When collecting phone numbers for SMS, you must include the following for compliance.
It's vital to collect proper consent because messaging without documenting it can result in large fines - under TCPA, fines range from $500-$1500 per SMS.
By ensuring compliance, and documenting consent, you can help ensure you're covered.
Here are the requirements:
1) Checkbox that grants consent.
[] Please send me text message notifications
Then below the opt-in, display the following text:
2) Description of what you will be sending
By providing your phone number, you agree to receive automated promotional messages...
3) Name of organization or individual that will be sending
...from Roezan
4) Fee Warning
Message & Data Rates May Apply
5) Message Frequency
Message frequency varies
6) Help information
Text HELP for help
7) Opt-out instructions
Text STOP to stop
8) Link to privacy policy
Privacy Policy (link)
9) Link to terms & conditions page
Terms & Conditions (link)
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Example:
[] Please send me text message notifications
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By providing your phone number, you agree to receive automated promotional messages from <<YOUR BRAND>>. Message & Data Rates May Apply. Message frequency varies. Text HELP for help. Text STOP to stop.
Privacy Policy <<(link)>>
Terms & Conditions <<(link)>>