PRIVACY POLICY

The following information is provided to inform you that we respect your privacy while interacting with this website. Columbia Pregnancy Center will never rent, sell, or lease your confidential information. However, legal reasons could necessitate the sharing of such information. We will strive to ensure the security of any information you provide. Columbia Pregnancy Center wants your experience to be safe and enjoyable.

  • INFORMATION COLLECTION AND USE

    Columbia Pregnancy Center collects certain information from our website users. Columbia Pregnancy Center is the sole owner of any and all information collected on columbia-pregnancy.org. Columbia Pregnancy Center will never rent, sell, or lease your confidential information. However, legal reasons could necessitate the sharing of such information. Columbia Pregnancy Center may share such information with Columbia Pregnancy Center affiliates, partners, or contract organizations, or as legally necessary. We will strive to ensure the security of any information you provide. Columbia Pregnancy Center will never collect personal information without your knowledge during your visit to our website. Any information that is requested will typically be in direct correlation to the services you are requesting. From time to time, Columbia Pregnancy Center may ask for your personal input and suggestions related to your online experience. This information will remain confidential and will allow us to improve and enhance your online user experience. By providing such information, you consent to Columbia Pregnancy Center’s use of such information to better serve you and others coming to our website.

  • USER REGISTRATION FOR ONLINE DONATIONS, PURCHASES, AND PUBLICATIONS

    To use certain portions of this website, you will be asked to complete a profile information form and provide contact information (such as name, address and email address) and/or financial information (such as credit card information and expiration date). We use this information to provide certain website services, including the facilitation of online donations and resource purchase orders, keeping supporter and donor lists, maintaining statistics, providing you with Columbia Pregnancy Center publications, and providing you with other information, education, and services. Financial information will be used solely to process donations and purchases.

  • COOKIES

    A “cookie” is a small piece of data that can be stored by a website onto your computer. Columbia Pregnancy Center uses cookies in order to enhance your online user experience, facilitate donations, and facilitate online purchases. Columbia Pregnancy Center uses both session cookies and persistent cookies. A persistent cookie is stored on your hard drive for an extended period of time. You can remove persistent cookies by following Internet browser help file directions. Your browser may recognize when a cookie has been sent to your system and will give you an opportunity to allow or refuse it. Columbia Pregnancy Center’s website uses cookies for interaction with our online bookstore and the creation and use of personal website accounts. These cookies are used to identify you as a registered user and to allow you to access your site information, subscribe to publications, and submit donations, purchases, and other such transactions. We do not use cookies to track your activities on our website.

  • LOG FILES

    Columbia Pregnancy Center uses log files. Log files are commonly used by most standard websites. Our log files are used to enhance your website experience, administer the website, and maintain statistics on website use.

  • COMMUNICATION FROM US

    If you submit a user registration, Columbia Pregnancy Center may occasionally send you information on resources, services, news, and other issues. If you register to receive a Columbia Pregnancy Center publication, we will ask for your contact information to send you that publication. We respect your privacy and you may request for any such communication to be discontinued by deactivating your personal information. Please see the “correcting, deleting and deactivating personal information” section.

  • THIRD PARTIES ASSISTANCE FOR USER PURCHASES AND DONATIONS

    Columbia Pregnancy Center may, at its discretion, use third parties, including credit card processing companies and other businesses, to assist in processing and shipping resource orders and in facilitating online donations. Columbia Pregnancy Center may also use third parties to assist in providing website services. Any third party used in this manner does not have the authority to share, sell, rent, lease or use your personal information for any secondary purposes.

  • LINKS

    From time to time, Columbia Pregnancy Center may provide links to other websites maintained by individuals or organizations outside of Columbia Pregnancy Center. Columbia Pregnancy Center is not responsible for the privacy practices of such other sites. You are encouraged to read the privacy policy of such websites prior to providing personal information. These links are not an endorsement of these external websites or the values or opinions expressed therein. Should you visit these external websites, you will then be under the terms of service and privacy policy maintained by the sites/owners.

