Last updated: March 2026
Privacy Policy Agreement
Florida Messaging System (FMS), operated by Mercury Messaging LLC, is committed to keeping any and all personal information collected of those individuals that visit our website and make use of our services accurate, confidential, secure, and private. This privacy policy has been designed to ensure our commitment and realization of our obligation not only to meet but to exceed most existing privacy standards.
This Privacy Policy Agreement shall apply to Florida Messaging System and Mercury Messaging LLC, and thus it shall govern any and all data collection and usage thereof. Through the use of our website and services, you are consenting to the following data procedures expressed within this agreement.
Collection of Information
This website and our services collect various types of information, such as:
- Voluntarily provided information which may include your name, phone number, and organization details, which may be used when you subscribe to our services and to deliver the communications you have requested.
- Information collected when you opt in to receive SMS messages or automated phone calls through our platform.
This site shall only collect personal information that you knowingly and willingly provide by way of completed subscription forms, opt-in consent, and direct communications. It is the intent of this site to use personal information only for the purpose for which it was requested.
Use of Information Collected
FMS may collect and make use of personal information to assist in the operation of our services and to ensure delivery of the SMS messages and automated phone calls you have requested. At times, we may find it necessary to use personally identifiable information as a means to keep you informed of other possible services that may be available to you.
FMS does not now, nor will it in the future, sell, rent, or lease any of our subscriber lists and/or names to any third parties.
FMS may disclose your personal information, without prior notice to you, only if required to do so in accordance with applicable laws and/or in a good faith belief that such action is deemed necessary to:
- Remain in conformance with any decrees, laws, and/or statutes or to comply with any process which may be served upon FMS;
- Maintain, safeguard, and/or preserve all the rights and/or property of FMS; and
- Perform under demanding conditions in an effort to safeguard the personal safety of users and/or the general public.
SMS & Phone Call Communications
By opting in to our SMS and phone call services, you consent to receive automated text messages and phone calls from Florida Messaging System (operated by Mercury Messaging LLC). These communications are strictly transactional in nature and relate to government services, alerts, reminders, and informational messages.
How to Subscribe (Opt In)
You may subscribe to SMS updates from Florida Messaging System in the following ways:
- Complete the opt-in subscription form on our website. The form collects your name and phone number and includes a Privacy Policy agreement checkbox confirming your express written consent before any messages are sent.
- Text START to 8882910525 to join our message list.
By opting in, you agree to receive automated text messages and phone calls from Florida Messaging System at the phone number you provide. Consent to receive messages is not a condition of any purchase or service.
How to Stop (Opt Out)
You may opt out of SMS messages at any time:
- Reply STOP to any text message you receive from us.
- Text STOP to 8882910525.
- Contact us directly using the information in the Contact Us section below.
Upon receipt of your STOP request, we will send a final confirmation message and you will receive no further SMS messages from this program.
How to Get Help
For help or more information about our messaging service:
- Reply HELP to any text message you receive from us.
- Text HELP to 8882910525.
- Call us at (772) 258-2151.
- Email us at Mercurymessages1@gmail.com.
Message and Data Rates
Standard message and data rates charged by your mobile carrier may apply to all SMS messages sent and received. Message frequency varies based on the services your government entity has subscribed to and the types of communications that have been authorized.
Mobile Data & Third Parties
Mobile information — including phone numbers and message opt-in data — collected through our SMS program will not be sold or shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.
This data is used solely for the purpose of delivering the SMS and phone call communications you have requested and for managing your subscription status in compliance with applicable regulations.
Brand Identification & Messaging Number
Our messaging number 8882910525 is registered with a clear brand name identifier — Florida Messaging System — through our IVR and answering service, ensuring recipients always know they are receiving an official communication from Florida Messaging System.
We do not use URL shorteners in our messages. Any links included in our communications direct recipients to floridamessages.com, a domain owned and operated by Florida Messaging System, ensuring full transparency and security.
Children Under Age of 13
FMS does not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under the age of thirteen (13) without verifiable parental consent. If it is determined that such information has been inadvertently collected on anyone under the age of thirteen (13), we shall immediately take the necessary steps to ensure that such information is deleted from our system's database.
Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to other websites. FMS does not claim nor accept responsibility for any privacy policies, practices, and/or procedures of other such websites. We encourage all users and visitors to be aware when they leave our website and to read the privacy statements of each website that collects personally identifiable information.
Security
FMS shall endeavor and take every precaution to maintain adequate physical, procedural, and technical security with respect to information storage facilities so as to prevent any loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, or modification of personal information under our control. We use Secure Socket Layer (SSL) for authentication and private communications to build trust and confidence by providing secure access and communication of personal information.
Changes to Privacy Policy
FMS reserves the right to update and/or change the terms of our privacy policy. Changes will be posted on our website so that users are always aware of the type of information we collect, how it will be used, and under what circumstances, if any, we may disclose such information.
Acceptance of Terms
Through the use of this website and our services, you are hereby accepting the terms and conditions stipulated within the aforementioned Privacy Policy Agreement. If you are not in agreement with our terms and conditions, then you should refrain from further use of our services.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please feel free to contact us:
- Phone: (772) 258-2151
- Email: Mercurymessages1@gmail.com
- Address: 2046 20 Ave, Vero Beach, FL 32960