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Text message alerts (SMS)
Texts from FedSonar are optional. This page shows the text-message opt-in form exactly as signed-in users see it in account settings ("Text messages") and in the "Watch this notice" dialog. It's a public copy for review and doesn't save anything.
The opt-in form
The box is never pre-ticked. Consent is separate from sign-up, checkout and the newsletter. Sign-in by email link always works without texts.
What we text
- Sign-in codes: a one-time 6-digit code, only when the user asks for one. It expires in 10 minutes (email sign-in links are separate and expire in 15 minutes).
- "Watch this notice" alerts: a short line when a watched notice changes (deadline moved, amendment posted, award posted). Up to 5 per number per day; anything beyond rolls into the daily email.
- No marketing texts. No newsletter by text.
The messages you'll get
Confirmation (sent right after you opt in)
FedSonar: You're signed up for sign-in codes and watch alerts. Codes only when you ask; alerts up to 5/day. Msg & data rates may apply. Reply HELP for help, STOP to cancel.
Reply to HELP
FedSonar sign-in codes + watch alerts. Help: hello@fedsonar.com or fedsonar.com/support. Msg & data rates may apply. Reply STOP to cancel.
Reply to STOP (one message, then nothing)
FedSonar: You're unsubscribed and won't get more texts. Sign-in by email still works. Reply START to rejoin.
Sign-in code (example)
FedSonar code: 482913. It expires in 10 minutes. Don't share it. Reply STOP to cancel.
Watch alert (example shape)
FedSonar: "Base Ops Support, Fort X" deadline moved Nov 3 → Nov 10. Details: fedsonar.com/leads/abc123 Reply STOP to cancel.
Stop texts or get help
- Reply STOP to any text to cancel. You get one message confirming it, then no more texts.
- Reply HELP for help, or email hello@fedsonar.com.
- Message and data rates may apply.
- Full program terms: SMS Terms (Terms of Service, section 25). How we handle your number: Privacy Policy (section 13).
Contact
FedSonar, 329 Howe St, Unit #200, Vancouver, BC V6C 3N2, Canada. Run by Farsonar.