Last updated: November 15, 2024
Freedom Support Services Inc. is committed to protecting your privacy. This SMS Privacy Policy (the “Policy”) outlines how we handle your Personal Information collected through the SMS Service (“Service”) provided via a third-party service provider. By using the Service, you agree to this Policy.
Freedom Support Services Inc. may modify this Policy at any time without prior notice. The date of the last update will be posted for your reference. Your continued use of the Service indicates your acceptance of any changes.
“Personal Information” is any information that individually identifies you, such as your mobile phone number or user/screen name, and any Personal Information included in your messages.
We collect the following information through the Service:
· Your mobile phone number when you send a text message.
· Any user or screen name you select for the Service.
We use your Personal Information to:
· Provide you with the Service.
· Process and respond to inquiries.
· Improve the Service.
· Contact you with important messages, if necessary.
Messages sent through the Service are stored on the SMS Service provider’s servers, and we retain these messages on our servers.
We do not rent or sell your Personal Information. We may use or disclose it only in the following circumstances:
· With your consent.
· To enforce our Terms of Service.
· To trusted businesses or persons for processing on our behalf, under agreements ensuring compliance with this Policy and confidentiality.
· To third parties under non-disclosure agreements.
· To a company controlled by or under common control with Freedom Support Services Inc.
· In response to legal requirements or to establish or exercise our legal rights.
· To investigate, prevent, or take action regarding illegal activities, suspected fraud, threats to safety, or violations of our Terms of Service.
We may share aggregated information without further notice.
We take precautions to protect your Personal Information, including working with third-party service providers. However, we cannot guarantee absolute security. Information will travel through third-party infrastructures beyond our control (e.g., SMS delivery platforms, carrier networks).
You can opt-in by entering your phone number online, filling out a form or texting “YES” to our Opt-In text.
To opt out, text “STOP.”
The Service is limited to Canadian residents only.
Use of the Freedom Support Services Inc. text message-based services (the “Service”) is subject to the following Terms of Service, which constitute a legal agreement (“Agreement”). Please read them carefully.
Freedom Support Services Inc. will provide an opt-in opportunity. You will receive the following text:
This text is from Freedom Support Services Inc.
Do you consent to communicate via text?
Please reply YES
(Message & Data rates may apply. To opt-out at any time, text STOP).
If you opted-out in error, please, text “UNSTOP” so you can continue to receive text from FSS.
For questions about your text or data plan, contact your wireless provider. Anyone with access to your phone may view the messages, and we are not liable for this. By opting in, you authorize us to contact you by text message using computer-assisted technology. Message and data rates may apply.
Unsubscribe at any time
While Ontario, like other jurisdictions, has taken measures to be able to live with and manage COVID-19 for the long-term, we still need to do our part to protect ourselves and others, especially during respiratory illness season.
This includes using the layers of protection that we know help keep ourselves and others healthy:
FSS Staff
We have shared responsibilities in following the recommendations of the Government of Canada and Provincial and Local Public Health authorities. Freedom Support Services Inc. is committed to meeting the measures outlined for as long as it is required by the Ontario government.
FSS is following all COVID-19 related updates closely and will respond to any changes recommended by Public Health accordingly.
All FSS staff members are required to adhere to our client’s COVID-19 policies without exception, ensuring the safety and well-being of all individuals involved.
Be well. Stay safe. Stay strong. Wear a mask as required.
For more information on how to protect yourself and others, read Public Health Ontario’s fact sheet.