PRIVACY POLICY & MESSAGING TERMS
Stokes Plumbing & Mechanical, LLC
Last Updated: 5/20/2026
Stokes Plumbing & Mechanical, LLC (“we,” “our,” “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparent communication practices. This page explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information, as well as the terms that govern SMS/text messaging between us and our customers.
By using our website, submitting your information through a service request form, or texting our business phone number, you agree to this Privacy Policy and our Messaging Terms & Conditions.
PRIVACY POLICY
1. Information We Collect
We collect information that you voluntarily provide, such as:
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Name
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Phone number
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Email address
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Service address
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Details about your plumbing or HVAC needs
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Messages sent via SMS/text, website forms, or email
We may also collect basic analytics (IP address, device, browser type, pages visited) when you use our website.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
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Respond to service inquiries
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Provide appointment scheduling, confirmations, and technician arrival updates
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Deliver service-related notifications
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Provide customer support
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Improve our website and services
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Meet legal and regulatory requirements
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We do not transfer consumer data to any external organizations under any circumstances. We maintain administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to prevent unauthorized access, use, or disclosure of personal information.
3. SMS/Text Messaging
When you contact our business phone number or submit a service request through our website (with SMS consent), you consent to receive SMS/text messages from us.
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Messages may include conversational customer care text messages regarding plumbing and HVAC services, including appointment reminders, scheduling confirmations, technician arrival updates, service updates, responses to customer inquiries, and customer support communications.
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Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply.
Reply STOP to unsubscribe or HELP for assistance.
4. Data Sharing & Transfer Policy
Data Sharing
• Customer data is not shared with 3rd parties for promotional or marketing purposes.
• Mobile opt-in and consent are never shared with anyone for any purpose. Any information sharing that may be mentioned elsewhere in this policy excludes mobile opt-in data.
Stokes Plumbing & Mechanical Messaging Terms and Conditions
1. The messaging program consists of general conversational messaging to answer questions and provide support to customers.
2. You can cancel the SMS service at any time. Just text 'STOP' to the phone number from which you received messages. After you send the SMS message 'STOP' to us, we will send you an SMS message to confirm that you have been unsubscribed. After this, you will no longer receive SMS messages from us. If you want to join again, just sign up as you did the first time and we will start sending SMS messages to you again.
3. If you are experiencing issues with the messaging program you can reply with the keyword HELP for more assistance, or you can get help directly at steven@stokespmc.com.
4. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
5. As always, message and data rates may apply for any messages sent to you from us and to us from you. Message frequency will vary based on communication needs. If you have any questions about your text plan or data plan, it is best to contact your wireless provider.
6. If you have any questions regarding privacy, please read our privacy policy contained in the rest of this document/page.
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Mobile information will not be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.
5. Data Retention
We retain your information only for as long as it is necessary to:
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Provide services
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Maintain required business and legal records
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Support customer service history
After this period, data is securely deleted.
6. Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no system is completely secure.
7. Your Rights
You may request:
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Access to your data
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Correction of inaccurate information
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Deletion of your information (unless legally required to retain it)
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To stop receiving SMS messages at any time
Requests may be submitted via email or phone.
8. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our SMS/text messaging practices, contact us at:
Stokes Plumbing & Mechanical, LLC
Email: steven@stokespmc.com
Phone: (410) 929-1510
9. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect information from individuals under 18.
10. Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates will be posted with a new “Last Updated” date
SMS / MESSAGING TERMS & CONDITIONS
These Messaging Terms govern SMS/text communications between Stokes Plumbing & Mechanical, LLC and individuals who opt in to receive service-related messages.
By texting our business number or submitting a service request on our website, you agree to these terms.
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1. Opt-In
You provide consent to receive SMS messages when:
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You text our business phone number directly, or
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You submit a service request on our website and check the SMS consent box
This opt-in gives permission for us to send service-related messages.
2. Message Types
You may receive messages such as:
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Replies to your inquiry
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Appointment confirmations
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Scheduling updates
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Technician arrival updates
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Service notifications
We do not send mass marketing messages or affiliate marketing messages.
3. Message Frequency
Message frequency varies depending on your interaction with us and the services you request.
4. Message & Data Rates
Your carrier’s standard message and data rates may apply.
5. Opt-Out Instructions
You can opt out at any time.
Reply with:
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STOP
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END
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CANCEL
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QUIT
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UNSUBSCRIBE
You will receive one final message confirming that you have been unsubscribed.
6. Help Instructions
If you need help, reply:
HELP
You will receive a message such as:
“For assistance, please visit stokespmc.com or contact our office. Reply STOP to opt out.”
7. Privacy
Your data will be handled according to our Privacy Policy above.
We do not sell or share SMS-related data with third-party marketers.
8. Supported Carriers
Message delivery may vary depending on carrier performance. Stokes Plumbing & Mechanical, LLC is not responsible for delayed or undelivered messages.
9. Contact Information
For questions about these terms or concerns about messaging:
Stokes Plumbing & Mechanical, LLC
Website: https://stokespmc.com
Email: sstokes@stokespmc.com
Phone: (410) 929-1510
