SMS Consent Documentation

How Alcove collects SMS opt-in consent.

This page documents the opt-in workflow Alcove uses to collect consent for SMS text messages from guests who RSVP to an event. It exists for compliance and carrier-verification review.

1. Where consent is collected

Consent is collected on the guest-facing RSVP form, which appears after a guest opens an invitation link from a host (typically delivered by email or shared link). The consent checkbox is presented inline within the RSVP modal, after the guest enters their name and (optionally) their phone number.

The opt-in checkbox is unchecked by default. The guest must actively check it for SMS to be enabled. SMS consent is optional — the guest can complete an RSVP without providing a phone number or opting in.

2. The exact opt-in language

The following text appears next to the checkbox on the RSVP form:

Below is a live rendering of the opt-in UI as it appears to guests on the Alcove RSVP form:

Alcove

Sunday Dinner

Sat, May 24 · 7:00 PM · Astro Apartments, Seattle

Your name

Jane Smith

Phone number (optional)

(206) 555-0182

By checking this box, I agree to receive recurring SMS text messages from Alcove regarding RSVP confirmations, event updates, and reminders for events I have RSVP'd to. Message frequency varies (typically 1–4 messages per event). Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out at any time, or HELP for help. Consent is not a condition of using Alcove. View our Privacy Policy and Terms.

Confirm RSVP

3. Use case

Alcove is a free invitation platform for personal gatherings (dinners, birthdays, game nights, holiday parties, engagement parties). Hosts create an invitation, send a link to guests, and guests RSVP. SMS messages are strictly transactional and are sent only to guests who have explicitly opted in.

Message types sent:

RSVP confirmation — sent immediately after a guest opts in and confirms their RSVP.
Event reminder — sent 24 hours before the event start time.
Event update — sent if the host changes the date, time, or location of the event.

No marketing messages, no promotional content, no third-party messages. Frequency typically 1–4 messages per event the guest has opted into.

4. Sample messages

RSVP confirmation Alcove: You're confirmed for "Sunday Dinner" on Sat May 24 at 7pm at Astro Apartments, Seattle. We'll send a reminder the day before. Reply STOP to opt out, HELP for help.

Event reminder Alcove reminder: "Sunday Dinner" is tomorrow at 7pm at Astro Apartments, Seattle. See you there. Reply STOP to opt out.

Event update (only if host changes details) Alcove update: The host moved "Sunday Dinner" to 8pm (was 7pm). Same date and place. Reply STOP to opt out.

5. Opt-out

Guests can opt out at any time by replying STOP to any Alcove SMS message. The number is removed from all future SMS sends immediately. Replying HELP returns Alcove's contact email and a link to this page.

6. