SMS Opt-In Consent Process
Bradley Ward Software Development
Purpose: This page describes how recipients consent to receive SMS
messages from the small, personal messaging program operated by Bradley Ward Software
Development. This is a low-volume, transactional program — two-factor authentication
(2FA) codes and home-automation alerts only. We never send marketing or promotional messages.
Who receives messages
Recipients are family members and personal acquaintances who have a prior relationship with
us. There is no public sign-up. We give each person our program number and opt-in keyword
directly, in person or by a personal message.
How you opt in
Opt-in is by mobile keyword, initiated by the recipient from their own phone:
- We give you the program number, +1 (678) 831‑6656, and
the opt-in keyword JOIN.
- You text JOIN to that number from the mobile phone you want enrolled.
- The system immediately replies with a confirmation:
Ward Family: You are now subscribed to receive your 2FA login codes and home-automation
alerts. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Reply HELP for help,
STOP to unsubscribe.
We keep a record of each person’s consent, and we never message anyone who has not
personally texted JOIN. Consent to receive messages is not a condition of any
purchase.
Message Types
Enrolled recipients receive only these two transactional message types:
1. Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
Your verification code is 123456. This code expires in 10 minutes.
Do not share this code with anyone.
2. Home-automation alerts
Alert: Garage door has been open for 30 minutes.
Alert: Water-leak sensor triggered in the basement.
Opting out and getting help
- STOP: reply STOP to any message to unsubscribe. You
will receive a one-time confirmation and no further messages unless you opt in again.
Related keywords — UNSUBSCRIBE, CANCEL, END, QUIT — are also honored.
- HELP: reply HELP for assistance, or email
support@wardsrus.net.
Message Frequency
Message frequency varies. Authentication codes are sent only when you choose to log in, and
alerts only when a relevant event occurs. This is a low-volume program.
Privacy & Security
- Message and data rates may apply, based on your mobile carrier plan.
- Messages are transactional only — never marketing or promotional.
- We do not share mobile numbers or consent with third parties or affiliates for marketing,
and we never sell your number. Our SMS delivery provider (Twilio) processes your number solely
to transmit these messages. See our
SMS Privacy Policy.
- Keep one-time authentication codes confidential; we will never ask you to share a code.
Compliance
This SMS program complies with:
- TCPA (Telephone Consumer Protection Act) requirements for prior express consent
- CTIA (Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association) messaging guidelines
- US carrier regulations for transactional messaging
- All messages are transactional, not promotional or marketing
See also our
SMS Terms & Conditions and
SMS Privacy Policy.