Privacy Policy
SMS Messaging & Sweepstakes Participants
Overview
This Privacy Policy describes how CARE Chest of Sierra Nevada collects, uses, stores, and protects personal information collected through:
- SMS messaging programs
- Sweepstakes and fundraising campaigns
- Online forms and TapKat-powered entry flows
Information We Collect
Depending on how you interact with CARE Chest, we may collect:
- Mobile phone number
- SMS opt-in and opt-out timestamps
- Message interaction data
- Sweepstakes entry information
- Donation or campaign-related metadata
We do not sell mobile phone numbers or SMS consent data.
How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Send SMS messages you have opted into
- Administer sweepstakes and fundraising campaigns
- Provide updates, reminders, and confirmations
- Maintain compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
Sweepstakes & TapKat Data
CARE Chest uses TapKat technology to administer sweepstakes campaigns.
Personal data collected in connection with sweepstakes entry, eligibility verification, and prize fulfillment is governed by the TapKat Entrant Privacy Policy, available here:
TapKat Entrant Privacy Policy →
This policy explains TapKat's data practices, security measures, and participant rights.
SMS Privacy Practices
- SMS consent is used only for CARE Chest communications
- Consent is not shared or sold to third parties
- You may opt out at any time by replying STOP
Data Security
CARE Chest takes reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.
Your Rights & Choices
You may:
- Opt out of SMS communications at any time
- Request general information about our data practices
- Contact us with privacy-related questions by phone
Phone: (775) 829-2273
Changes to This Privacy Policy
CARE Chest may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates are effective immediately upon posting.
Continued participation in our SMS program or sweepstakes after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.