SMS Privacy Policy

How Oregon Certified & Qualified Interpreters' Network manages text messaging for registered staff.

Effective Date: July 7, 2026

SMS Program Privacy Notice

This SMS Privacy Policy explains how Oregon Certified & Qualified Interpreters' Network Inc. ("OCIN", "we", "us", "our") collects, uses, and protects personal information when sending work-related text messages to registered staff.

Please also review our SMS Terms & Conditions.

1. Purpose of SMS Communications

OCIN sends SMS messages only for operational and service-related purposes, such as assignment alerts, schedule confirmations, appointment updates, and urgent coordination notices.

2. Consent to Receive Messages

By providing your mobile number and opting in, you consent to receive SMS messages from OCIN related to your role with our network. Consent is not a condition of purchasing any goods or services.

3. Message Frequency and Fees

Message frequency may vary based on scheduling activity and service needs. Message and data rates may apply according to your mobile carrier plan.

4. Opt-Out and Help

You may opt out at any time by replying STOP to any OCIN text message. For help, reply HELP or contact us at privacy@oregoncertified.com or 503-213-3191.

5. Information We Collect for SMS

For SMS operations, we may process your mobile number, message delivery status, timestamps, and communication preferences. We use this information only to provide and maintain SMS communications.

6. Data Sharing and Mobile Information

We do not sell, rent, or share mobile numbers or SMS consent data for marketing purposes.

No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. All categories listed in this policy exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

7. Data Security and Retention

OCIN applies administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect SMS-related data. We retain information only as long as needed for operational, legal, and compliance purposes, then securely delete or anonymize it.

8. Carrier Disclaimer

Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this SMS Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this SMS Privacy Policy or our messaging practices, please contact:

503-213-3191
privacy@oregoncertified.com