SMS Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 3, 2026

Brighter Strides ABA, LLC (“Brighter Strides ABA,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This SMS Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information associated with text message communications regarding employment applications and recruiting.

This SMS Privacy Policy supplements our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. It addresses information associated specifically with our applicant SMS program and does not replace any broader privacy notice that may apply to your application or other interactions with Brighter Strides ABA.

Information We Collect

When you provide your mobile phone number, consent to receive text messages, or communicate with us by text message, we may collect information including:

• Your name and mobile phone number
• Information associated with your employment application
• Your SMS consent and communication preferences
• Records of opt-in and opt-out requests
• The content of text message communications
• Related messaging information, such as message dates, times, and delivery status

How We Use Your Information

We use this information to communicate with you regarding your application and the recruiting process. Communications may include:

• Interview scheduling and reminders
• Application status updates
• Requests for application-related information
• Responses to your questions
• Other communications directly related to your application or recruiting process

We may also use messaging information to administer communication preferences, maintain records of consent and opt-out requests, operate and secure our communications systems, resolve issues, and comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

How We Disclose Information

We may disclose information to service providers and subcontractors that perform recruiting, communications, telecommunications, hosting, or related technology services on our behalf. These providers may use the information only as necessary to provide services to Brighter Strides ABA.

We may also disclose information when required by law, legal process, or governmental request, or when reasonably necessary to protect the rights, safety, or security of Brighter Strides ABA, our applicants, or others.

Mobile information, including mobile phone numbers, SMS opt-in data, and messaging consent, will not be sold, rented, or shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent are excluded from any other data-sharing provisions and will not be provided to third parties or affiliates for their own marketing or promotional purposes.

SMS Program Disclosures

Participation in our SMS program is voluntary.

Message frequency varies based on your application and recruiting activity.

Message and data rates may apply.

You may stop receiving text messages at any time by replying STOP. For assistance, reply HELP or contact us at info@brighterstridesaba.com or 866-410-5117.

After opting out, you may receive a final message confirming your opt-out.

Data Retention

We retain messaging information, including consent and opt-out records, for as long as reasonably necessary to administer our SMS program, document compliance, resolve disputes, and satisfy applicable legal and operational requirements.

Security

We maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect information collected through our SMS program. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this SMS Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updated version will be posted at this location with a revised effective date.

Contact Us

For questions regarding this SMS Privacy Policy or our SMS practices, contact:

Brighter Strides ABA, LLC
info@brighterstridesaba.com
866-410-5117