Privacy Policy

This website does not collect any information unless a visitor completes the contact form. Submission of the contact form does not consitute SMS messaging consent.Website visitors cannot opt in to SMS messaging through the Ord Housing Authority website.

SMS Disclosures

SMS opt-in must be conducted through the Ord Housing Authority Office by completing an Informed Consent for Text (SMS) Messaging form. Those who sign up for SMS messaging through the Ord Housing Authority Office will be providing only their phone numbers. Personal information provided to Ord Housing Authority will only be used by Ord Housing Authority for the purpose it was provided (such as sending out the text messages that the user signed up for). Provided information, including SMS consent, is not shared with third parties for marketing purposes.

If you consent to receive SMS from Ord Housing Authority, which must be done by completing the informed consent form at the office, you agree to receive announcements and reminders of upcoming events, reminders and regarding rules and regulations, requests for required paperwork, requests for response on rent due, instruction on maintenance and upkeep of property, and other related SMS regarding your residence in an Ord Housing Authority property. Reply STOP to opt-out; Reply HELP for support; Message & data rates may apply; Messaging frequency may vary. Visit http://ordhousing.net/privacy-policy.html to see our privacy policy and terms and conditions.

SMS Terms of Service

Purpose and Description: 

Ord Housing Authority text (SMS) messaging service is designed to provide you with helpful information, reminders, and notifications via text messages sent to your mobile phone. We may use text (SMS) messages to communicate with you for a variety of purposes, including...

• Announcements and reminders of upcoming events.
• Reminders regarding rules and regulations.
• Requests for required paperwork.
• Requests for response on rent due.
• Instruction on maintenance and upkeep of property.

Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. See privacy policy at www.ordhousing.net. Message HELP for help. Reply STOP to any message to opt out.

Voluntary Participation:

Participation in our text (SMS) messaging service is entirely voluntary. You have the right to refuse or withdraw your consent at any time.

Benefits and Risks: 

Benefits: The text (SMS) messaging service aims to keep you informed about Ord Housing Authority by providing an additional method of convenient and timely communication.

Risks: While every effort will be made to protect the security and confidentiality of information transmitted through text (SMS) messages, there are inherent risks associated with all electronic communication. These risks include unauthorized access, loss of privacy, and potential breach of sensitive information. It is important to be aware that text (SMS) messages may not be entirely secure and could be intercepted or accessed by unintended recipients.