Lipof Home Automation

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 17, 2026

Last Updated: March 17, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how Lipof Home Automation (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects information in connection with our SMS messaging program. This program is operated by an individual (sole proprietor) for personal and residential use, providing automated gate status notifications to pre-authorized household members.

Information We Collect

In connection with our SMS messaging program, we collect the following information:

• Mobile phone numbers of authorized household members who have consented to receive gate status notifications.
• Message logs including timestamps, message content, and delivery status for system operation purposes.
• Opt-in and opt-out records to maintain consent compliance.

We do not collect any additional personal information beyond what is necessary to operate the SMS notification system.

SMS Messaging Program Details

Program Name: Lipof Home Automation — Gate Status Notifications

Program Operator: Lipof Home Automation (Sole Proprietor)

Our SMS messaging program sends automated notifications related to the operation of a residential driveway gate. Messages include gate open/close confirmations, status alerts, and security notifications.

Message Frequency: Message frequency varies based on gate activity. Typical volume is 1–20 messages per day.

Message and data rates may apply. Please contact your wireless carrier for details about your messaging plan.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect solely for the following purposes:

• To send automated SMS notifications about gate operations (opening, closing, status alerts).
• To process opt-out requests and maintain consent records.
• To respond to HELP requests and provide program support.
• To maintain and improve the reliability of our notification system.

Opt-In & Consent

Participation in this SMS messaging program is by invitation only and is limited to the property owner and authorized household members. Consent to receive messages is obtained as follows:

• Verbal or written consent: The system operator personally invites household members to receive gate notifications. Each participant provides their mobile phone number and verbal or written agreement to receive automated SMS messages before being enrolled.
• Enrollment disclosure: At the time of enrollment, each participant is informed that:
  1. They will receive automated SMS notifications about gate operations from Lipof Home Automation.
  2. Message frequency varies, typically 1–20 messages per day.
  3. Message and data rates may apply.
  4. They may reply STOP at any time to opt out.
  5. They may reply HELP for assistance.
  6. No mobile information will be shared with third parties for marketing or promotional purposes.

Data Sharing & Third-Party Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, lease, or otherwise disclose your mobile phone number or any opt-in data to any third party for any purpose, except as required by law or to comply with legal processes.

Our SMS messages are sent via Twilio, a third-party communications platform, solely for the purpose of message delivery. Twilio processes phone numbers only as necessary to deliver messages and is bound by its own privacy obligations.

Data Security

We employ reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect the personal information we collect. Phone numbers and message logs are stored on a secured private server with restricted access. Only the system operator has access to enrolled phone numbers and messaging data.

Terms of Service

Effective Date: March 17, 2026

Last Updated: March 17, 2026

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your participation in the Lipof Home Automation SMS messaging program. By providing your mobile phone number and consenting to receive messages, you agree to these Terms.

Program Description

Lipof Home Automation operates an automated SMS notification system for a residential driveway gate. Enrolled participants receive text messages about gate status, including:

• Gate opening and closing confirmations
• Gate status alerts (e.g., gate left open, gate stopped)
• Security and watchdog notifications
• System status updates

Message Frequency

Message frequency varies based on gate activity. Typical volume is 1–20 messages per day. During periods of high gate activity, message volume may be higher.

Message and Data Rates

Message and data rates may apply. You are responsible for any charges from your wireless carrier associated with receiving SMS messages. Check with your carrier for details.

Opt-Out Instructions

You may opt out of receiving messages at any time by using any of the following methods:

• Text STOP — Reply STOP to any message you receive from us. You will receive a one-time confirmation message, and no further messages will be sent.
• Additional opt-out keywords: CANCEL, END, QUIT, UNSUBSCRIBE, OPTOUT, REVOKE, STOPALL.
• Contact the operator: Reach out directly to the system operator to request removal (see Contact Information below).

Help & Support

For assistance with the SMS messaging program:

• Text HELP — Reply HELP to any message to receive support information.
• Additional help keywords: INFO.
• Email: privacy@lipof.ai

Carrier Liability

Wireless carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. Message delivery is subject to effective transmission from your wireless carrier and network availability.

Program Modifications

We reserve the right to modify or discontinue the SMS messaging program at any time. If we make material changes to the program, enrolled participants will be notified via SMS.

Policy Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy and Terms of Service from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Continued participation in the SMS program after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, Terms of Service, or our SMS messaging program, please contact us:

• Email: privacy@lipof.ai
• Website: https://privacy.lipof.ai