📜 Privacy Policy for Texting Services – BC Association of Building Designers

Effective Date: November 1, 2025

The BC Association of Building Designers (BCABD) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information. This Privacy Policy applies to our texting services provided through 1-888-822-2230 and governs data practices for users in both Canada and the United States.

🔐 Information We Collect

When you engage with our texting service, we may collect:

  • Your mobile phone number

  • Your name (if provided)

  • Any information you voluntarily share via text

This data is used solely to provide customer care and support related to our architectural design services.

📲 Messaging Terms and Conditions

By providing your phone number and agreeing to receive texts, you consent to receive customer care messages from the BC Association of Building Designers via 1-888-822-2230. These messages may include updates, service-related communications, and responses to inquiries.

  • Consent is not a condition of purchase.

  • Message frequency may vary.

  • Message and data rates may apply.

  • You may opt out at any time by replying STOP, or get help by replying HELP.

  • For further assistance, contact us at 1-888-822-2230 or email info@bcabd.com.

🔒 Data Sharing

We do not share customer data with third parties for promotional or marketing purposes.

  • Mobile opt-in and consent information are never shared with anyone for any purpose.

  • Any data sharing mentioned elsewhere in this policy explicitly excludes mobile opt-in data.

🌎 Cross-Border Compliance

The BC Association of Building Designers (BCABD) adheres to privacy regulations applicable in both Canada (including PIPEDA) and the United States. We implement appropriate safeguards to protect your data, including secure storage and restricted access protocols.

🧾 Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you

  • Request corrections or deletions

  • Withdraw your consent to receive messages at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided above.

🔄 Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on our website or communicated via text when appropriate.

To opt in to our texting service please fill in and submit the following form.