This statement explains how Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine, LLC, operating under the name Noorda COM, handles personal information in connection with one-to-one SMS communications through Microsoft Teams.

1. Information We Collect

When you communicate with Noorda COM by SMS, we may collect or process your mobile phone number, message content, message delivery information, opt-in and opt-out records, help requests, and information related to the inquiry, request, application, appointment, support matter, business relationship, or other interaction being discussed.

2. How We Use SMS Information

Noorda COM may use SMS information to respond to inquiries, provide requested assistance, communicate regarding educational, administrative, operational, scheduling, admissions, employment, vendor, and support matters, maintain communication records when appropriate, protect the security and operation of the SMS service, manage consent and help requests, and comply with legal, regulatory, contractual, and institutional requirements.

3. No Sale or Marketing Sharing

Noorda COM does not sell mobile phone numbers, SMS message content, or SMS consent information. Mobile information and SMS consent information are not shared with third parties for their own marketing or promotional purposes.

4. Service Providers and Required Disclosures

SMS information may be disclosed to Microsoft, telecommunications carriers, messaging operators, technology providers, and other service providers only as necessary to transmit messages, verify messaging registration, provide technical support, maintain security, prevent abuse, and administer the service. Information may also be disclosed when required by law or legal process.

5. Data Retention

Noorda COM retains SMS information only as long as reasonably necessary for communication purposes, recordkeeping requirements, security, dispute resolution, and applicable legal or institutional obligations.

6. Security

Noorda COM uses reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect SMS information. However, SMS communications are not guaranteed to be secure. Do not send passwords, payment card information, Social Security numbers, medical information, or other highly sensitive data by SMS.

7. Your Choices

You may stop receiving messages from a sending number by replying STOP. You may reply START to resume messaging where permitted, or HELP for assistance. Questions regarding SMS communications may be directed to helpdesk@noorda.edu.

8. Children and Age-Gated Content

This SMS service is not used for marketing to children and is not used to distribute age-gated content. Communications involving minors, when applicable to legitimate college activities, are handled according to applicable requirements and institutional practices.

9. Changes to This Statement

Noorda COM may update this Privacy Statement as its SMS practices, technology, or legal obligations change. The effective date above identifies the current version.

10. Contact Information

Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine, LLC, 2162 S 180 E, Provo, UT 84606. For questions regarding SMS communications, contact helpdesk@noorda.edu.

This Privacy Statement applies specifically to Noorda COM conversational SMS communications through Microsoft Teams.