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Wyoming PBS Emergency Alerts—Privacy Policy

Wyoming PBS is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect the information you provide when you subscribe to the Wyoming PBS Emergency Alerts SMS service.

1. Information We Collect

When you sign up for the Wyoming PBS Emergency Alerts SMS service, we may collect the following information:

  • Your mobile phone number
  • The date and time you opted in or out
  • Message interaction data (e.g., response to messages, delivery status)
     

We do not collect or request any personally identifiable information beyond your mobile number for this service.

2. How We Use Your Information

The information you provide is used solely for the purpose of sending you real-time emergency notifications, including but not limited to:

  • Weather alerts (e.g., tornado, blizzard, flood warnings)
  • Fire alerts (e.g., wildfire evacuation notices)
  • Public safety alerts (e.g., Amber Alerts, shelter-in-place warnings)
     

Your data will not be sold, rented, shared, or used for marketing or promotional purposes.

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not share your mobile number or related data with any third parties, except:

  • When required by law (e.g., subpoena, court order, or legal process)
  • When necessary to protect the safety, rights, or property of Wyoming PBS, its users, or the public
     

4. Data Security

We maintain commercially reasonable security protocols to protect your data against unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, absolute security cannot be guaranteed. By subscribing, you expressly acknowledge and accept the residual risk associated with data transmission and storage.

5. Opt-Out and Deletion of Data

You may opt out of the SMS alerts at any time by texting STOP to [insert short code]. Upon opt-out, your phone number will be removed from our active messaging list. We will retain opt-out records only as required to comply with legal obligations or industry standards.

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted at this URL. Continued use of the service after changes are made constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

7. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our SMS service, please contact us at:

 Email: josh@wyomingpbs.org
Phone: 1-877-263-0702 (toll-free)
Mailing Address: Wyoming PBS, 2660 Peck Ave., Riverton WY, 82501.