Northeast Alabama Community College
Texting Policy
Purpose
This policy provides the terms and conditions regarding SMS messaging communications from Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC). Messages intended for the campus community are best communicated by NACC email and printed materials, such as flyers, letters, etc. Text messaging is intended to supplement the NACC communications strategy, and this policy is devoted to the texting medium.
Opt-in
When students apply to Northeast Alabama Community College, they give permission for the institution to text college-related information to their cell phone number. Students have the option to “opt out” of text messaging by contacting the Admissions Office at admissions@nacc.edu. Students may also opt-out at any time by replying STOP to any text message from NACC.
Messaging Cost
Standard messages and data rates from your wireless carrier may apply. When you opt-in to receive SMS messages, you are responsible for any carrier fees such as data plan charges, text message charges, tolls, out-of-area roaming, and other applicable charges. Message frequency varies per month based on your student status and actions. Check with your mobile operator for details on receiving text messages (SMS).
Privacy Policy
Your use of the SMS messaging service is governed by the college's Privacy Policy. Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) will not ask you for, nor should you provide, personally identifiable information, passwords, or any other confidential or sensitive information in SMS messages. NACC does not share your information with third parties except where permitted by the Privacy Policy. All mobile information you share with the college will remain confidential and will only be used by college representatives to assist you in a more efficient manner. NACC does not share phone numbers with external sources.