Last Updated: October 24th, 2024
Paul Williams (doing business as “Pirend”) (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (https://pirend.com) or engage with us via SMS, email, and other services. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site or use our services.
By opting in to receive SMS messages from us, you agree to this Privacy Policy and our Terms and Conditions.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information from you:
Personal Information: This includes name, email address, phone number, and any other information you provide when filling out forms or communicating with us via SMS or email.
Device Information: We may collect information about the device you use to access our services, such as IP addresses, browser type, operating system, and other technical data.
SMS Interaction Data: We collect information about your interactions with our SMS messages, such as delivery, read receipts, responses, and any other message-related data.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect from you for the following purposes:
To Provide and Manage SMS Services: Including sending service-related messages, updates, alerts, and marketing communications based on your consent.
To Improve User Experience: By analyzing data about how you interact with our services to optimize our offerings and enhance user experience.
To Comply with Legal Requirements: We may process your information if it is necessary for legal obligations, fraud prevention, and to ensure compliance with industry regulations such as SMS TCR requirements.
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting business, or providing SMS services. These third parties must comply with strict confidentiality and data security standards.
We may also share your information:
With Legal Authorities: If required by law, or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., court orders, subpoenas).
4. Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Opt-Out: You can opt out of SMS marketing messages by replying “STOP” to any of our messages. If you opt out, you will no longer receive marketing-related texts but may still receive service-related messages if necessary.
Access & Correction: You can request access to your personal data and correct or update any inaccuracies.
Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal data, though certain legal or business obligations may prevent us from fulfilling all requests.
5. Data Security
We implement a variety of security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet, or method of electronic storage, is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
6. SMS TCR Compliance
We comply with The Campaign Registry (TCR) guidelines to ensure that all SMS campaigns adhere to the highest industry standards. All SMS communications are registered and compliant with TCR requirements to reduce spam and enhance user privacy.
By opting in to our SMS services, you agree to receive text messages from us and understand that message and data rates may apply depending on your carrier.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website or SMS messages may contain links to third-party sites or services that are not operated by us. We have no control over these sites and assume no responsibility for their content or privacy practices.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the updated policy on our website. Your continued use of our website or services after such modifications constitutes your acknowledgment and acceptance of the updated terms.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data handling practices, please contact us at:
Email: contact@pirend.com
Phone: 646-961-3485
Address: 282 Katonah Ave, #515, Katonah, NY 10536
Acknowledgment
By using our website or opting in to receive SMS communications, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.