About Our SMS Service

The Woodlands Area Economic Development Partnership ("EDP," "we," "us," or "our") offers SMS text messaging as a convenient way to communicate with business prospects, investors, site selectors, and community stakeholders. Our text messages relate to business communications, meeting coordination, event information, and follow-ups to inquiries.

By providing your mobile phone number and engaging in SMS communications with us, you agree to these Terms of Service.

Consent and Opt-In

By providing your phone number to EDP staff, initiating text message contact with us, or replying to our messages, you consent to receive SMS text messages from The Woodlands Area Economic Development Partnership. You understand that:

  • Message frequency varies based on business needs and your level of engagement with our organization

  • Messages are not required to conduct business with us, and you may opt out at any time

  • Standard message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier and plan

Types of Messages

You may receive text messages from us regarding:

  • Meeting confirmations and scheduling

  • Event reminders and updates

  • Follow-ups to business inquiries

  • Site visit coordination

  • General business communications

We do not use SMS for marketing, promotional campaigns, or bulk messaging.

How to Opt Out

You may opt out of receiving SMS messages at any time by replying STOP to any message you receive from us. Upon receiving your opt-out request, we will send a confirmation message and remove your number from our SMS communications. You will receive no further text messages from us unless you opt back in.

To resume receiving messages after opting out, reply START to any previous message thread or contact us directly.

Help and Support

For assistance with our SMS service, reply HELP to any message, or contact us using the information below.

Carrier Disclaimer

Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. Message delivery is subject to effective transmission by your mobile carrier.

SMS Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 2025

Information We Collect

When you engage in SMS communications with The Woodlands Area Economic Development Partnership, we collect and store:

  • Your mobile phone number

  • The content of messages you send to us

  • Your opt-in and opt-out preferences

  • Timestamps of message exchanges

How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected through SMS communications to:

  • Respond to your inquiries and requests

  • Coordinate meetings, events, and business activities

  • Maintain records of our business communications

  • Honor your opt-out requests

We do not use your phone number for marketing purposes or sell, rent, or share your mobile phone number with third parties for their marketing purposes.

Data Retention

We retain SMS communication records for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy and to comply with legal and regulatory requirements. When you opt out, we retain only the information necessary to honor your opt-out request and prevent future messages.

Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Opt out of SMS communications at any time by texting STOP

  • Request information about the data we have collected about you

  • Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised. Continued use of our SMS service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about these terms, our privacy practices, or our SMS service, please contact us:

The Woodlands Area Economic Development Partnership

2701 Technology Forest Blvd., Suite 150

The Woodlands, TX 77381

Phone: (281) 363-8130

Email: info@thewoodlandsarea.org

Website: www.thewoodlandsarea.org