SMS Terms & Conditions

Effective Date: December 29, 2025 | Last Updated: December 29, 2025

About Bloomily SMS Notifications

Bloomily offers optional SMS (text message) notifications to help parents stay connected with their child's daycare or preschool. By opting in to SMS notifications, you consent to receive text messages from Bloomily regarding your child's care.

Key Points:

  • SMS notifications are optional and require your explicit consent
  • You can opt out at any time by replying STOP
  • Message and data rates may apply
  • We will never sell your phone number or use it for marketing

1. Types of Messages

When you opt in to Bloomily SMS notifications, you may receive the following types of messages:

  • Attendance Alerts: Notifications when your child is checked in or checked out
  • Emergency Notifications: Urgent messages about facility closures, weather events, or safety concerns
  • Announcements: Important updates from your childcare center
  • Schedule Changes: Notifications about changes to hours, events, or programs
  • Event Reminders: Reminders about upcoming events, picture days, or deadlines

2. How to Opt In

You can opt in to receive SMS notifications from Bloomily in two ways:

2.1 During Account Registration

When creating your Bloomily account, you can provide your phone number and check the box to receive SMS notifications. This consent is optional and not required to use the service.

2.2 In Your Account Settings

If you already have a Bloomily account, you can enable SMS notifications at any time by:

  1. Logging into your Bloomily account
  2. Going to Settings
  3. Finding the "SMS Notifications" section
  4. Entering your phone number and enabling SMS notifications

Consent Disclosure

By opting in, you confirm that you are the owner or authorized user of the phone number provided, and you consent to receive automated text messages from Bloomily at this number. You understand that consent is not a condition of purchasing any goods or services.

3. Message Frequency

Message frequency varies based on your childcare center's activity and settings. Typical usage includes:

  • 1-2 messages per day for attendance notifications
  • Occasional messages for announcements and reminders
  • Emergency messages as needed (rare)

Most users receive approximately 5-15 messages per week, though this may vary based on your center's communication preferences.

4. How to Opt Out

You can stop receiving SMS messages from Bloomily at any time:

4.1 Reply STOP

Text STOP to any message you receive from Bloomily. You will receive a confirmation message and will no longer receive SMS notifications.

4.2 In Your Account Settings

Log into your Bloomily account, go to Settings, and disable SMS notifications.

4.3 Contact Support

Email hello@bloomily.app with your phone number and a request to unsubscribe.

5. Help & Support

Text HELP to any Bloomily message to receive support information. You can also:

6. Costs & Carrier Fees

Bloomily does not charge for SMS messages. However, message and data rates may apply based on your mobile carrier plan. Standard messaging rates from your carrier will apply to messages sent and received. Check with your carrier for details about your plan.

7. Privacy

Your phone number and SMS preferences are protected under our Privacy Policy. Key protections include:

  • We will never sell your phone number to third parties
  • We will never use your number for marketing or promotional messages
  • Your number is only used for childcare-related notifications
  • We use secure systems to protect your contact information

8. Supported Carriers

Bloomily SMS notifications are compatible with all major U.S. carriers, including but not limited to: AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, Sprint, U.S. Cellular, and most regional carriers. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.

9. Sample Messages

Here are examples of messages you may receive:

Bloomily: Emma was checked in at 8:15 AM at Sunshine Preschool. Reply STOP to opt out.

Bloomily: Emma was checked out at 5:30 PM. Have a great evening! Reply STOP to opt out.

Bloomily URGENT: Sunshine Preschool is closing early at 2PM due to weather. Please pick up Emma ASAP. Reply STOP to opt out.

Bloomily: Reminder - Picture Day is tomorrow! Reply STOP to opt out.

10. Changes to These Terms

We may update these SMS Terms from time to time. If we make significant changes, we will notify you through the Bloomily app or via email. Continued use of SMS notifications after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

11. Contact Information

For questions about SMS notifications:

Email: hello@bloomily.app

Text: Reply HELP to any Bloomily message

By opting in to Bloomily SMS notifications, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these SMS Terms & Conditions.

See also: Terms of Service | Privacy Policy