Legal & Privacy

Privacy Policy

At Lowcountry Youth Services (LYS), your privacy is a top priority for us. The nature of our work occasionally requires us to collect certain nonpublic personal information to provide services, communicate with families, and manage participation in our programs. This information may include, but is not limited to, contact details, demographic data, application forms, payment information, and other communications shared through in-person conversations, forms, or online submissions.

All information we collect is either provided directly by you or with your explicit permission. We do not share, sell, or disclose your personal information to third parties for marketing or promotional purposes.

We maintain strict procedures to ensure your confidentiality is protected. Access to your personal information is limited to authorized staff and volunteers who require it to serve you or your child. We also maintain physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards in compliance with federal and state regulations to protect against unauthorized access.

If you have any questions about how we handle your information, please get in touch with us at info@lowcountryyouth.org or (843) 675-6474.

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Terms and Conditions for SMS Communication

Lowcountry Youth Services offers SMS messaging as a convenient way to share updates, reminders, and important information related to our programs, events, and services.

By opting into SMS communications—either by checking a box on an online form, signing a consent form, or agreeing verbally during a phone or in-person conversation—you agree to receive messages from Lowcountry Youth Services. These may include messages related to:

• Appointment and meeting reminders

• Program announcements and updates

• Emergency notifications or schedule changes

• Billing/payment reminders (if applicable)

Message frequency may vary, but typically will not exceed 10 messages per week. Standard messaging and data rates may apply based on your mobile carrier’s plan.
• Reply STOP to any message to opt out of SMS communications at any time.
• Reply HELP for assistance or contact us at (843) 675-6474 or info@lowcountryyouth.org.

We do not share or sell phone numbers collected through the SMS consent process with third parties or affiliate organizations for marketing purposes. If you do not wish to receive SMS messages, do not opt in or contact us to be removed from the list.