1. Program Description
Ballard Computer Services (“BCS”)—a DBA of Brandon Ballard—sends non-commercial, personal SMS messages from +1 844-741-6593. Messages may be:
- Automatically generated by home-automation or IoT platforms (e.g., alarms, sensor alerts, device status)
- Other personal communications agreed upon by the recipient
No advertising or marketing content is sent through this number.
2. Consent & Opt-In
By providing your mobile number to Brandon or by texting him directly, you expressly consent to receive the automated personal messages described above.
3. Message Frequency
Frequency varies based on the number of automation events and personal rules you have enabled. Alert bursts may occur during alarm conditions.
4. Charges & Carriers
Msg & data rates may apply. Wireless carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
5. Opt-Out
Reply STOP at any time to cancel. One final SMS will confirm your opt-out; no further messages will be sent to that number.
6. Help
Text HELP for assistance, call (334) 764-2404, or email brandon.bcsonline@gmail.com.
7. Privacy Policy
- Information Collected – Name (if provided), phone number, and message content.
- Use of Information – Solely to deliver personal alerts, maintain delivery logs, and troubleshoot delivery issues.
- Sharing – Information is never sold; it is shared only with service providers required to transmit SMS.
- Security – TLS encryption in transit and least-privilege server access are enforced.
- Retention – Logs are retained up to 2 years, then securely deleted.
- Your Rights – Contact us to access, correct, or delete your data.
8. Contact
Ballard Computer Services (DBA)
106 Carol Ann Drive, Opp, AL 36467
Phone: (334) 764-2404
Email: brandon.bcsonline@gmail.com