# Privacy Policy This Privacy Policy document contains types of information that is collected and recorded by This Website and how we use it. ## Consent By using our website, you hereby consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms. ## Information We Collect ### Personal Information When you opt in to receive SMS/text messages from us, we collect your mobile phone number and, if provided, your name and other contact information. This information is collected directly from you when you voluntarily subscribe to our SMS service. ### Automated Information We may collect information about your device, including device type, operating system, and mobile carrier, to ensure proper delivery of text messages. ## How We Use Your Information ### SMS/Text Messaging We use your mobile phone number to: - Send you text messages you have consented to receive - Provide customer service and respond to your inquiries - Send service-related notifications and updates - Improve our messaging service and user experience We will only send you SMS messages if you have explicitly opted in to receive them. We respect your communication preferences and provide easy opt-out options. ### Message Frequency and Content The frequency of messages varies based on your interaction with our services. Messages may include: - Transactional messages related to your use of our Service - Service updates and notifications - Promotional messages (if you have opted in) ## Third-Party Service Providers We use Twilio, Inc. as our SMS service provider to send and receive text messages. When you provide your phone number to us, it is shared with Twilio for the purpose of message delivery. Twilio processes this information in accordance with their privacy policy, which can be found at https://www.twilio.com/legal/privacy. We may share your information with other trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business, provided those parties agree to keep this information confidential. ## Data Retention We retain your mobile phone number and related SMS data for as long as you remain opted in to our SMS service. If you opt out by texting STOP or request deletion of your data, we will remove your phone number from our active SMS list within 10 business days. We may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes, such as fraud prevention. ## Your Rights and Choices ### Opt-Out You have the right to opt out of receiving SMS messages at any time by: - Replying STOP to any message you receive from us - Contacting us at support@8ventures.group - Following the unsubscribe instructions in our messages ### Access and Deletion You have the right to: - Request access to the personal information we hold about you - Request correction of inaccurate information - Request deletion of your personal information - Withdraw consent for SMS communications To exercise these rights, contact us at support@8ventures.group. ## Data Security We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your phone number and personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. Your mobile phone number is encrypted in transit and stored securely. Access to this information is restricted to authorized personnel who need it to perform their job functions. ## Log Files This Website follows a standard procedure of using log files. These files log visitors when they visit websites. All hosting companies do this and a part of hosting services' analytics. The information collected by log files include internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date and time stamp, referring/exit pages, and possibly the number of clicks. These are not linked to any information that is personally identifiable. The purpose of the information is for analyzing trends, administering the site, tracking users' movement on the website, and gathering demographic information. ## Children's Information This Website does not knowingly collect any Personal Identifiable Information from children under the age of 13. Our SMS service is only intended for users who are 18 years of age or older, or who have parental/guardian consent. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information. ## California Privacy Rights If you are a California resident, you have specific rights regarding your personal information under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA): - The right to know what personal information we collect, use, and share - The right to request deletion of your personal information - The right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information) - The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights To exercise these rights, contact us at support@8ventures.group. ## International Users Our SMS service is currently only available to users with US phone numbers. If you are accessing our Service from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located. ## Changes to This Privacy Policy We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. If we make material changes to how we handle your phone number or SMS data, we will provide notice through our Service or by sending you a text message. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page. ## Contact Us If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, our data practices, or your rights, please contact us: - Email: support@8ventures.group - For SMS-related inquiries: Reply HELP to any message or text HELP to our SMS number Last Updated: March 25, 2026