MINN-KOTA PAAWS SMS MARKETING POLICY
Version 1.0 Effective Date: JAN 31, 2025
Note: This Policy is for PAAWS Marketing Only
At Minn-Kota PAAWS, we value your privacy and make every effort to respect your wishes and personal information. In line with this commitment, we have established the following policy for the use of our SMS marketing service. Please read it carefully to understand how we collect, use, and manage your phone numbers.
COLLECTION OF PHONE NUMBERS
We collect your phone numbers only when you voluntarily provide them to us, for example, during transactions, inquiries, or when you sign up for our promotional messages. You can opt in to receive these SMS messages either by clicking on on the welcome pop-up (which shows to new users) or in the checkout by checking your SMS sign-up and providing your phone number.
USE OF PHONE NUMBERS FOR SMS
Your phone numbers are primarily used to provide you with personalized services, updates, and promotional offers. These text messages may relate to our products, services, discounts, or any updates that we think may interest you. We may also provide special discounts or offers through SMS messages. SMS messaging charges may be applied by your carrier. We will only share your phone number with our SMS provider, subject to their privacy policy. We use GoTo to send all SMS communications to users who have opted in.
OPTING OUT OF MARKETING MESSAGES
If at any time you wish to stop receiving marketing SMS from us, you can opt out by
-Texting STOP to opt-out
-Texting UNSUBSCRIBE to opt-out
-Texting CANCEL to opt-out
-Texting QUIT to opt-out
Please note that the opt-out process may take up to 10 business days to become effective. During this period, you may still receive some messages from us.
PRIVACY OF PHONE NUMBERS
Once you have opted out, we will not send you any more SMS messages, nor will we sell or transfer your phone number to another party.
CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
We may periodically update this policy. We will notify you about significant changes in the way we treat your information by placing a prominent notice on our site.
We thank you for your understanding and cooperation. If you have any questions or concerns about this policy, please feel free to contact us at (701) 356-0523.
Effective Date: 10/17/25
Minn-Kota PAAWS (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website at www.minnkotapaaws.org (the “Site”).
By using our Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
We collect information in the following ways:
When you:
When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect:
This data helps us understand how visitors use our website and improve our services. We may use cookies and similar technologies for this purpose.
We use the information we collect to:
We will not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party.
We may share your information only when necessary:
We use reasonable physical, electronic, and administrative safeguards to protect the personal information we collect. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Our Site may link to external websites (such as social media platforms or partners). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
You can:
Our Site is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will delete it promptly.
Minn-Kota PAAWS complies with all applicable North Dakota and federal privacy laws. We do not collect or disclose personal information for marketing purposes without consent, and any data shared with partners is limited to service delivery or compliance with nonprofit reporting requirements.
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. The “Effective Date” at the top will indicate the latest revision. Continued use of our Site after any changes means you accept the updated terms.
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Minn-Kota PAAWS
Email: contact@minnkotapaaws.org
MINN-KOTA PAAWS SMS TEXT POLICY
Minn-Kota PAAWS is a low-cost spay/neuter clinic serving the Fargo-Moorhead area and beyond. We are dedicated to creating efficient operations to serve our large clientele—this allows us to save money and serve more clients!
When you call PAAWS, your call may be answered by a text message from our main line at 701-356-0523. You can opt out of these texts by following the instructions outlined in our privacy policy located on this web page. You can opt out by texting STOP to our message and we will not text you further.
If you are experiencing issues with the messaging program you can reply with the keyword HELP for more assistance, or you can get help directly at 1-866-890-8931 or https://support.goto.com/connect/contact
Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
As always, message and data rates may apply for any messages sent to you from us and to us from you. If you have any questions about your text plan or data plan, it is best to contact your wireless provider.
If you have any questions regarding privacy, please read our privacy policy above.
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