ASPG SMS Privacy Policy

Advanced Software Products Group, Inc. (“ASPG”) respects the privacy of users who participate in the ASPG SMS Authentication Program.

This SMS Privacy Policy explains how information associated with ASPG’s SMS authentication and verification services is collected, used, disclosed, and protected.

1. Information We Process

When a user elects to use SMS-based authentication or verification, ASPG may process information necessary to provide and support that service, including:

  • Mobile telephone number
  • SMS opt-in or opt-out status
  • Authentication or verification request information
  • Message delivery or status information
  • Information reasonably necessary to operate, secure, troubleshoot, and support the SMS authentication service

ASPG does not use SMS authentication information to create advertising profiles or for unrelated marketing purposes.

2. How SMS Information Is Used

Information associated with the ASPG SMS Authentication Program is used to:

  • Send requested authentication and verification messages
  • Provide one-time passcodes or authentication codes
  • Verify account access or identity
  • Support password or credential recovery
  • Process SMS opt-in and opt-out requests
  • Provide customer support
  • Maintain the security, reliability, and integrity of the authentication service
  • Comply with applicable legal or regulatory requirements

ASPG does not use participation in the SMS Authentication Program to send unsolicited advertising or promotional messages.

3. Mobile Information and SMS Consent

Mobile telephone numbers, SMS opt-in information, and SMS consent information are used only for purposes associated with providing, operating, supporting, and securing the requested messaging service.

Mobile information, text messaging originator opt-in data, and SMS consent information will not be sold, rented, or shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.

SMS opt-in information and consent are specific to the ASPG SMS Authentication Program and are not transferred to third parties for their own marketing or promotional use.

4. Service Providers

ASPG may use telecommunications providers, messaging platforms, hosting providers, and other service providers acting on ASPG’s behalf to deliver or support the SMS Authentication Program.

These providers may process information only as reasonably necessary to perform services on behalf of ASPG.

ASPG does not authorize service providers to use mobile telephone numbers, SMS opt-in information, or SMS consent information for their own marketing or promotional purposes.

5. Sale or Marketing Use of Information

ASPG does not sell or rent mobile telephone numbers, SMS opt-in information, or SMS consent information.

ASPG does not share such information with third parties or affiliates for their own advertising, marketing, lead-generation, or promotional purposes.

ASPG does not purchase or obtain SMS consent from third-party lead generators for purposes of enrollment in the ASPG SMS Authentication Program.

6. Legal Disclosures

ASPG may disclose information when reasonably necessary to comply with applicable law, regulation, subpoena, court order, governmental request, or other valid legal process.

Nothing in this section permits mobile information or SMS consent information to be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.

7. Data Retention

ASPG retains SMS-related information only for as long as reasonably necessary to provide and support the requested service, maintain security, satisfy legitimate business requirements, and meet applicable legal or regulatory obligations.

Information that is no longer reasonably required is deleted, anonymized, or otherwise handled in accordance with ASPG’s applicable data-retention practices.

8. Security

ASPG uses reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect information processed in connection with the SMS Authentication Program against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, misuse, or loss.

9. User Choice and Opt-Out

Participation in the ASPG SMS Authentication Program is voluntary.

Reply STOP to unsubscribe from SMS messages.

Reply HELP for help.

Users who opt out of SMS authentication may need to select another available authentication or verification method.

Consent to receive SMS messages is not a condition of purchasing any product or service.

10. Message and Data Rates

Message and data rates may apply depending on the user’s wireless carrier and service plan.

Message frequency varies according to user-initiated authentication and verification activity.

11. SMS Terms & Conditions

The ASPG SMS Authentication Program is also governed by the ASPG SMS Terms & Conditions:

SMS Terms and Services

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

ASPG may update this SMS Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in its services, practices, legal requirements, or messaging requirements.

Updated versions will be published on this page.