Victor Valley College SMS Privacy Policy
Effective Date: August 1, 2026
Victor Valley College ("VVC," "we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This SMS Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you opt in to receive text messages from Victor Valley College.
Information We Collect
When you opt in to receive SMS messages, we may collect:
- Your mobile phone number
- Your name (if provided)
- Your student or applicant status (if applicable)
- Your communication preferences
- Records of your SMS interactions with Victor Valley College
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to send text messages related to:
- Admissions and enrollment
- Registration and class information
- Financial aid updates
- Student account notifications
- Academic reminders
- Campus events
- Emergency notifications
- Student support services
- Other college-related communications for which you have provided consent
Message frequency varies depending on your relationship with the College and your selected communication preferences.
SMS Consent
By opting in to receive SMS messages from Victor Valley College, you consent to receive recurring automated and non-automated text messages at the mobile number you provided.
Consent to receive SMS messages is not a condition of admission, enrollment, employment, or the purchase of any goods or services.
Message and Data Rates
Message and data rates may apply based on your wireless carrier and mobile plan. Please contact your wireless provider for details.
Opting Out
You may opt out of receiving SMS messages at any time by replying:
STOP
After replying STOP, you will receive one confirmation message, and no further SMS messages will be sent unless you opt in again.
Help
For assistance, reply:
HELP
or contact Victor Valley College at:
- Phone: (760) 245-4271
- Website: https://www.vvc.edu
Sharing Your Information
Victor Valley College respects your privacy.
No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.
We do not sell, rent, or share your mobile phone number with third parties for their marketing purposes.
We may share your information only when necessary to:
- Deliver SMS messaging services through authorized service providers (such as Twilio);
- Comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes; or
- Protect the rights, safety, and security of Victor Valley College and its community.
Service providers are contractually required to protect your information and may use it only to provide services on our behalf.
Data Security
Victor Valley College uses reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
FERPA
Student education records are protected under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). SMS messages will be used in accordance with applicable federal and state privacy laws. Students should avoid sending sensitive personal information through text messages.
Changes to This Policy
Victor Valley College may update this SMS Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this SMS Privacy Policy or our text messaging program, please contact:
Victor Valley College
18422 Bear Valley Road
Victorville, CA 92395
Phone: (760) 245-4271
Website: https://www.vvc.edu
Email: info@vvc.edu