SMS Terms & Conditions

Effective Date: 09/10/2026

 These SMS Terms & Conditions (“SMS Terms”) apply to text messages sent by or on behalf of The Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County (“The Land Conservancy,” “LCSLO,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By opting in to receive text messages from The Land Conservancy, you agree to these SMS Terms and to our Website Terms and Conditions, available at lcslo.org/terms.
The Land Conservancy does not use SMS opt-in information or mobile phone numbers for third-party marketing.
 

The Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County will collect opt-in verbally or in written format from our customers. Customers will be able to opt in to receive conversational messages either in person at a physical location, over the phone call if the customer calls The Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County. When customers are registered for the first time, they will be asked to provide their phone number, and our staff is trained to ask if they would like to opt in to SMS-based notifications. They will be verbally informed that “Message and data rates may apply”, “Message frequency may vary”, and that they can “text HELP for support or more information and STOP to unsubscribe at any time”. They will also be informed that their phone number will not be shared with third parties for marketing or promotional purposes. SMS Terms and Conditions can be found at https://lcslo.org/sms-terms. 

SMS Program Description

The Land Conservancy sends conversational and informational text messages to individuals who have provided their mobile phone number and agreed to communicate with us by text. Messages may include scheduling and meeting coordination, event or volunteer coordination, program or project follow-ups, requests for a phone call, donor, landowner, partner, or community communications, and reminders or updates related to our nonprofit mission and activities.
This program is informational and conversational in nature. It does not include promotional or marketing messages. If The Land Conservancy begins sending promotional or marketing text messages through an automated system in the future, it will first obtain your prior express written consent to do so, separate from your consent to receive informational messages under these SMS Terms.

Consent to Receive Text Messages

You may opt in to receive text messages from us by providing your mobile phone number and agreeing to communicate with us by text. Consent may be provided verbally or in writing, including through a form, during event or volunteer registration, during donor or landowner communications, or through another direct interaction with our staff. When you opt in, you will be informed that message and data rates may apply, that message frequency may vary, and that you may text HELP for support and STOP to unsubscribe at any time.
Consent to receive text messages is not required to make a donation, volunteer, participate in an event, or otherwise interact with The Land Conservancy. 

Message Frequency

Message frequency varies depending on your relationship with The Land Conservancy and the nature of the communication.

Message and Data Rates

Message and data rates may apply to text messages sent or received, depending on your mobile carrier and mobile plan.

Opt Out

You may opt out of receiving text messages from The Land Conservancy at any time by replying STOP to any text message from us, by calling our main office at 805-544-9096 or by emailing privacy@lcslo.org

After you reply STOP, we may send a confirmation message to let you know you have been unsubscribed. After that, you will receive no further SMS messages from us unless you opt in again or unless otherwise permitted by law.

Help

For help, reply HELP to any text message from us. You may also contact us by phone at 805-544-9096 or by emailing privacy@lcslo.org. 

Privacy and No Third-Party Marketing Use

Your privacy is important to us. We do not sell, rent, or share your mobile phone number or SMS opt-in information with third parties for their own marketing or promotional purposes. Please review our Privacy Policy for more information, available at lcslo.org/privacy.

Data Retention 

We retain records of your consent to receive text messages, your mobile phone number, and your opt-out status for as long as reasonably necessary to operate this program and to demonstrate compliance with applicable law.

Wireless Carriers

Wireless carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.

Changes to SMS Terms

We may update these SMS Terms & Conditions from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a new effective date.

 

Contact Us

The Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County 
1137 Pacific Street, Suite A 
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 
Mailing Address: 
P.O. Box 12206 
San Luis Obispo, CA 93406 
Phone: (805) 544-9096 
Email: privacy@lcslo.org