SMS Consent and Opt-In
By providing your mobile phone number through our website, applicant portal, student portal, online forms, or other communication channels, you expressly consent to receive text messages (SMS and MMS) from Nicolet College at the number provided. These messages may include:
- Appointment or event confirmations or reminders
- Account notifications or updates
- Important student notifications
- Customer service communications
Consent to receive marketing text messages is not a condition of purchasing any goods or services.
Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply.
Opt-Out Instructions
You may opt out of receiving SMS messages at any time by replying:
- STOP to unsubscribe
- HELP for assistance
After you send the STOP message, you will receive one final confirmation message confirming that you have been unsubscribed. After this, you will no longer receive SMS messages from us unless you opt in again.
You may also contact us at admissions@nicoletcollege.edu or 715.365.4493 or 800.544.3039 to request removal from our messaging list.
Data Collection and Use
When you opt in to receive SMS communications, we may collect:
- Your mobile phone number
- Your name (if provided)
- Messaging history and responses
- Device and carrier information (as required for message delivery)
We use this information solely for:
- Sending the messages you have consented to receive
- Providing customer support
- Improving our communication services
- Complying with legal obligations
Data Sharing and Third Parties
We do not sell, rent, or share your mobile number or SMS consent information with third parties for their marketing purposes.
We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in delivering SMS communications (e.g., messaging platforms, carriers), subject to confidentiality obligations and data protection requirements.
Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.
Record of Consent
We maintain records of SMS opt-ins and opt-outs in accordance with applicable laws and industry regulations.
Children’s Privacy
Our SMS services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13 (or applicable age under local law), and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
SMS Terms of Service
Individuals who opt-in to receive messages will receive information related to event or appointment confirmations or reminders as well as information related to progress through the admission process and becoming a student.
Individuals can cancel SMS service at any time by texting the word "STOP". After sending the SMS message "STOP" to us, individuals receive SMS message to confirm that they have been unsubscribed. After this, they will no longer receive SMS messages from Nicolet College Admissions. They wish to re-subscribe, they can text the word “START” or contact our Welcome Center directly at 715.365.4493 or 800.544.3039 to resume texting with us.
Individuals experiencing issues with messaging Nicolet College Admissions, can reply with the keyword HELP for more assistance, or can get help directly at admissions@nicoletcollege.edu or call us at 800.544.3039.
Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
As always, message and data rates may apply for any messages sent to an individual from us and to us from an individual. Individuals will receive three to five messages per month if are applying to the College. After admission to the College, individuals should expect to receive one to two messages per month. Individuals with any questions about their text plan or data plan should contact their wireless provider.
If you have any questions regarding privacy, please read our privacy policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our SMS communications or this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Nicolet College
5364 College Drive
Rhinelander, WI 54501
Admissions@nicoletcollege.edu
715.365.4493
800.544.3039