Effective Date: July 17, 2026

At Advanced Autism Center (“AAC,” “we,” “our,” or “us”), we are committed to protecting the privacy of our clients, parents, guardians, employees, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information, including information collected through our website and text messaging services.

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information including, but not limited to:

• Name.
• Phone number.
• Email address.
• Mailing address.
• Information provided through contact forms or intake paperwork.
• Information necessary to provide ABA therapy services.

We collect only the information necessary to provide services, communicate with you, and fulfill our legal and operational obligations.

SMS/Text Message Communications

Advanced Autism Center may communicate with clients, parents, guardians, prospective clients, and employees via text message for purposes including:

• Appointment reminders.
• Scheduling changes.
• Parent training scheduling.
• General administrative communications.
• Service-related notifications.
• Employment-related communications (for employees).

How We Obtain Consent

Before sending text messages, Advanced Autism Center obtains consent directly from the recipient.

Consent may be obtained:

• During the intake process.
• Through written consent forms.
• Verbally during an in-person conversation.
• Verbally during a telephone conversation.

When verbal consent is obtained, staff members inform recipients that:

• They are agreeing to receive text messages from Advanced Autism Center.
• Message frequency may vary depending on scheduling and service needs.
• Message and data rates may apply.
• They may opt out at any time by replying STOP.
• They may receive assistance by replying HELP.
• Their personal information will not be sold, rented, or shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
• Additional information is available in this Privacy Policy.

Providing consent to receive text messages is completely voluntary and is not a condition of receiving services.

Opting Out

Recipients may opt out of receiving SMS messages at any time by replying:

STOP

After opting out, no additional text messages will be sent except those required to process the opt-out request.

For assistance, recipients may reply:

HELP

or contact our office directly.

Message Frequency

Message frequency will vary based on appointments, scheduling needs, and administrative communications.

Message and Data Rates

Standard message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier and service plan.

Information Sharing

Advanced Autism Center respects your privacy.

We do not sell, rent, or distribute your personal information, including mobile phone numbers or SMS consent, to third parties for marketing purposes.

We may disclose information only when required by law or when necessary to provide services through trusted vendors operating on our behalf under appropriate confidentiality obligations.

Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

Your Rights

You may request to:

• Review your personal information.
• Correct inaccurate information.
• Update your contact information.
• Withdraw consent for text messaging.

Please contact our office for assistance with any privacy-related requests.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our text messaging practices, please contact:

SMS Disclosure

By providing your mobile phone number and consenting to receive text messages, you agree to receive informational and service-related SMS communications from Advanced Autism Center.

• Message frequency may vary.
• Message and data rates may apply.
• Reply STOP to opt out.
• Reply HELP for assistance.
• Your information will not be sold or shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
• For more information, please review this Privacy Policy.