Privacy Policy
Last Updated: August 2026
Thank you for visiting the GSM website (“Site”) operated by GSM. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you use our Site.
By using the Site, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through the Site. It does not necessarily apply to information collected offline, including by phone or mail, except where specifically stated regarding SMS communications.
We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of websites not operated by GSM that may link to or from our Site.
Information Collection
We may collect different types of information to provide our services, respond to inquiries, improve our Site, and better understand how visitors interact with GSM.
Information may be used to:
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Help make the Site easier to use
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Respond to questions and service requests
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Help you find information about our products and services
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Communicate with customers and prospective customers
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Improve our website, services, and marketing efforts
Types of Information Collected
Email Address
You may provide your email address when requesting information, contacting GSM, signing up for updates, or using other features of the Site. If you receive marketing emails from us, you may unsubscribe using the unsubscribe instructions included in the message.
Phone Number / SMS Data
We may collect your mobile phone number when you voluntarily provide it through our website, over the phone, or in person.
If you separately opt in to receive SMS communications, we may also collect limited information associated with those communications, such as message timestamps and delivery information.
Providing your phone number does not automatically enroll you in SMS communications.
Information Submitted Through Forms
When you submit a contact, service, estimate, employment, or other form through our Site, we may collect the information you voluntarily provide, such as your name, email address, phone number, address, service information, and message.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
We may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to understand Site usage, improve Site performance, remember preferences, and evaluate advertising or marketing efforts.
You may be able to disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain portions of the Site.
Log and Usage Data
Our Site and service providers may automatically collect information such as IP addresses, browser types, device information, referring pages, pages visited, and timestamps. This information may be used for analytics, security, system administration, and troubleshooting.
Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not directed toward children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Third-Party Information
We may combine information you provide with information collected through our business operations, publicly available information, or information provided by third-party service providers.
Information Use and Disclosure
Internal Use
GSM may use personal information to:
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Provide and improve our products and services
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Respond to customer inquiries and service requests
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Provide customer support
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Maintain and improve Site functionality
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Conduct analytics
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Protect the security of our Site and business
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Conduct advertising and marketing activities
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Comply with applicable legal requirements
Communications With You
Email Communications
We may send emails regarding inquiries, services, appointments, company updates, or other communications related to your relationship with GSM. Marketing emails will include an appropriate method for unsubscribing.
SMS Communications
If you opt in to receive SMS communications, GSM may send text messages related to:
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Appointment reminders or confirmations
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Follow-up messages
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Billing inquiries
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Service updates
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Promotions or offers, when separately applicable and consented to
Message frequency may vary based on your interactions with GSM.
External Use
GSM does not sell, rent, trade, or share personal information or mobile phone numbers with third parties or affiliates for their own marketing or promotional purposes.
We may share information with service providers that perform services on our behalf when reasonably necessary to operate our business or Site. These providers may only use the information as permitted to perform those services.
We may also disclose information when reasonably necessary to:
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Comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or governmental requests
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Protect the rights or property of GSM
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Detect or prevent fraud or security issues
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Protect the safety of our customers, employees, or others
We may share aggregated or de-identified information that does not reasonably identify an individual.
Mobile information and SMS consent information will not be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.
Advertising and Analytics Services
We may use third-party analytics and advertising providers to help us understand Site usage, measure marketing performance, and display relevant advertising.
These providers may use cookies, pixels, or similar technologies in accordance with their own privacy policies.
You may be able to manage certain advertising preferences through your browser, device settings, or applicable industry opt-out tools.
SMS Terms and Conditions
By opting in to receive SMS messages from GSM, you agree to the following terms.
1. Consent for SMS Communication
By voluntarily providing your mobile phone number and affirmatively opting in, you consent to receive SMS messages from GSM.
Mobile information obtained as part of the SMS consent process will not be sold, rented, or shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.
Consent to receive SMS messages is not a condition of purchasing goods or services from GSM.
2. Types of SMS Communications
Depending on your relationship with GSM and the consent you provide, SMS messages may include:
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Appointment reminders or confirmations
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Follow-up messages
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Billing inquiries
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Service updates
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Promotions or offers, when applicable and consented to
3. Message Frequency
Message frequency may vary depending on your interactions with GSM and the services requested.
You may receive up to 15 messages per week, depending on service needs.
4. Message and Data Rates
Message and data rates may apply according to your wireless carrier and mobile plan. GSM is not responsible for charges imposed by your carrier.
5. Opt-In Methods
You may opt in to SMS communications through methods such as:
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Providing verbal consent during a phone or in-person conversation
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Submitting an online form containing an SMS consent option
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Completing a written or paper consent form
Providing a phone number alone does not constitute consent to receive SMS communications.
6. Opt-Out Instructions
You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP to a message from GSM.
You may also contact GSM directly at (507) 354-3813.
After opting out, you may receive a final confirmation message indicating that you have been unsubscribed.
7. Help
For assistance with SMS communications, reply HELP to a GSM text message or contact GSM at (507) 354-3813.
8. SMS Is Optional
SMS communications are optional. You may decline SMS communications by not selecting an SMS consent option or by declining when asked.
9. Standard Messaging Disclosures
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Message and data rates may apply.
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Message frequency may vary.
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Reply STOP to opt out.
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Reply HELP for assistance or contact GSM at (507) 354-3813.
Data Security
GSM uses commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information.
However, no internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Your Choices and Information Requests
You may contact GSM to request that we correct, update, or delete personal information we maintain about you, subject to applicable legal and business requirements.
We will make reasonable efforts to respond to eligible requests in a timely manner.
You may also opt out of marketing emails using the unsubscribe instructions included in those communications and opt out of SMS communications by replying STOP.
Updates to This Privacy Policy
GSM may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our practices, services, or legal requirements.
Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
International Users
GSM is based in the United States. Information collected through the Site may be processed and stored in the United States.
Effective: August 2026
Contact Information
GSM
1500 North Front Street
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 354-3813