Privacy Policy:

At Akxum Property Services, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard the information you provide to us through our website and related services.

1. Information We Collect:

When you visit our website or interact with us, we may collect certain types of information, including:

• Personal Information: such as your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address, which you voluntarily provide to us when contacting us, subscribing to our newsletter, or submitting a form on our website.
• Usage Data: such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and device information, collected automatically through cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website.

2. How We Use Your Information:

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• Providing and improving our services: to communicate with you, respond to your inquiries, and fulfill your requests.
• Marketing and promotions: to send you newsletters, promotional offers, and other marketing communications based on your preferences.
• Analytics and performance: to analyze trends, monitor the usage of our website, and optimize its performance and functionality.
• Compliance and legal obligations: to comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes, and to protect our rights, property, and safety.

3. Sharing Your Information:

We may share your personal information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you. These third parties are contractually obligated to use your information only for the purposes specified by us and to protect it in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

We may also disclose your information in response to lawful requests by public authorities, including to meet national security or law enforcement requirements.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies:

We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and track information about your usage of our website and to improve your experience. You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but please note that this may affect the functionality of our website.

5. Data Security:

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights and Choices:

You have the right to access, update, or delete your personal information at any time. You may also opt-out of receiving marketing communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in such communications.

7. Children’s Privacy:

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will promptly delete such information from our records.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy:

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated Privacy Policy on our website and updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of the policy.

9. SMS Terms & Conditions

• SMS Consent Communication:
  • The information obtained as part of the SMS consent process will not be shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
• Types of SMS Communications:
  • If you have consented to receive text messages from [Company Name], you may receive messages related to the following (provide specific examples):

• • • Appointment reminders
    • Follow-up messages
    • Billing inquiries
    • Promotions or offers (if applicable)

Example: “Hello, this is a friendly reminder of your upcoming appointment with Dr. [Name] at [Location] on [Date] at [Time]. Reply STOP to opt out of SMS messaging at any time.”

• Message Frequency:
  Message frequency may vary depending on the type of communication. For example, you may receive up to [X] SMS messages per week related to your [appointments/billing, etc.].

Example:
“Message frequency may vary. You may receive up to 2 SMS messages per week regarding your appointments or account status.”

• Potential Fees for SMS Messaging:
  • Please note that standard message and data rates may apply, depending on your carrier’s pricing plan. These fees may vary if the message is sent domestically or internationally.
• Opt-In Method:
  • You may opt-in to receive SMS messages from [Company Name] in the following ways:

• • • Verbally, during a conversation
    • By submitting an online form
    • By filling out a paper form

• Opt-Out Method:
  • You can opt out of receiving SMS messages at any time. To do so, simply reply “STOP” to any SMS message you receive. Alternatively, you can contact us directly to request removal from our messaging list.
• Help:
  • If you are experiencing any issues, you can reply with the keyword HELP. Or, you can get help directly from us at (insert the link)
• Additional Options:

• • If you do not wish to receive SMS messages, you can choose not to check the SMS consent box on our forms.

• Standard Messaging Disclosures:

• • Message and data rates may apply.
  • You can opt out at any time by texting “STOP.”
  • For assistance, text “HELP” or visit our [Privacy Policy] and [Terms and Conditions] pages.
  • Message frequency may vary

10. Contact Us:

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at contact@akxumpropertyservices.com

By using our website or providing us with your information, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.

Last Updated: 4/18/2025