1. Our Current SMS Practices
At Bristol Healthcare Services, Inc. ("Bristol Healthcare," "BHS," "we," "our," or "us"), we are committed to communicating with our clients, prospective clients, business partners, and website visitors in a manner that is professional, transparent, and respectful of their privacy.
Bristol Healthcare does not currently use Short Message Service (SMS) or text messaging as a communication channel.
At this time, we do not send SMS messages to:
- Website visitors;
- Prospective clients;
- Existing clients;
- Business partners;
- Job applicants;
- Employees;
- Patients; or
- Any other individuals interacting with our organization.
Although our Website may request a telephone number through certain contact forms, that information is collected solely to allow a Bristol Healthcare representative to contact you by telephone, if appropriate, regarding your inquiry or request.
We do not use telephone numbers collected through our Website for SMS marketing, promotional campaigns, appointment reminders, customer support, recruitment communications, project updates, or other text messaging purposes.
We also do not sell, rent, trade, or share mobile phone numbers with third parties for marketing or promotional purposes.
This Notice is published to provide transparency regarding our current communication practices and to support applicable telecommunications and messaging compliance requirements.
2. Future SMS Communications
Should Bristol Healthcare introduce SMS communications in the future, such communications will be conducted only in accordance with applicable laws, industry regulations, carrier requirements, and any required user consent.
The provisions below describe the terms that would apply if Bristol Healthcare offers an SMS messaging program at a future date.
3. Consent to Receive SMS Messages
If Bristol Healthcare introduces SMS communications in the future, text messages will be sent only to individuals who have voluntarily provided their mobile telephone number and, where required, expressly consented to receive such communications.
Providing consent to receive SMS messages will not be a condition of purchasing services or entering into a business relationship with Bristol Healthcare.
4. Types of Messages
If an SMS program is introduced in the future, messages may include communications such as:
- Responses to inquiries you have submitted;
- Meeting or consultation confirmations;
- Service-related notifications;
- Event or webinar reminders;
- Customer support communications; or
- Other business communications for which you have provided consent.
Any marketing or promotional SMS communications, if offered in the future, would be sent only to individuals who have expressly opted in where required by law.
5. Message Frequency
If Bristol Healthcare offers SMS communications, message frequency will vary depending on your interactions with us and the communications you have requested or authorized.
We are committed to sending only communications that are relevant and appropriate to your relationship with Bristol Healthcare.
6. Message and Data Rates
Standard message and data rates imposed by your wireless carrier may apply to any SMS messages you receive from Bristol Healthcare.
Please consult your mobile service provider for information regarding applicable charges.
7. Opting Out
If Bristol Healthcare offers SMS communications in the future, you may opt out at any time by replying STOP to any SMS message you receive from us.
After receiving your opt-out request, we will discontinue non-essential SMS communications to your mobile number, subject to applicable legal or operational requirements.
8. Help and Support
If Bristol Healthcare introduces SMS messaging and you require assistance, you may reply HELP to any SMS message, where supported, or contact us directly using the information provided at the end of this Notice.
9. Privacy
Any personal information collected as part of a future SMS messaging program will be handled in accordance with Bristol Healthcare's Privacy Policy.
Bristol Healthcare will not sell, rent, or disclose mobile telephone numbers or SMS consent information to third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.
Mobile opt-in information and SMS consent will not be shared with third parties except as necessary to support the delivery of messaging services, operate our business, or comply with applicable legal obligations.
10. Changes to This Notice
Bristol Healthcare may update this SMS Communications Notice from time to time to reflect changes in our communication practices, legal obligations, or the introduction of new services.
Should we begin offering SMS communications, this Notice will be updated to reflect the scope of the program and any additional terms that may apply.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this SMS Communications Notice or our communication practices, please contact us: