Privacy Policy

Effective Date: November 4, 2026

Approval IQ, Inc DBA Padzilly ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit https://padzily.com or use our services, including our SMS communications.

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING TEXT MESSAGING DATA

We do NOT share customer opt-in information, including mobile phone numbers, SMS consent records, or text messaging originator opt-in data, with affiliates or third parties for marketing or promotional purposes. This information is used solely to provide the services you have requested.

All text messaging originator opt-in data and consent records are maintained securely and treated as strictly confidential.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information

Name
Email address
Phone number, including a mobile number provided for SMS communications
Mailing address
Records of your consent and opt-in preferences for SMS, email, and other communications

Non-Personal Information

IP address
Browser type
Device information
Pages visited and time spent on pages
Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 6)

Customer Communication Information

Records of inquiries and customer support requests
Appointment details and scheduling preferences

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide and manage our services
Respond to inquiries and customer support requests
Communicate with you about your account, inquiries, and services
Send SMS messages you have opted into, such as appointment reminders, service updates, and account notifications
Send promotional communications, only when you have separately provided consent
Improve our website and services
Maintain the security of our systems and prevent fraud and unauthorized activity
Maintain records of your communication preferences and consent
Comply with legal obligations

3. SMS Messaging and Compliance

Text Messaging Program Terms

By opting into our SMS messaging services, you expressly consent to receive automated and non-automated text messages from Approval IQ, Inc DBA Padzilly related to our services, including:

Customer support messages
Service updates and notifications
Appointment reminders
Account notifications
Promotional and marketing messages, where you have separately provided consent

Opt-In and Consent

You will receive SMS messages only after providing your explicit consent.
We maintain timestamped records of all SMS opt-ins.
We comply with the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), CTIA Messaging Principles and Best Practices, and all applicable federal and state laws.
Your consent to receive SMS messages is not a condition of purchasing any goods or services.

Opt-Out Instructions

You may opt out at any time by replying STOP to any text message.
You will receive one final message confirming your opt-out.
No additional SMS messages will be sent unless you provide new consent.

Message Frequency and Content

Message frequency varies depending on your interactions with us.
Messages relate to services you have requested or communications you have agreed to receive.
Promotional messages are sent only with your prior consent.

Help and Support

Reply HELP for assistance or contact us directly:

Email: [email protected]

Carrier Information

Message and data rates may apply.
Wireless carriers are not responsible for delayed or undelivered messages.
Our messaging service supports all major U.S. wireless carriers, including AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, and most regional carriers.

SMS Data Protection Statement

No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.

Information may be shared only with trusted subcontractors or service providers that assist in delivering our services, such as customer support providers, SMS platform providers, or appointment scheduling systems.

Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent will never be shared with third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

We may share information only under the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party vendors that help us operate our business, including:

Payment processors, where applicable
Appointment scheduling platforms
Website hosting providers
Customer support providers
SMS service providers and message aggregators, solely for delivering messages you have consented to receive

All service providers are required to protect your information.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law, court order, subpoena, or other legal process, or when necessary to protect our legal rights.

Business Transfers

If our business is involved in a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or sale of assets, customer information may be transferred as part of that transaction while remaining subject to this Privacy Policy.

No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent are never shared with any third parties, except SMS providers that are required to deliver your messages.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your information, including:

Secure authentication and access controls
Encryption of sensitive information where appropriate
Regular security monitoring
Limiting access to personal information to those who need it to provide our services

Although we take reasonable precautions, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

Analyze website traffic and usage
Remember user preferences
Improve website functionality and performance
Understand user behavior and enhance your browsing experience

You may control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling cookies may affect certain website features.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

Access your personal information
Correct inaccurate information
Request deletion of your personal information where permitted by law
Request information about how your personal information is processed
Opt out of marketing communications, including by using the unsubscribe link in our emails
Opt out of SMS communications by replying STOP
Withdraw your consent for future communications at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 11.

8. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

This Privacy Policy applies only to information collected by Approval IQ, Inc DBA Padzilly.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect information from minors.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website with the updated Effective Date. If we make material changes, we may notify you by email or by posting a notice on our website.