HollisLand Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 20, 2025

1. Introduction

HollisLand (“we,” “us,” “our,” or “Service”) is a personal communications platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, maintain, and safeguard information when you use our Service.

Is it ridiculous this page needs to exist? Yes. But, spammers and scammers and people collectively called “Jerks” exist, which is why we can’t have nice things without a layer of legalese on top of everything.

Don’t be a jerk. HollisLand certainly isn’t.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following information from you:

• Phone Number (required) - To send and receive SMS messages
• Name (optional) - To personalize communications
• Email Address (optional) - As an alternative contact method or to receive notifications of new HollisLand content.
• Message Content - The communications you send and receive through the Service
• Usage Data - Technical information about your use of the Service (e.g., when messages are sent/received)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Deliver SMS messages to your phone number
• Maintain and operate the HollisLand Service
• Facilitate group communications
• Respond to your requests or inquiries
• Comply with legal obligations and law enforcement requests
• Prevent fraud, abuse, or illegal activity

We do NOT use your information to:

• Send marketing or promotional messages
• Create user profiles for commercial purposes
• Share data with third parties for their marketing
• Conduct behavioral tracking or analytics for external purposes

4. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, your information may be shared with:

• Service Providers - Third-party vendors who help operate HollisLand, including:
  • Twilio (Voice and SMS delivery platform)
  • Fly.io (hosting and data processing)
  • Other technical service providers strictly necessary to operate the Service

These service providers are contractually obligated to use your information only as necessary to provide services to us and are bound by confidentiality agreements.

• Legal Requirements - We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, subpoena, or government request.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information indefinitely, or for as long as necessary to:

• Maintain your participation in HollisLand
• Comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements
• Resolve disputes or enforce agreements

If you request removal, we will delete or anonymize your information as permitted by law, except where retention is required by legal obligations.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Access - The right to know what information we hold about you
• Correction - The right to correct inaccurate information
• Deletion - The right to request deletion of your information (subject to legal retention requirements)
• Opt-Out - The right to stop receiving messages by replying QUIT

To exercise any of these rights, contact us directly through HollisLand.

8. Children’s Privacy

HollisLand is a family-based service that may include minors. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13 without parental consent. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 13 without proper consent, we will take steps to delete such information promptly. Parents or guardians who believe a child’s information has been collected may contact us.

9. California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have specific privacy rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know, delete, and opt-out of the “sale” of personal information. HollisLand does not sell personal information as defined by CCPA. To exercise CCPA rights, contact us directly.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes by updating the “Last Updated” date and, if appropriate, by email or notice through the Service. Your continued use of HollisLand after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us directly through HollisLand.

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Note on SMS Communications: By providing your phone number, you consent to receive SMS text messages from HollisLand. Message and data rates may apply. Standard carrier rates apply. You can opt out by replying STOP to any message.