Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 7/28/2025

Effect Local ("we," "our," or "us") values your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you engage with us, particularly through our Application-to-Person (A2P) messaging services (e.g., SMS or other messaging platforms) as part of our digital marketing services.

1. Information We Collect

When you engage with our messaging services or sign up for marketing communications, we may collect:

  • Contact Information: Your name, phone number, and email address.

  • Message Interaction Data: Message delivery reports, read receipts, replies, and opt-in/opt-out actions.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information strictly for the following purposes:

  • To send you digital marketing messages you’ve opted into (e.g., promotions, offers, updates).

  • To personalize and improve our messaging experience.

  • To maintain records of consent and comply with applicable messaging regulations.

We do not use your information for any purpose beyond the scope of our direct communication with you.

3. No Third-Party Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with any third party. All data is used exclusively by Effect Local to manage our relationship with you and deliver our digital marketing services.

4. Consent and Opt-In

By submitting your phone number and expressly opting in to receive messages (e.g., by texting a keyword, filling out a web form, or checking an opt-in box), you consent to receive automated marketing communications from us.

  • Message frequency varies.

  • Message and data rates may apply.

  • Consent is not a condition of purchase.

5. Opt-Out Options

You can opt out of receiving messages at any time by:

  • Texting STOP to 650-482-8610

After opting out, you will receive a confirmation message and will no longer receive marketing communications unless you re-subscribe.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, and to maintain legal and regulatory compliance (e.g., documenting opt-in/opt-out activity).

7. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal data from unauthorized access or disclosure.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access or request correction of your personal information.

  • Request deletion of your data from our records.

  • Withdraw your consent at any time.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact:

Effect Local
[email protected]

10. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be reflected by a new “Effective Date” and posted on our website.