SMS Messaging Consent & Employee Authorization
Document Type: Human Resources / Employee Onboarding Applies To: New team members and existing team members who enroll in SMS communications Effective Date: 10/1/2026
1. Purpose
AnuPortal.com uses text messaging (SMS) to support internal communications, respond to employee inquiries, deliver relevant notifications, and facilitate business operations involving our AI-powered CRM software and related services.
This policy explains how team members may voluntarily consent to receive text messages on their personal or company-issued mobile phones.
2. How Consent Is Obtained
Before sending non-emergency SMS communications to a team member, AnuPortal.com will obtain and document the individual's consent through an approved method, such as:
Electronic consent: Selecting an unchecked consent box on an onboarding form or designated company portal.
Written consent: Signing an SMS authorization form, electronically or on paper.
Text-message confirmation: Replying with the designated opt-in keyword when the individual has been invited to enroll through an appropriate consent process.
Consent must clearly identify AnuPortal.com, explain the general types of messages the individual may receive, and disclose that message and data rates may apply.
Consent to receive text messages is separate from acknowledgment of this policy or agreement to other employment terms.
3. Personal and Company-Issued Mobile Phones
Team members may choose to enroll either a personally owned mobile phone or a company-issued mobile phone.
Personal phone: Consent is voluntary. The team member is responsible for providing a number they control and confirming that they wish to receive the specified messages.
Company-issued phone: The team member must still be informed of the messaging program and its purpose. Company ownership of the device does not automatically constitute consent to optional SMS programs.
Changes in phone number or ownership: Team members must notify the designated company contact if their number changes, is reassigned, or is no longer under their control.
4. Types of Messages
Depending on the program selected, messages may include:
Replies to inquiries or requests for assistance.
Onboarding reminders and administrative notifications.
Work-related updates and operational alerts.
Notifications related to authorized business applications.
AnuPortal.com will not use consent for one messaging purpose as blanket permission for unrelated marketing or other messaging programs.
5. Message Frequency and Charges
Message frequency may vary based on activity, requests, and notification settings. Message and data rates may apply depending on the individual's mobile carrier and plan.
Where supported, team members may choose notification preferences or request fewer messages.
6. Opt-Out and Support
Team members may withdraw SMS consent at any time. Replying STOP to an applicable message will request that the number be removed from that messaging program. Replying HELP may provide available assistance information.
Additional support contact information and opt-out instructions are provided in the company handbook.
Opting out of optional SMS communications will not, by itself, be treated as a resignation or waiver of employment rights. Where a communication is required for business, security, or legal purposes, an alternative communication method may be used.
7. Consent Record
AnuPortal.com will maintain an appropriate record of consent, including the mobile number, date and time of consent, method of consent, applicable messaging program, and any subsequent withdrawal of consent, subject to applicable retention and privacy requirements.
8. Employee Acknowledgment and Consent
Please select the applicable statement below.
[ ] I voluntarily consent to receive SMS messages from AnuPortal.com at the mobile number I provide for the messaging purposes described above. I understand that message frequency may vary, message and data rates may apply, and I may withdraw my consent at any time.
[ ] I do not consent to receive optional SMS messages from AnuPortal.com.
Employee Name: __________________________________
Mobile Number: __________________________________
Phone Type: ☐ Personal ☐ Company-Issued
Date: ___________________________________________
Electronic or Written Signature: ______________________
Consent may be withdrawn later using the available opt-out process. Signing or acknowledging this document does not replace any additional consent required for a separate messaging program.
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