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KIDCO HEAD START SMS PRIVACY POLICY

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LAST UPDATED: 02/19/2025

 

1. Introduction

Kidco Head Start is committed to protecting your privacy. This SMS Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share personal information when you opt-in to receive SMS messages from us. 

 

​2. Information We Collect

When you opt-in to receive SMS messages from us, we may collect the following information:

  • Your phone number

  • Your name (if provided)

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3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Send you SMS messages related to your child’s enrollment, class cancellations, absences and updates

  • Respond to your inquiries and provide center/classroom information

  • Improve our services and communications

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4. Opt-In Method

You may opt-in to receive SMS messages from Kidco Head Start by filling out this formPhone numbers collected for SMS communication purposes will not be shared with any third party and affiliates for marketing purposes

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5. Opt-Out Method

You can opt out of receiving SMS messages at any time. To do so, simply reply "STOP" to any SMS message you receive. Alternatively, you can contact us directly to request removal from our messaging list. You can also fill out this form to request removal from our SMS list.

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6. Message Frequency

Message frequency may vary depending on the type of communication. For example, you may receive up to [4] SMS messages per week related to your child.

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7. Potential Fees for SMS Messaging

Please note that standard message and data rates may apply, depending on your carrier’s pricing plan. These fees may vary if the message is sent domestically or internationally.

8. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no data transmission over the internet or mobile network can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

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9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this SMS Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on our website and updating the effective date.

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10. Help

If you are experiencing any issues, you can reply with the keyword HELP. Or, you can get help directly from us by contacting us here. Additional Options: If you do not wish to receive SMS messages, you can choose not to check the SMS consent box on our form.

KIDCO HEAD START SMS TERMS OF SERVICE

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By opting into SMS from a web form or other medium, you are agreeing to receive SMS messages from KIDCO HEAD START. This includes SMS messages for appointment scheduling, appointment reminders, class cancellations, etc. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. See Kidco Head Start's privacy policy. Message HELP for help. Reply STOP to any message to opt out.

This website is supported by Grant Number 10CH012967-01-00 from the Office of Head Start within the Administration for Children and Families, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Neither the Administration for Children and Families nor any of its components operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse this website (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided). The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed are those of Kids and Company of Linn County and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Administration for Children and Families and the Office of Head Start.

Call Us: 541.451.1581   /  Fax Us: 541.259.1581   /   Email Us: kidco@kidcoheadstart.org   /  Visit Us: 300 Market Street, Suite 200, Lebanon, OR 97355

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