SMS Opt-In Workflow
How Make It Storm collects express consent for text messaging
Make It Storm, a service of Easy Data Tracker LLC, is a sales CRM used by sales representatives and office administrators to communicate with their leads and customers, and sends messages on behalf of the businesses that use it. Text-message consent is collected through an express, representative-assisted opt-in. A recipient is never enrolled without taking an affirmative, informed action.
What every recipient is shown before opting in
Before consent is captured, the representative presents this disclosure (identical in the mobile and web apps, and shown on the screenshots below):
By agreeing, you consent to receive recurring automated text messages (appointment reminders, follow-ups, and service updates) from Make It Storm, a service of Easy Data Tracker LLC, at the phone number provided. Consent is not a condition of any purchase. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to unsubscribe at any time, or HELP for help. See our Privacy Policy and SMS Terms.
Method 1 — In-app consent form (express written consent)
In person, the representative hands the device to the customer, who reviews the disclosure and completes the consent form themselves:
- The disclosure above is displayed in full.
- The customer confirms their mobile number and taps a consent checkbox that is unchecked by default — “I have read (or had read to me) the above and agree to receive text messages as described.”
- The Confirm opt-in button is disabled until the customer checks the box, so consent requires a deliberate, affirmative action.
- The opt-in is recorded with the phone number, a timestamp, the capture method, and the version of the disclosure that was agreed to.
Method 2 — Verbal opt-in by phone (scripted)
When the conversation is by phone, the representative reads the following script verbatim and records the customer’s agreement in the app (with the same timestamped record described above):
Representative: “Hi [Name], this is [Representative] with [Business Name], which uses Make It Storm for text messaging. Would you like to receive text messages from us at this number — things like appointment reminders, follow-ups, and service updates? Message frequency varies, and message and data rates may apply. Consent isn’t required to buy anything, and you can reply STOP at any time to opt out, or HELP for help. Our SMS Terms and Privacy Policy are at makeitstorm.com/sms-terms and makeitstorm.com/privacy. Do I have your permission to send these text messages to this number?”
Customer: “Yes.”
Representative: “Thank you — I’m recording your consent now, and you’ll receive a confirmation text shortly.”
Consent is only recorded on an explicit “yes.” If the customer declines or is unsure, no number is enrolled.
Confirmation, opt-out, and help
- Confirmation: after opt-in, the number receives a one-time confirmation message identifying the program and how to opt out.
- Opt-out: recipients can reply STOP (also STOPALL, UNSUBSCRIBE, CANCEL, END, QUIT) at any time to be unsubscribed immediately.
- Help: recipients can reply HELP for assistance, or contact appsconnect@makeitstorm.com.
- No sharing: mobile opt-in data and consent are never sold or shared for marketing, and are used only to deliver these messages.
Full terms are published at SMS Terms and Privacy Policy.