SMS Consent & Opt-In Disclosure

 

About Our Messaging Practices

Community Science Communications (CSC) provides community engagement services on behalf of renewable energy developers and project sponsors. All SMS communications are sent only to individuals who have directly opted in to receive project-specific updates.
We do not send unsolicited messages, marketing blasts, or broad promotional SMS.

 

How We Collect SMS Consent

We collect mobile numbers solely from individuals who voluntarily provide their phone number and agree to receive updates. Consent may be obtained in the following ways:

 

1. Door-to-Door Petition Signatures

Supporters may provide their mobile number on a petition or community support card during door-to-door outreach.
All petition cards include clear, printed opt-in language stating that by providing their number, they agree to receive informational text updates related to local projects and community meetings.

 

2. Live Events, Meetings & Community Sessions

At public events, informational meetings, and landowner gatherings, attendees may provide their number on paper sign-in sheets or digital forms.
Staff verbally explain that SMS updates may be sent, and signage reinforces the opt-in disclosure.

Verbal Script Below:

"By providing your mobile number, you agree to receive occasional informational text updates related to community meetings and project news. Message frequency varies and you can reply stop at any time to unsubscribe or help for help.”

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3. Online Web Forms / Digital Sign-Ups

Supporters may also submit their phone number through web forms hosted on CSC sites or project-specific sites we manage.
These forms prominently display required SMS opt-in language before submission.

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Opt-In Language Displayed to Users

The following opt-in disclosure accompanies all collection methods (printed or digital):

 

“By providing your mobile number, you agree to receive informational text message updates related to local renewable energy projects, community meetings, and opportunities to get involved. Message frequency varies. Reply STOP to opt out or HELP for help. Standard message and data rates may apply.”

This language appears on:

• Petition forms

• Event sign-in materials

• Web forms

• Any digital subscribe page

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What Types of Messages You May Receive

Subscribers who opt in may receive:

• Community meeting announcements

• Project milestones and updates

• Requests for feedback

• Opportunities to engage or learn more

• Event invitations

• Important local notices connected to the project

 

No promotional or sales messages are sent.

 

How to Opt Out

You may unsubscribe at any time by replying:

 

STOP

 

You will immediately stop receiving messages.

 

For assistance, reply:

 

HELP

 

Privacy & Data Handling

CSC collects and manages phone numbers strictly for communications related to a specific project or initiative that individuals have opted into.

 

Your mobile number:

• Will not be sold, rented, or shared outside the project ecosystem

• Will not be used for unrelated marketing

• May be shared only with the client organization associated with the project, and only to fulfill legitimate community engagement functions

 

We do not maintain or distribute any “master lists,” nor do we add subscribers from one project to another.

All data is handled securely and according to relevant privacy standards.

 

Questions

If you have questions about how we use your mobile number, please contact us at:

 

[email protected]