Opt-in Policy

1. Purpose and Scope

The Bally Lions Club (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to serving our community through various charitable activities and member engagement. This policy governs our text messaging and email communications with club members, volunteers, and community supporters.

2. Consent to Receive Communications

By providing your mobile phone number and/or email address to the Bally Lions Club, you expressly consent to receive:

• Text messages (SMS/MMS) to your mobile device
• Email communications to your provided email address
• Communications regarding club meetings, events, volunteer opportunities, and community service projects
• Occasional fundraising and donation requests
• Emergency or time-sensitive club notifications

3. Types of Messages

You may receive the following types of communications:

• Meeting Reminders: Notifications about upcoming Lions Club meetings
• Event Announcements: Information about community events, fundraisers, and service projects
• Volunteer Opportunities: Calls for volunteers for various club activities
• Administrative Updates: Important club announcements and policy changes
• Emergency Communications: Urgent notifications related to club activities or member safety

4. Frequency

Message frequency varies based on club activities and events. You can expect to receive approximately 2-8 text messages and 1-4 emails per month. During peak activity periods (such as major fundraising events), frequency may temporarily increase.

5. Message and Data Rates

6. Opt-Out Instructions

You may opt out of receiving communications at any time:

• Text Messages: Reply “STOP” to any text message to unsubscribe from all future text communications
• Emails: Click the “Unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any email or contact us directly
• Phone: Call us at (484) 241-5490
• Email: Send a request to secretary@ballylions.org
• Mail: Write to us at the address provided below

After opting out, you will receive a confirmation message. Please note that it may take up to 24 hours to process your opt-out request.

7. Help and Support

For help or questions about our text messaging service, reply “HELP” to any text message or contact us using the information provided below.

8. Privacy and Data Protection

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information:

• Your contact information will only be used for Bally Lions Club communications
• We will not sell, rent, or share your contact information with third parties without your consent
• We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information
• You may request to review or delete your contact information at any time

9. Service Provider Information

Text messaging services are provided through Twilio Inc. By opting in, you acknowledge that Twilio may process your information in accordance with their privacy policy.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website at ballylions.org. Continued participation in our communications after policy changes indicates acceptance of the updated terms.

11. Compliance

This policy complies with the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), CAN-SPAM Act, and other applicable federal and state regulations governing electronic communications.