Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 5, 2026

Introduction

HeyTxtMe, operated by Acme Corporation, a Utah Corporation ("we," "our," or "us"), is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our SMS messaging service available in the United States.

By using HeyTxtMe, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Data controls: Request data deletion · Delete your account

HeyTxtMe Data Deletion

HeyTxtMe (by Acme Corporation) lets you delete specific data without closing your account. Use the in-app options below, or request deletion by email if you do not have the app.

Delete data in the HeyTxtMe app

  • Contacts: Open Contacts, tap a contact, then choose Delete. This permanently removes that contact and their group memberships from your account.
  • Groups: Open Groups, long-press a group, then choose Delete. This removes the group but does not delete the contacts in it.
  • Topics and conversations: Open a topic, tap the menu, then choose Delete. The topic is removed from your account and pending sends are cancelled. Associated conversation history is no longer accessible.
  • Saved payment methods: Open Credits, tap Manage payment methods, and remove your card in the Stripe billing portal.

In-app deletions take effect immediately. To delete all data at once, see HeyTxtMe Account Deletion below.

Request data deletion without the app

If you do not have a HeyTxtMe account, or cannot access the app, email privacy@heytxt.me from the phone number the data relates to. Include "Data deletion request" in the subject line, your phone number, and which data you want deleted (for example, removal from a sender's contact list or from our global unsubscribe list). We verify the request and complete deletion within 30 days.

SMS recipients can also reply STOP to any HeyTxtMe message to opt out of future messages. This adds your number to our global unsubscribe list immediately.

What is deleted vs. retained

Data you deleteAction
Individual contacts or groupsPermanently deleted from your account immediately
Topics, polls, signups, and conversation threadsRemoved from your account immediately; pending sends cancelled
Saved payment methodsRemoved from Stripe when you delete them in the billing portal
Your number on the global unsubscribe list (via STOP or email request)Opt-out applied immediately; full record removal within 30 days of email request
SMS message content (already sent)Retained up to 30 days for delivery tracking, then deleted
Payment and transaction recordsRetained for 7 years (tax and accounting requirements); not deleted unless you delete your account (see Account Deletion)
Usage logs and error diagnosticsRetained up to 12 months in de-identified or aggregated form
Account credentials and settingsKept unless you delete your account

We also request deletion of applicable data held by our service providers when you submit a verified email request.

HeyTxtMe Account Deletion

HeyTxtMe (by Acme Corporation) lets you permanently delete your account and associated data at any time. Choose the option that applies to you:

Option 1: Delete in the HeyTxtMe app (immediate)

  1. Open the HeyTxtMe app and sign in.
  2. Go to Settings.
  3. Scroll to Danger Zone.
  4. Tap Delete Account.
  5. Type DELETE to confirm.

Your account and associated data are deleted immediately. You will be signed out automatically.

Option 2: Request deletion without the app

If you have uninstalled the app or cannot sign in, email privacy@heytxt.me from the phone number registered to your HeyTxtMe account. Include "Account deletion request" in the subject line and your registered phone number in the message. We verify ownership and complete deletion within 30 days.

What is deleted vs. retained

DataAction on deletion
Phone number and authentication credentialsPermanently deleted
Contacts, groups, and mutual contact requestsPermanently deleted
Topics, SMS messages, polls, signups, and conversation threadsPermanently deleted
Saved payment methods (Stripe customer profile)Permanently deleted
Spam reports you submittedPermanently deleted
Payment and transaction recordsDe-identified and retained for 7 years (tax and accounting requirements)
Spam reports filed against your accountAnonymized (your identity removed) and retained for platform safety
Usage logs and error diagnosticsRetained up to 12 months in de-identified or aggregated form (see Data Retention below)

We also request deletion of your data held by our service providers (such as Stripe and Supabase) where applicable. To delete specific data without closing your account, see HeyTxtMe Data Deletion above.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

  • Phone Number: Your phone number for authentication and account creation
  • Contact Information: Names and phone numbers of your contacts that you upload
  • Messages: Content of SMS messages you send through our service
  • Group Information: Names and organization of contact groups you create
  • Payment Information: Billing details processed through our payment provider

Information We Collect Automatically

  • Usage Data: Information about how you use our service, including message delivery status and response tracking
  • Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and device identifiers
  • Log Data: IP addresses, timestamps, and other technical information

How We Use Your Information

  • Provide and maintain our SMS messaging service
  • Authenticate your account and verify your identity
  • Send SMS messages to your contacts as requested
  • Process payments and manage your credit balance
  • Track message delivery and response rates
  • Provide customer support and respond to inquiries
  • Improve our service and develop new features
  • Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms

Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties, except in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

  • SMS Delivery: Vonage for sending SMS messages
  • Bot protection: Cloudflare Turnstile for verifying public sign-up and poll links (phone number submitted for verification; processed by Cloudflare)
  • Authentication & Database: Supabase for user authentication and database services (US region)
  • Payment Processing: Stripe for payment processing
  • Error Monitoring: Sentry for application error reporting and performance diagnostics (error messages, stack traces, device/browser metadata, and optional session replay on mobile; processed in the United States)

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government request, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
  • Security monitoring and access controls
  • Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
  • Secure authentication and authorization systems

Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law:

  • Account Information: Until you delete your account, or up to 3 years after account inactivity
  • Contact Data: Until you remove contacts or delete your account
  • Message Content: For up to 30 days after sending for delivery tracking purposes
  • Usage Data: For up to 12 months for service improvement
  • Payment Records: For 7 years as required by law for tax and accounting purposes
  • Legal Compliance Records: As required by applicable law, typically up to 7 years

Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: Request information about the personal data we hold about you
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate personal information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
  • Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured format
  • Opt-out: Unsubscribe from our communications at any time

Self-Service Data Tools

You can exercise your data access and deletion rights directly from the HeyTxtMe app. See HeyTxtMe Data Deletion to remove specific data, or HeyTxtMe Account Deletion to close your account entirely.

  • Export My Data: In Settings > Privacy & Data, you can download a complete JSON archive of your account information, contacts, topics, conversations, and transaction history.

You may also contact us at privacy@heytxt.me to exercise any of these rights.

SMS Compliance

Our SMS messaging service complies with applicable regulations:

  • We honor STOP requests immediately and globally
  • We maintain a global unsubscribe list across all users
  • We do not send messages to numbers that have opted out
  • We comply with carrier guidelines and industry best practices

Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Email: privacy@heytxt.me

Address: Acme Corporation
42 N University Ave. STE 203
Provo, UT 84601