How to Prepare My Firearms / Range Website for 10DLC Registration?

Preparing your website for 10DLC (10-Digit Long Code) registration is crucial to maintain your brand's reputation and avoid unnecessary expenses. Follow these steps to ensure your website is ready for 10DLC compliance:

Step 1: Age Gate

Please ensure you have an age gate on your website to verify the age of your users. You can utilize the age verification feature inside OtterText for easy trackability.

Step 2: Privacy Policy Update for 10DLC.

Please make sure your website has a comprehensive privacy policy that meets 10DLC requirements. If you don't have one in place, we provide a sample policy you can use as a template. Additionally, make sure your privacy policy is easily accessible in the footer of your website.

Step 3: Add a Cookies Policy

We added a standard cookies policy in the Privacy policy template. 

Step 4: Link to Privacy Policy on all Forms

If your website collects phone numbers through any forms, please make sure there is a clear link to your privacy policy shared alongside those forms.

Step 5: Audit all forms for proper disclosure language

Sample disclosure to add to any form not used for text By providing your phone number in this contact form, you consent to receive phone calls from us for communication regarding your inquiry or the services/products we offer. Additionally, if you want to opt-in for text notifications, you can do so by texting "JOIN" to XXX-XXX-XXXX. By texting "JOIN," you consent to receive text communications from us. You may reply "STOP" anytime to cancel text notifications or "HELP" for assistance. Message and data rates may apply. View Privacy Policy: [add link]

Example of having a CTA with your number: GOT QUESTIONS? TEXT US: XXX-XXX-XXXX You may reply "STOP" anytime to cancel text notifications or "HELP" for assistance. Message and data rates may apply. View Privacy policy:[add link]

Step 6: Confirmation

Once you have finished these steps, could you reply to the notification email [e-mail] to confirm everything is in order? We will take care of the rest and guide you through the 10DLC registration process.

By following these steps, you can ensure your website is 10DLC compliant, which is essential in today's regulatory landscape. Remember that brands that comply with 10DLC regulations not only avoid potential price increases but also enhance their credibility in the market.

If you have any further questions or need assistance with any of the steps mentioned above, please don't hesitate to contact our dedicated support team. We are here to help you navigate the process and achieve 10DLC compliance.

Don't delay—start preparing your website for 10DLC registration today to stay ahead of the regulatory curve.