SMS Terms of Service

Program description

The Second Drive Journal SMS Program is a subscription text message program for readers of our used vehicle ownership guides. Second Drive Journal sends two kinds of text messages, each with its own consent: account notifications about a reader's subscription, and recurring marketing messages about new Second Drive Journal guides, checklists, and tools. The program is limited to the two categories below. Second Drive Journal is not an insurance company, agent, broker, or vehicle dealer, and messages never include insurance quotes, vehicle sales, or third-party promotions.

Message categories

• Account Notifications. I agree to receive account notifications text messages from Second Drive Journal related to my subscription, such as guide delivery, content access updates, opt-in confirmations, opt-out confirmations, and replies to HELP requests, sent to the mobile number I provided. Message frequency varies based on account activity. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to cancel or HELP for help. Consent to receive these messages is not a condition of any purchase. Second Drive Journal does not sell, share, or transfer phone numbers or consent data to insurance carriers, agents, brokers, lead aggregators, or third-party marketers.
• Marketing. I agree to receive recurring marketing SMS messages from Second Drive Journal, including announcements about new Second Drive Journal guides and checklists, featured website resources, special campaigns, and updates about newly available guides and tools. Message frequency varies, generally up to 4 messages per month. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to cancel or HELP for help. My information will not be sold, shared, or transferred to any insurance carrier, agent, broker, or third-party marketer. Consent is not a condition of receiving the guide or any other content.

Opt-in method

You opt in by entering your mobile number and checking one or both unchecked consent boxes on our subscribe page. A phone number alone is never treated as consent.

Message frequency

Message frequency varies, up to 4 messages per month per selected category.

Message and data rates

Msg & data rates may apply according to your mobile plan.

First message

Your first message confirms your subscription, for example: "Second Drive Journal: You are subscribed. Msg frequency varies. Msg & data rates may apply. Reply HELP for help, STOP to cancel."

STOP instructions

Reply STOP, UNSUBSCRIBE, CANCEL, END, QUIT at any time to cancel. You will receive one confirmation, for example: "Second Drive Journal: You are unsubscribed and will receive no further messages. Reply START to opt in again." No further messages will be sent unless you opt in again.

HELP instructions

Reply HELP for help, for example: "Second Drive Journal: Help with your subscription: support@seconddrivejournal.com. Msg & data rates may apply. Reply STOP to cancel." You can also email support@seconddrivejournal.com.

Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old and the account holder or authorized user of the mobile number. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.

Privacy

See our Privacy Policy.

Mobile opt-in data policy

Mobile opt-in data, SMS consent, and phone numbers collected for SMS purposes will not be sold, shared, rented, released, or transferred to third parties for marketing, lead generation, or promotional purposes.

Changes to SMS Terms

We may update these SMS Terms. Changes take effect when posted on this page.

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