HamPuff Privacy Policy
Last Updated: November 18, 2025
Information We Collect
HamPuff collects the following information when you register for our SMS service:
- Full name
- Amateur radio call sign
- Mobile phone number
- IP address (for security and fraud prevention)
- User agent/browser information (for technical support)
How We Use Your Information
Your information is used solely to provide ham radio band condition updates via SMS when you request them through our SMS commands. We do not use your information for marketing purposes.
Mobile Information Sharing Policy
HamPuff will NOT share your mobile information with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.
Your mobile phone number and associated information are kept confidential and are used only for delivering the SMS services you have requested.
Information may be shared with subcontractors in support services, such as customer service or technical support, as necessary to provide our SMS services. These subcontractors are bound by confidentiality agreements and are only permitted to use your information for the purpose of providing support services.
SMS Service and Message Frequency
HamPuff provides on-demand SMS services. Messages are sent only when you request them by texting specific commands to our SMS number. Message frequency may vary based on your usage.
Standard message and data rates may apply, as determined by your mobile carrier.
Opt-Out Instructions
You can opt-out of receiving SMS messages from HamPuff at any time by:
- Texting STOP to our SMS number
- Using our online unregistration form
After opting out, you will no longer receive SMS messages from HamPuff. You may opt back in at any time by registering again through our registration form.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
Data Retention
We retain your registration information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with our SMS services. If you opt-out, we will remove your information from our active systems in accordance with our data retention policies.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our SMS service, please contact us through our website or reply to any SMS message.