Privacy Policy
1. Overview
This Privacy Policy describes how Stefan Loveridge ("we," "us," or "our"), operating as Loveridge Home Systems, collects, uses, and protects information in connection with the personal home automation and notification services operated at loveridges.net and www.loveridges.net.
This is a personal, non-commercial home automation system. Data collection is minimal and strictly limited to what is necessary to deliver authorized notifications.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following information from authorized users of this system:
- Mobile phone number — collected only when a user opts in to SMS notifications
- Name — used to personalize notifications when provided voluntarily
- Usage data — basic system logs (timestamps, message delivery status)
We do not collect payment information, financial data, location data, or browsing history.
3. SMS Messaging Program
This system uses automated SMS messaging to deliver personal home automation alerts, reminders, and system notifications to authorized recipients.
Opt-in: By providing your mobile number and consenting to receive messages, you agree to receive automated text notifications from Stefan Loveridge / Loveridge Home Systems. Consent is not a condition of any purchase or service.
Message types: Home automation alerts, scheduling reminders, system status updates, and personal notifications. This is a personal, non-commercial service. No marketing or promotional messages are sent.
Frequency: Message frequency varies based on system events and configured automation rules.
Rates: Message and data rates may apply based on your mobile carrier plan.
Opt-out: Reply STOP to any SMS message at any time to unsubscribe. You will receive a one-time confirmation message and no further messages will be sent. Reply HELP for assistance or contact [email protected].
We will not share your mobile number or any personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. Phone numbers are used solely for delivering the notifications you have consented to receive.
4. How We Use Information
Information collected is used exclusively to:
- Deliver authorized SMS notifications and alerts to opted-in recipients
- Maintain system logs for troubleshooting and delivery confirmation
- Comply with applicable telecommunications regulations
5. Information Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or share personal information with third parties except as required to operate the SMS messaging service (e.g., Twilio, our SMS carrier partner, processes messages on our behalf) or as required by law.
Twilio's privacy practices are governed by their own Privacy Policy.
6. Data Retention
Phone numbers and associated consent records are retained for as long as the user remains opted in. Upon opt-out (STOP), the number is removed from the active notification list. System logs are retained for up to 90 days for troubleshooting purposes.
7. Security
We take reasonable technical measures to protect information collected through this system. All web traffic is encrypted via HTTPS/TLS. Access to system infrastructure is restricted to authorized users only.
8. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Opt out of SMS messages at any time by replying STOP
- Request deletion of your phone number and associated data
- Request information about what data we hold
To exercise these rights, contact [email protected].
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
10. Contact
Stefan Loveridge
Fort Thomas, KY
[email protected]