  • POSTINGS AND PUBLIC FORUMS

    Columbia Pregnancy Center maintains the right to monitor and censor the content of postings within our online affiliate forum and any other forum. Columbia Pregnancy Center cannot, however, ensure privacy for any personal information that is disclosed online in such a forum. Any information you provide in such a forum will be publicly accessible and could be collected and used by others. Columbia Pregnancy Center strictly prohibits and is not liable for breaches of confidentiality that make take place within its forums. Columbia Pregnancy Center will fully accommodate requests from authorities related to the content of illegal postings.

  • SECURITY

    All transactions accomplished through this website are secured using a SSL encryption to protect sensitive data transmissions from your computer to our website. Columbia Pregnancy Center also uses password protection to secure personal information. Columbia Pregnancy Center may use software to verify your address to avoid session hijacking hacking attempts or other attacks.

  • CORRECTING, DELETING, AND DEACTIVATING PERSONAL INFORMATION

    You may access, adjust, remove your personal information, or deactivate your user registration or account by contacting Columbia Pregnancy Center.

  • CHANGES

    Columbia Pregnancy Center maintains the right to adjust or change these Terms and Conditions at any time and asks that you check this policy for updates.

SMS Policy for Non-Profit Organization (Compliant with 10DLC)

1. Purpose This policy outlines the guidelines and procedures for sending text messages (SMS) to clients seeking pregnancy-related help and information. It is designed to ensure compliance with the 10DLC (10-Digit Long Code) regulations set forth by mobile carriers in the United States, as well as to protect the privacy and rights of clients.

2. Compliance with 10DLC Regulations The organization will use 10-digit long codes (10DLC) for text messaging campaigns. These regulations are intended to prevent spam, protect consumer privacy, and ensure proper opt-in and opt-out processes for text messaging.

3. Opt-In Consent

  • Clear Opt-In: Clients must provide explicit consent to receive text messages by voluntarily opting in through an online form, phone call, or text response. Opt-in will be documented.
  • Opt-In Message: After a client opts in, they will receive a welcome message explaining the types of messages they will receive, such as pregnancy-related resources, help for family planning, and healthcare information. Example: “Thank you for signing up with [Organization Name]. We will send you helpful resources regarding pregnancy and family planning. Reply STOP to opt-out at any time.”

4. Message Content

  • Relevant Information: All messages will provide relevant, clear, and accurate information related to pregnancy support, health education. Clients will receive messages that are focused solely on the services they have opted into.
  • Message Frequency: Messages will be sent at a reasonable frequency based on the needs of the client. We will limit messages to the essential and important communication, ensuring that clients are not overwhelmed.

5. Opt-Out Process

  • Easy Opt-Out: Clients may opt out of receiving text messages at any time by replying with the word “STOP.” Upon receiving a “STOP” request, the client will be immediately unsubscribed from all future messages.
  • Opt-Out Confirmation: After opting out, clients will receive a confirmation message that they have been removed from the list. Example: “You have successfully unsubscribed from [Organization Name] text messages. Reply HELP for assistance.”

6. Privacy and Data Security

  • Confidentiality: All client information obtained through SMS communications will be kept confidential. The organization will not share any personal information with third parties unless explicitly permitted by the client or required by law.
  • Secure Messaging: SMS communication will be used for general inquiries and resources only. Sensitive information, such as medical details, will be communicated through secure channels (e.g., phone calls or encrypted email).

7. No Marketing

  • Non-Profit Purpose: The organization will not use SMS messages for marketing purposes. All text communications will be strictly for providing assistance, resources, and relevant information to those seeking help with pregnancy, health, or family planning.

8. Help and Support

  • Clients can request assistance at any time by replying with “HELP,” and they will receive a message with instructions on how to contact the organization for more information or support.

9. Compliance Monitoring

  • The organization will continuously monitor and audit its text messaging system to ensure compliance with all applicable laws, including 10DLC regulations, and make adjustments as necessary.

10. Contact Information

  • Clients can reach the organization for further inquiries by calling (410) 730-3223.


By following this policy, we aim to provide a responsible, respectful, and supportive SMS service for individuals seeking pregnancy-related help and information while adhering to legal requirements.