SMS Text Message Policy
Flags Along the Brazos — Scouts BSA Troop 941 sends text message notifications to subscribers and volunteers who have explicitly opted in. Your consent is required and can be withdrawn at any time.
Consent is required to receive text messages.
We will not send SMS messages to any number unless you have actively opted in. Standard message and data rates from your carrier may apply.
Who Sends These Messages?
Text messages are sent by Scouts BSA Troop 941 — Flags Along the Brazos using an automated messaging system powered by Twilio. Messages originate from our program phone number and will identify us as the sender.
We do not sell, rent, or share your phone number with third parties for marketing purposes.
Types of Messages We Send
To Subscribers (Customers):
- Annual renewal reminders before your charge date
- Payment confirmation after a successful transaction
- Payment failure alerts if your card cannot be processed
- Flag posting confirmations when your flags are placed for a holiday
- Flag retrieval confirmations when your flags are picked up
- Important service updates from your route captain
To Route Captains & Volunteers:
- Holiday schedule and route assignment notifications
- Time-sensitive operational alerts from troop leadership
- Reminders for upcoming posting or retrieval dates
How We Obtain Your Consent
Consent is collected in two ways:
- Subscribers: You opt in through your account's SMS Notifications page, where you provide your mobile number and toggle on the notification types you want.
- Route Captains & Volunteers: You opt in through the SMS Consent form in the Volunteer Portal, where you acknowledge the types of messages you'll receive.
Providing your phone number alone does not constitute consent. You must actively enable SMS in your account settings.
How to Opt Out
You may withdraw consent at any time using any of the following methods:
- Reply STOP to any message you receive from us to immediately unsubscribe.
- Visit your SMS Notifications page and toggle SMS off.
- Email us at fulshearflagst941@gmail.com to request removal.
After opting out, you will no longer receive text messages. To re-subscribe, visit your account settings and opt in again.
Message Frequency & Costs
Message frequency varies based on the number of holidays in the program year (typically 5 holidays) and your chosen notification types. Most subscribers receive 2–4 texts per holiday cycle.
Message and data rates may apply. Contact your wireless carrier for details about your plan's SMS rates.
Help & Support
If you have questions or concerns about our SMS practices, contact us at:
Email: fulshearflagst941@gmail.com
Reply HELP to any message for assistance information.