Privacy Policy & SMS Terms of Service
1. Introduction
TGC Custom Homes (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have in relation to it. It applies to all information collected through our website (tgccustomhomes.com), our text messaging (SMS) program, and any other interactions you have with us.
By visiting our website or opting into our SMS program, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information when you interact with us:
- Full name
- Phone number (including mobile number for SMS communications)
- Email address
- Mailing address or property location
- Home-building preferences, floor plan interests, and community selections
- Information submitted through our website contact forms or inquiry forms
- Communications you send to us via SMS, email, or phone
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To respond to your inquiries and provide information about our custom homes, floor plans, and communities
- To schedule appointments, site visits, or consultations
- To send project updates, construction milestones, and relevant communications related to your home build
- To send you SMS text messages you have opted into (see Section 5)
- To send you promotional information about new communities, available floor plans, or special offers (only with your consent)
- To improve our website, services, and customer experience
- To comply with applicable legal obligations
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with the following third parties only as necessary to operate our business:
- Preferred lenders and title companies, to assist with your home financing process (only with your knowledge and as relevant to your transaction)
- Contractors and trade partners involved in the construction of your home
- Technology and software service providers who assist us in website operation, CRM, and communication tools
- Legal or regulatory authorities, when required by law
📱 SMS CONSENT — REQUIRED CARRIER LANGUAGE (do not modify):
SMS consent and phone numbers collected for the purpose of SMS communications will not be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing purposes.
5. SMS Text Messaging Terms
5a. Opting In
By providing your mobile phone number and submitting a web form, contacting us via text message, or otherwise expressly opting in, you agree to receive SMS text messages from TGC Custom Homes. The types of messages you may receive include:
- Responses to your home-building or community inquiries
- Appointment reminders and confirmations
- Construction progress updates and milestone notifications
- New community announcements and available floor plan alerts
- General customer service communications
5b. Message Frequency & Rates
Message frequency may vary depending on your inquiry and the stage of your home-building process. Message and data rates may apply based on your mobile carrier plan.
5c. Opt-Out
You may opt out of SMS messages at any time. To stop receiving messages, reply STOP to any message. You will receive one final confirmation text, and no further messages will be sent. To opt back in at any time, reply START.
5d. Help
For assistance with our SMS program, reply HELP to any message or contact us at:
- Phone: 940-468-3807
- Website: tgccustomhomes.com
5e. Standard Terms Summary
📱 REQUIRED SMS TERMS BLOCK — display verbatim on the website:
By opting into SMS from a web form or other medium, you are agreeing to receive SMS messages from TGC Custom Homes. Message types include: appointment reminders, construction updates, community announcements, and customer service communications. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. See privacy policy at [PRIVACY POLICY URL]. Message HELP for help. Reply STOP to any message to opt out.
6. Cookies & Website Data
Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience and analyze site traffic. You can instruct your browser to refuse cookies; however, some portions of our website may not function properly without them.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
8. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Request deletion of your personal information, subject to applicable legal obligations
- Opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP
- Contact us with any privacy-related concerns
9. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
- TGC Custom Homes
- Website: tgccustomhomes.com
- Phone: 940-468-3807
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.