Effective Date: January 1, 2025

At META Environmental Training, we respect your privacy and are committed to transparent communication. This policy explains how you can opt in or out of receiving text messages from us, including promotional offers, updates, and important account notifications. By opting in, you agree to receive messages per the terms outlined below. You can opt out anytime by following the instructions provided in our messages. We comply with all applicable laws, including the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and the Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association’s (CTIA) guidelines, to ensure a secure and hassle-free experience.

Overview

This addendum to our Privacy Policy explains how you can opt in or out of receiving text messages from META Environmental Training. We value your privacy and are committed to ensuring compliance with applicable laws, including the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association (CTIA) guidelines, and other relevant regulations.

Types of SMS Messages We Send

We may send the following types of text messages:

• Transactional Messages: These include order confirmations, appointment reminders, account updates, security alerts, and other necessary communications. These are not marketing messages and do not require prior express written consent.
• Marketing Messages: These include promotions, special offers, discounts, product announcements, event invitations, and other marketing communications. Marketing messages require prior express written consent.
  

Opting In to Text Messaging

By providing your mobile number and opting in, you consent to receive SMS or MMS messages from META Environmental Training regarding promotions, account updates, appointment reminders, or other relevant communications.
You may opt in through one or more of the following methods:

• Checking a box on a web form or during account registration
• Sending a keyword (e.g., “JOIN”) to a designated short code or phone number
• Providing express written consent through another approved method standard message and data rates may apply. Message frequency will vary based on your preferences and interactions with our services.

For marketing messages, we will clearly state:

• The purpose of the messages
• Message frequency (e.g., "You will receive up to 4 messages per month")
• Standard message and data rates may apply
• A link to our Privacy Policy

Opting Out of Text Messaging

You may opt out of receiving text messages at any time by:

• Replying STOP to any message you receive
• Contacting our customer service at info@metaworldwide.com. Once you opt out, you will no longer receive text messages from us, except for transactional messages related to your account or services (e.g., fraud alerts, order confirmations).

Once you opt out of marketing messages, you will not receive further promotional texts but may still receive necessary transactional messages.

Consumer Rights and Responsibilities

• Opting in is not a condition of purchase.
• You must provide an accurate mobile number and update it if it changes.
• If you transfer or deactivate your mobile number, you agree to notify us to prevent messages from being sent to the wrong person.

Privacy and Security

Your mobile number and communication preferences will be handled per our Privacy Policy. We do not sell or share your number with third parties for marketing purposes without your consent.

Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this policy as needed. Changes will be posted on our website, and your continued use of our services signifies acceptance of any modifications.
For questions or concerns, contact us at info@metaworldwide.com

CONTACT US

If you have questions or comments about this SMS Policy, please contact us at:

META Environmental Training

2200 W 25th St,

Lawrence, KS 66047

(785) 842-6382