Privacy policy

Effective Date: 01/01/2024

Developing Economic Opportunities Inc. (“DEO,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your information in connection with our text message registration and communication services. This policy complies with the Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association (CTIA) guidelines and applicable privacy laws in Washington, DC.

This Privacy Policy applies to all DEO communications, including outreach and registration efforts conducted via SMS text messaging.

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: Name, phone number, ZIP code, email address (if provided), and other contact information.
   
• Registration Data: Information submitted during outreach and enrollment for program participation.
   
• Communication Preferences: Opt-in status, responses to messages, and related interaction history.
   

Your information may be used to:

• Facilitate registration in DEO programs and services.
   
• Communicate updates, confirmations, reminders, and support via text message.
   
• Track and report aggregate data for internal use and program evaluation.
   
• Comply with legal or regulatory requirements.
   

We will not use your phone number or other personal information for marketing or promotional purposes.

We do not sell, rent, or share your information with third parties for marketing purposes. Your data may be shared only in the following cases:

• Service Providers: Trusted third-party platforms that help us manage text message communications or data storage (e.g., SMS delivery services).
   
• Legal Requirements: If required by law, we may disclose your information to comply with legal obligations or government requests.
   
• Program Partners: If DEO collaborates with a partner to offer services you’ve enrolled in, limited data may be shared solely for fulfillment of those services.
   

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information. However, no system can guarantee 100% security. We encourage you to contact us if you have any concerns.

Depending on applicable local laws, you may:

• Access or Update: Request to review or update the information you provided.
   
• Opt-Out: At any time, you may reply STOP to unsubscribe from text message communications.
   
• Delete: Request the deletion of your personal data, unless legally required to retain it.
   

By providing your phone number and opting in, you consent to receive automated text messages from DEO for informational and service-related purposes. Message and data rates may apply, depending on your carrier. Message frequency will vary. Reply STOP to opt out or HELP for assistance.

DEO’s outreach and registration services are intended for adults 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors under 18.

We may revise this policy as necessary. If changes are made, we will update the “Effective Date” and notify users when appropriate. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is used, please contact us at:

Developing Economic Opportunities Inc.
P.O. Box 54701
Washington, DC 20032
Email: info@deoinc.org