LauroCommunications.com

Compliance Guide

Welcome to the LauroCommunications.com Compliance Guide

There have been a lot of recent changes in terms of compliance for political entities to send out text messages. Don't worry we are here to make the process easy for you.

Step 1 - We need some information about your Political Entity

Please contact your account executive and provide over the following information:
-Campaign's Name
-Campaign's EIN
-Campaign's Website
-Campaign's Address
-Campaign's E-mail Address

Step 2 - Does your website have phone number collection field disclaimers?

If yes, you can skip to Step 3.

If no, please click on "Disclaimer Language" for the disclaimer and click on "Visual Sample" to see how it should be placed next to the phone number collection field.

Step 3 - Does your website have a compliant privacy policy?

If yes, congrats, you are done! Let us know and we will take it from here.

If no, please click on "Privacy Policy Template" for a full template that you can build off of and click on "Add-On Clauses" if you already have a Privacy Policy and would like to just insert additional clauses to gain compliance.

Do you have any questions?

We know this can be overwhelming.



Your account executive is standing by to help.



Send over a message and we will be more than happy to guide you through the process.

Phone Number Collection Field Disclaimer

Every phone number collection field on your website must have the following detailed disclaimer. This disclaimer must be placed near the "Phone Number collection field.

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By submitting your cell phone number you are agreeing to receive periodic text messages from us. Message & data rates may apply. Message frequency may vary. Text "HELP" for help or "STOP" to unsubscribe.

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Phone Number Collection Field Visual Sample

Option 1: Dedicated Privacy Policy Template

Here is a template you can use to craft a dedicated privacy policy for your website. Please carefully review and adjust any details as needed and replace the variables in [brackets] with the current information. When complete, you must host it on your main site and ensure the link for this privacy policy is visible on all pages.

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Last Updated: [Insert Date]

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information.

Information We Collect

We collect personal information, such as your name and phone number, when you opt-in to receive SMS/MMS communications.

How We Obtain Consent

By opting into our messaging services—whether through online forms, text message keywords, or other methods—you provide explicit consent to receive SMS/MMS messages.

How We Use Information

The information we collect is used solely to send notifications, alerts, marketing communications and updates about our campaign. It is not stored for any other purpose.

We Do Not Sell Your Information

We will never share or sell your text messaging opt-in data, consent and related collected personal information to any third parties. Your information is used only for the purposes outlined in this policy.

Sharing of Information

We may share your information with trusted third-party providers who help us deliver messaging services. However, we do not share your information for marketing purposes without explicit consent.

Opting Out

You can opt out at any time by replying with STOP to unsubscribe.

Consent for Communications

By sharing your contact details, you are agreeing to receive updates about our via SMS or MMS. Message frequency varies. Standard message and data rates may apply. In you need assistance, reply with HELP.

Updates to This Policy

This policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in regulations or business practices. Please review it regularly.

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Option 2: Existing Privacy Policy Insertion Clauses

You may add the following clauses to your existing privacy policy in an effort to gain compliance. Please note, this method does not guarantee compliance and additional modifications may be needed. When complete, the entire privacy policy must be hosted on your main site and ensure the privacy policy link is visible on all pages.

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No Sharing of Mobile Information:

No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. All text messaging originator opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any third parties.

Online Contact Form Opt-In:

OPT-IN CONSENT: By submitting your phone number, you authorize us to send you text messages and notifications. Message/data rates may apply. Reply STOP to unsubscribe from future messages.

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