Messaging Terms”). The Program and our collection and use of your personal information is also subject to our Privacy Policy https://www.pasen.gov/PrivacyPolicy.cfm. By enrolling, signing up, or otherwise agreeing to participate in the Program, you accept and agree to these Mobile Messaging Terms and our Privacy Policy https://www.pasen.gov/PrivacyPolicy.cfm.1. Program Description: If you have consented to receive text messages from the Senate of Pennsylvania you may receive texts about customer service, legislative support inquires, or conversational texts. Message frequency will vary. You agree that we, our affiliates, and any third-party service providers may send you messages regarding the foregoing topics. We do not charge for mobile messages sent through the Program, but you are responsible for any message and data rates imposed by your mobile provider, as standard data and message rates may apply for short message service and multimedia messages.
1.1 Types of text messages - Information on legislation or legislative events, office hours inquiry, help to fill out a government form or government process, and to respond to inquiries initiated by you.
2. User Opt-In: By providing your mobile phone number to us, you are voluntarily opting in to the Program and you agree to receive recurring mobile messages from us at the mobile phone number associated with your opt-in, even if such number is registered on any state or federal “Do Not Call” list. You agree that any mobile phone number you provide to us is a valid mobile phone number of which you are the owner or authorized user. Your participation in the Program is completely voluntary.
3. User Opt-Out and Support: You may opt-out of the Program at any time. If you wish to opt-out of the Program and stop receiving mobile messages from us, or you no longer agree to these Mobile Messaging Terms, reply STOP to the mobile number the message is sent from. You understand and agree that the foregoing is the only reasonable method of opting out. If you want to join the Program again, just sign up as you did the first time, and we will start sending messages to you again. For support, reply HELP to the mobile number the message is sent from or review our privacy policy at https://www.pasen.gov/PrivacyPolicy.cfm. Our mobile messaging platform may not recognize requests that modify the foregoing commands, and you agree that we and our service providers will not be liable for failing to honor requests that do not comply with the requirements in these Mobile Messaging Terms.
4. Disclaimer of Warranty and Liability: The Program is offered on an “as-is” basis and may not be available in all areas, at all times, or on all mobile providers. You agree that neither we nor our service providers will be liable for any failed, delayed, or misdirected delivery of any mobile message or information sent through the Program.
5. Modifications: We may modify or cancel the Program or any of its features at any time, with or without notice. To the extent permitted by applicable law, we may also modify these Mobile Messaging Terms at any time. Any such modification will take effect when it is posted to our website. You agree to review these Mobile Messaging Terms periodically to ensure that you are aware of any modifications. Your continued participation in the Program will constitute your acceptance of those modifications.
SMS/Text Message Opt-In