GDPR Compliant

SMS auto-reply that is GDPR compliant by design

TextBack Pro handles UK GDPR compliance automatically, opt-out requests are processed instantly, data is stored securely on UK infrastructure, and you stay on the right side of the rules without any manual admin.

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What does GDPR compliance mean for SMS?

The rules, and how TextBack Pro handles them automatically

UK GDPR applies to any business that processes personal data, including phone numbers collected through SMS conversations. For SMS auto-reply, the three key requirements are a lawful basis for sending, a clear opt-out mechanism and responsible data handling and retention.

TextBack Pro operates on a legitimate interest basis, responding to someone who has just called your number is a recognised lawful basis under UK GDPR. Every SMS includes a simple opt-out path. STOP replies are honoured immediately, logged and respected for all future messages.

Data is stored on UK infrastructure. Callers can request deletion of their data from the dashboard at any time. You do not need to manage any of this manually.

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ICO fines for SMS non-compliance start at £500,000 for serious breaches

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of UK consumers are more likely to trust a business that handles data responsibly

Legal

STOP reply compliance is a legal requirement for all UK SMS senders, TextBack Pro handles it automatically

How it works

Compliance built in, not bolted on

TextBack Pro operates on a legitimate interest basis

Responding to someone who has just called your business number is a recognised lawful basis under UK GDPR. TextBack Pro uses this basis by default. No additional consent is required from the caller.

Every SMS includes an opt-out path; STOP replies are honoured immediately

Every automated message includes a clear opt-out instruction. When a caller replies STOP, they are removed from all future automated messages within seconds. The opt-out is logged and irreversible unless the caller contacts your business directly to re-engage.

Data stored on UK infrastructure; deletion available on request

All caller data and SMS transcripts are stored on UK-based servers. From your dashboard, you can delete any individual caller's data at any time to fulfil a subject access or deletion request under UK GDPR.

Why it matters

Stay compliant without thinking about it

Opt-out handled automatically

STOP replies are processed instantly, logged permanently and respected for all future messages. No manual management required.

Legitimate interest basis

Responding to a missed call is a recognised lawful basis under UK GDPR. TextBack Pro uses this basis by default, with no additional consent collection required.

UK infrastructure

All data is stored on UK-based servers, keeping you on the right side of UK GDPR data residency requirements without any configuration.

Data deletion on request

Delete any caller's data from the dashboard in seconds to fulfil a subject access or right-to-erasure request under UK GDPR.

No manual admin

Opt-outs, data retention and deletion requests are all handled within the platform. You do not need a separate compliance process or external tools.

Included on all plans

GDPR compliance features are included on every TextBack Pro plan, from Starter at £47 per month. No compliance add-on required.

Common questions

GDPR compliance: your questions answered

TextBack Pro is registered with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) as a data processor. As a business using TextBack Pro, you are the data controller and remain responsible for ensuring your use of the platform complies with your own obligations under UK GDPR.

TextBack Pro operates on a legitimate interest basis under Article 6(1)(f) of UK GDPR. Responding to someone who has just called your business number is generally accepted as a legitimate interest. This basis allows an SMS to be sent in direct response to a missed call without requiring prior explicit consent from the caller.

When a caller replies STOP to any message from your TextBack Pro number, they are immediately added to your opt-out list. No further automated SMS messages are sent to that number. The opt-out is logged with a timestamp in your dashboard. Attempting to send a message to an opted-out number is blocked at the system level.

Conversation data is retained for the duration of your active subscription. When a subscription ends, data is retained for a further 30 days to allow for account reinstatement, after which it is permanently deleted. You can delete any individual caller's data manually at any time from the dashboard to comply with a right-to-erasure request.

SMS auto-reply that is GDPR compliant by design

The rules, and how TextBack Pro handles them automatically

Compliance built in, not bolted on

Stay compliant without thinking about it

GDPR compliance: your questions answered

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