FamilyColab

SMS Program

FamilyColab text alerts

FamilyColab uses text messaging for low-volume, transactional family alerts. This page explains who can subscribe, what messages are sent, and shows the exact opt-in form and disclosure used on the website.

Last updated September 2, 2026

Program summary

FamilyColab text alerts are intended for parent-managed family accounts. This program is transactional only and is designed to notify opted-in adults about time-sensitive family workflow events.

  • Meal plan approval requests that need parent or guardian review.
  • Reminder alerts for pending approval requests.
  • Status updates when an approval request is approved, declined, or otherwise resolved.

FamilyColab does not use this SMS program for general marketing or promotional blasts.

Who can subscribe

Text alerts are intended for parents or guardians who manage a FamilyColab family account. Child-facing profiles are not the target audience for this notification program.

Subscription is optional. Consent to receive text messages is not a condition of purchase or use of FamilyColab.

Website opt-in flow

The website opt-in flow used for FamilyColab text alerts works as follows:

  • A parent or guardian signs in to FamilyColab and opens the SMS Alerts section of their profile page.
  • The user types a mobile number into the text alerts field on that card.
  • The user checks the dedicated consent box agreeing to receive FamilyColab transactional text alerts, then selects Save SMS alerts.
  • FamilyColab records the consent event with the mobile number, timestamp, disclosure version, and collection source before any alerts are sent.

The opt-in form and consent disclosure

The card below is the actual opt-in form and consent disclosure shown to a signed-in parent or guardian in the SMS Alerts section of their FamilyColab profile. It is reproduced here in full so the opt-in process and its disclosure language can be reviewed without an account. Nothing typed into this copy is saved or submitted.

SMS Alerts

Meal approval texts

Enable low-volume, transactional text alerts for meal approval requests, reminders, and approval status changes.

Not subscribed

No SMS consent has been recorded yet.

By providing your mobile number and checking the consent box, you agree to receive transactional text messages from FamilyColab about meal plan approval requests, approval reminders, and approval status updates at the number provided. Message frequency varies. Msg & data rates may apply. Reply STOP to unsubscribe. Reply HELP for help. Consent is not a condition of purchase. Mobile opt-in information will not be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. Review the SMS program, SMS privacy policy, and SMS terms.

This is the live opt-in card exactly as it appears to a signed-in parent or guardian. Entries made here are not saved or submitted.

Save SMS alerts

Message frequency and subscriber controls

  • Message frequency varies based on family activity and pending approval events.
  • Msg & data rates may apply.
  • Reply STOP, QUIT, END, REVOKE, OPT OUT, CANCEL, or UNSUBSCRIBE to stop text alerts.
  • Reply HELP for help or visit the FamilyColab contact page.

Related legal pages

Review the SMS-specific policy pages before enabling alerts or submitting carrier registration paperwork.