SMS Privacy Policy
Effective November 9th, 2026.
Academy of Vision Development, PLLC
Academy of Vision Development respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide when communicating with our office by text message.
Information We Collect
When you provide your mobile phone number and choose to receive text messages from Academy of Vision Development, we may collect and maintain:
- Your name and mobile phone number
- Your SMS communication preferences
- Records of your consent to receive text messages
- Information related to appointment scheduling and office communications
- Records of text messages exchanged with our office
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to send text messages related to our services, including:
- Appointment confirmations and reminders
- Scheduling and rescheduling notifications
- Office updates and patient communications
- Responses to questions or requests you initiate
We use your information only for purposes consistent with your consent and applicable privacy laws.
SMS Consent and Privacy
By opting in to receive text messages from Academy of Vision Development, you agree to receive messages related to your appointments and other office communications.
SMS consent is not shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing purposes.
We do not sell, rent, or share your mobile phone number or SMS consent information with third parties for their own marketing purposes.
We may share information with trusted service providers, including our patient communication platform, solely as necessary to deliver our messaging services and subject to appropriate privacy and security protections.
Message Frequency and Charges
Message frequency varies based on your appointments and interactions with our office.
Message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier and service plan.
Opting Out
You may opt out of receiving text messages at any time by replying STOP to any message from our office.
For assistance, reply HELP or contact our office at (616) 541-7080.
Information Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect personal information.
Standard SMS text messaging may not be secure. Please avoid sending sensitive medical information through text messages unless our office has provided an approved secure communication method.
Changes to This Policy
Academy of Vision Development may update this SMS Privacy Policy periodically. Any updates will be posted on our website.
Contact Us
Academy of Vision Development, PLLC
6617 Crossings Dr. SE, Suite 102
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
Phone: (616) 541-7080