How People Opt In to Text Messages

Sale barns use HerdStat to send sale announcements, consignment deadlines, sale sheet links, and market updates by text message. A person only receives texts after they check the text-message box below on a sale barn's form. The box is never pre-checked, it is separate from email consent, and it is not required to submit a form.

Where consent is collected

Consignment form for sellers, on a sale barn's public consignment page.
"Get Sale Alerts" sign-up form on a sale barn's public profile page.
Text-to-join: a person who texts the word SUBSCRIBE or JOIN to the sale barn's number is opted in and receives the confirmation message shown below.

Consent shown on the consignment form

Marketing preferences (optional)

Choosing either option is not required to submit your consignment.

I agree to receive marketing emails about sales and market news from this sale barn. I can unsubscribe anytime. I agree to receive recurring marketing text messages from this sale barn at the primary phone number above, including messages sent using automated technology.

Consent is not a condition of purchase. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out or HELP for help. Terms and Privacy Policy.

Consent shown on the "Get Sale Alerts" form

Get Sale Alerts

Be the first to know about upcoming sales and new consignments.

Send me email alerts Send me text (SMS) alerts
By checking this box, you agree to receive recurring text messages about sales and promotions from this sale barn. Message and data rates may apply, message frequency varies. Reply STOP to unsubscribe at any time. Reply HELP for help. Consent is not a condition of purchase. See our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

Both boxes start unchecked. A person must check a box on purpose to opt in.

Messages people receive

Opt-in confirmation:

[Sale Barn Name]: You're subscribed to sale updates. Msg frequency varies. Msg&data rates may apply. Reply HELP for help, STOP to cancel.

Example sale announcement:

[Sale Barn Name]: Our next sale is Saturday at 10am. View the sale sheet: https://herdstat.com/s/abc123 Msg&data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out, HELP for help.

Reply STOP: the person is removed immediately and receives one confirmation. No further marketing texts are sent unless they opt in again.

Reply HELP: the person receives help information, and can email support@herdstat.com for support.

Program details

Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply.
Consent is not a condition of any purchase, sale, or consignment.
No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.
Messages are sent only by the sale barn the person chose, and each message names that sale barn.
Terms of Use and SMS Program Terms · Privacy Policy