Privacy Policy –Asociación Puertorriqueña de Profesores Universitarios,
(APPU)

1. Introduction
Asociación Puertorriqueña de Profesores Universitarios doing business as APPU (“union,”
“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal
information. This SMS Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information
when you opt in to receive text messages from us.
 

This policy applies to all SMS communications sent by or on behalf of Asociación
Puertorriqueña de Profesores Universitarios, APPU, including promotional messages,
service notifications, reminders, and communications.
 

By opting in to receive SMS messages from us, you agree to the terms outlined in this SMS
Privacy Policy.
 

2. Information We Collect
When you subscribe to receive SMS messages from APPU we may collect the following
information:

 

• Mobile phone number

• Name (if provided)

• Email address (if provided through forms)

• Communication preferences

• Message interaction data (such as message delivery status or responses)

We may also collect information voluntarily provided by you when you respond to SMS
messages or submit information through web forms or other channels.
 

3. How We Collect Your Information
We may collect your mobile phone number and related information when you:

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• Complete a web form on our website or landing pages

• Subscribe through promotional campaigns

• Send a keyword to join our messaging program

• Request information about our products or services

• Interact with our customer support channels

All SMS subscribers must provide express consent before receiving marketing messages.
Consent may be provided electronically through form submissions, keyword opt‑ins, or
other documented methods.
 

4. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:

 

• Send educative or promotional messages

• Provide updates and service information

• Deliver reminders or support notifications

• Improve our services, and members communications

Message frequency may vary depending on your interaction with our union.
 

5. SMS Program Disclosure
By opting in to receive SMS messages from Asociación Puertorriqueña de Profesores Universitarios (APPU):

 

• You consent to receive text messages at the phone number provided.

• Message frequency may vary.
   

6. Opt-Out Instructions
You may opt out of receiving SMS messages from us at any time.
To unsubscribe: Reply STOP to any message you receive from us.
 

After opting out, you will receive one final confirmation message confirming your removal from the program.
 

For assistance, reply HELP.
 

7. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We respect your privacy.
 

• APPU does not share, sell, or rent your mobile number or SMS consent information with third parties for marketing purposes.

• SMS consent is not shared with affiliates or third parties for promotional use.

We may share information only with trusted service providers who help operate our messaging services, including SMS delivery platforms, and only to the extent necessary to provide those services.
 

8. Data Security
We implement commercially reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.
However, no electronic transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
 

9. Data Retention
We retain SMS subscriber information only as long as necessary to:

 

• Provide messaging services 

• Maintain compliance records for consent 

• Meet legal or regulatory requirements
   

10. Your Privacy Rights
You may request to:

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• Access your personal information

• Update your contact information

• Delete your information from our records

To submit a privacy request, contact us using the information below.
 

11. Policy Updates
We may update this SMS Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in regulations or our messaging practices. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
 

Rev. 25/03/2026