SMS Messaging – Consumer Opt-In Consent Policy
Document Type: Proof of Consumer SMS Consent (Opt-In) | Effective Date: May 14, 2026
Business Name: Goldman Marketing Group | SMS Number: (888) 698-7998
1. Overview & Purpose
This document serves as Goldman Marketing Group’s official proof of consumer consent (opt-in) for SMS/text message communications. It establishes the verbal opt-in mechanism by which consumers voluntarily agree to receive text messages from Goldman Marketing Group, and documents the opt-in process in accordance with applicable telecommunications regulations, including the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and CTIA guidelines.
2. Opt-In Mechanism – How Consent Is Collected
Consumers provide express verbal consent to receive SMS messages from Goldman Marketing Group through the following verbal consent script, read aloud by a Goldman Marketing Group representative:
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VERBAL CONSENT SCRIPT
Representative: “As part of our service, Goldman Marketing Group can send you automated text messages regarding your account activity, support updates, and follow-up communications related to your inquiry. Message frequency may vary based on your engagement with our team. Message and data rates may apply, depending on your mobile phone service plan. At any time you can get more help by replying HELP to these texts, or you can opt out completely by replying STOP. Our Terms of Service are available at goldman-marketing.com/terms and our Privacy Statement can be found at goldman-marketing.com/sms-privacy. Do you consent to receive SMS messages from Goldman Marketing Group?”
Consumer: [Provides verbal yes or no response]
Representative (if yes): “Great! You are now enrolled to receive text messages from Goldman Marketing Group. You will receive a confirmation text shortly.”
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3. Nature of Consent
When a consumer verbally agrees to receive SMS messages from Goldman Marketing Group, they are affirmatively and voluntarily consenting to receive the following types of communications:
– Client support responses and assistance
– Follow-up information related to the consumer’s inquiry
– Service updates, confirmations, or notifications
– Transactional messages relevant to the consumer’s engagement
Note: This verbal consent covers client support and direct service communications only. It does not extend to unsolicited marketing or promotional messages, consistent with CTIA guidelines that require written consent for marketing use cases.
4. Consumer Disclosures
The following disclosures are communicated to consumers as part of the verbal consent script:
Message Frequency: Message frequency may vary based on consumer inquiries and ongoing engagement with Goldman Marketing Group.
Message & Data Rates: Standard message and data rates may apply depending on the consumer’s mobile carrier and plan.
Opt-Out Instructions: Consumers may opt out at any time by replying STOP to any message. Upon receipt of STOP, no further messages will be sent.
Help Instructions: Consumers may reply HELP for assistance or contact Goldman Marketing Group directly.
Terms of Service: goldman-marketing.com/terms
Privacy Policy: goldman-marketing.com/privacy
No Purchase Required: Consent to receive SMS messages is not a condition of any purchase or service.
5. Opt-In Audit Trail
Goldman Marketing Group maintains records of consumer opt-in actions. The following elements constitute the audit trail for each consent record:
– The consumer’s mobile phone number (captured at time of verbal consent)
– Date and timestamp of the verbal consent interaction
– Name of the Goldman Marketing Group representative who obtained consent
– A notation confirming the consumer’s verbal “yes” response
– Confirmation text message sent to the consumer acknowledging their opt-in
– All subsequent message logs associated with the consumer’s number
6. Regulatory Compliance
This opt-in process has been designed to comply with all applicable regulations and industry standards, including:
– Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), 47 U.S.C. § 227
– CTIA Messaging Principles and Best Practices
– The CAN-SPAM Act (for associated email communications)
– Applicable state consumer protection and telecommunications statutes
7. Confirmation Statement
By verbally confirming “yes” in response to the Goldman Marketing Group consent script, the consumer acknowledges and agrees that Goldman Marketing Group may send SMS text messages to the mobile number provided. This constitutes the consumer’s express verbal consent to receive text communications from Goldman Marketing Group for client support and direct service communication purposes.
Prepared by: Goldman Marketing Group | For inquiries: (888) 698-7998
Document Purpose: Proof of Verbal Consent / Opt-In Record | Document Date: May 14, 2026