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Privacy Policy

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Who we are

At Flat River Minerals, your privacy is a top priority. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect
your personal information when you interact with us through our website, services, and mass texting
communications. By using our services, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Our website address is: https://flatriverminerals.com/.

Comments

When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.

An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.

Media

If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.

Cookies

If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.

If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.

When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.

If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.

Embedded content from other websites

Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from  other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website. These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your  interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you  have an account and are logged in to that website.

Collection of Information

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including but not limited to:

  • Name
  • Contact information (phone number, email address, etc.)
  • Details about your mineral, royalty, and/or working interests in oil, gas, and other hydrocarbons.

 

Use of Information

The information we collect is used solely for the following purposes:

  • To communicate with you about mineral, royalty, and/or working interests.
  • To provide you with updates, resources, or other relevant information about our services.
  • To improve our services and your experience.

ADDITIONAL SMS / A2P 10DLC COMPLIANCE DISCLOSURE (USA) 

Flat River Minerals may communicate with individuals via SMS text messaging for the following purposes:

  • Conversational communications responding to direct inquiries 
  • Transactional and informational messages related to mineral ownership and transaction updates • Appointment scheduling and documentation coordination 
  • Marketing communications related to mineral acquisition opportunities 

Consent to Receive SMS Messages 

By providing your mobile phone number and affirmatively opting in through our website forms, written  agreements, or other documented communication methods, you expressly consent to receive recurring  automated SMS and MMS text messages from Flat River Minerals. Consent is not a condition of purchase. Message frequency varies depending on your interaction with us. Message and data rates may apply. Messages may be sent using automated technology. 

All SMS communications are conducted in compliance with: 

  • The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) 
  • CTIA Messaging Principles 
  • U.S. carrier A2P 10DLC registration requirements 

Flat River Minerals does not use purchased, rented, or third-party lead lists for SMS marketing communications. 

Mobile Opt-In Data

By providing your mobile number, you consent to receive recurring text messages from Flat River Minerals regarding updates and services. Message & data rates may apply. Reply STOP to unsubscribe or HELP for assistance.

In compliance with CTIA guidelines:

  • No mobile information, including SMS opt-in data, will be shared with third parties or affiliates for their direct marketing or promotional purposes.
  • Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any third parties except as required by law, regulatory compliance, or to protect legal rights.
  • SMS consent records may be retained for audit and compliance purposes.

Mobile Terms & Conditions

By using our services, you agree to the following terms:

  • Message frequency varies based on your interactions and preferences.
  • Message and data rates may apply.
  • You may text HELP for assistance or STOP to unsubscribe from receiving further messages.
  • You will receive a confirmation message after opting out.
  • Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.

 

Sharing of Information

We do not sell, share, or disclose your personal information to any third parties, except as required by law or with your explicit consent.

 

How long we retain your data

If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and  approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.

For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user  profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their  username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information. 

SMS consent and opt-in records may be retained as required for legal, regulatory, and carrier compliance  purposes.

What rights you have over your data

If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the  personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase  any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative,  legal, or security purposes. 

You may withdraw SMS consent at any time by replying STOP to any text message received from us.

Where your data is sent

Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service. 

Personal data may be processed within the United States.