Effective Date May 19, 2025
The American Opinion Research Center (“we”, “us”, or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you interact with us, including through our SMS/MMS text messaging program.
Information We Collect
Contact Information: such as your name, phone number, email address, and postal address.
Message Data: including message content, delivery status, timestamps, and your responses.
Device Information: such as IP address, device type, carrier, and browser type, where applicable.
How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
Send you updates, alerts, and messages related to our services or campaigns
Respond to your inquiries or support requests
Improve our messaging services and user experience
Comply with legal obligations
Collect information you provide us about your opinions
SMS/MMS Messaging
By providing your mobile number and opting in to our SMS/MMS program, you consent to receive recurring messages from The American Opinion Research Center. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply.
You may opt out at any time by replying STOP to any message.
For help, reply HELP or contact us at info@americanopinionresearchcenter.org.
We do not sell, rent, or share your mobile information with third parties for their own marketing purposes. However, we may share data with vendors or service providers who help us operate our messaging program, consistent with this policy.
Data Sharing
We may share your personal information:
With service providers and partners who assist us in delivering messages
As required by law, subpoena, or governmental request
In connection with a merger, acquisition, or asset sale
We do not share your opt-in, opt-out, or messaging consent data with third parties for their own marketing or promotional purposes.
Data Retention and Security
We retain your information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy. We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your data.
Your Choices
Opt-Out: You can opt out of SMS messages at any time by replying STOP.
Update Info: Contact us to update or correct your information.
Delete Info: You may request deletion of your data by contacting us.
Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children.
Changes to This Policy & Contact Info
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the effective date or providing additional notice as required. If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us at:
The American Opinion Research Center
info@americanopinionresearchcenter.org