Woodside Financial Services SMS Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 03/12/2025

Woodside Financial Services (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, including the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) guidelines regarding communications with Medicare beneficiaries. This SMS Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you sign up to receive text messages (SMS) from us.

1. Information We Collect

When you opt in to receive SMS messages from Woodside Financial Services, we may collect:

  • Your phone number

  • The date, time, and content of your messages with us

  • Your responses to our messages (such as HELP or STOP commands)

We do not share, sell, rent, or trade your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes. Your information is used solely for the purposes outlined in this policy.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your phone number to:

  • Provide non-marketing updates about your insurance plans, including Medicare-related information (e.g., appointment reminders, educational content, and important deadlines)

  • Respond to your inquiries or requests (via HELP or other commands)

  • Manage your SMS preferences, including opt-ins and opt-outs

Marketing Messages:
Woodside Financial Services will only send text messages that include information about Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement Insurance, or other related products if you have explicitly opted in to receive these messages. Consent to receive these messages is not a condition of enrollment in any Medicare plan or other services we offer.

3. Your Choices

Opting In
By providing your phone number and agreeing to receive text messages from us, you consent to receive recurring SMS messages from Woodside Financial Services. Message frequency may vary. Standard message and data rates may apply.

Opting Out
You can opt out of our text messaging program at any time by replying STOP to any of our messages. After you send the STOP message, you will receive a confirmation text, and no further messages will be sent. Opting out will not affect any existing insurance services you have with us.

Getting Help
For assistance, reply HELP to any of our messages, or contact us directly:

  • Email: darndtwoodside@gmail.com

  • Phone: 715-754-2166

  • Website: www.woodsidefinancialservices.com

4. Message and Data Rates

Message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier plan. We are not responsible for any charges incurred as a result of receiving text messages from us.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no data transmission over the Internet or mobile networks can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

6. No Obligation or Impact on Coverage

Your decision to opt in or out of SMS communications from Woodside Financial Services will have no impact on your enrollment, eligibility, or benefits in any Medicare plan.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this SMS Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Please review this policy periodically.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this SMS Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us at:

  • Email: darndtwoodside@gmail.com

  • Phone: 715-754-2166

  • Website: www.woodsidefinancialservices.com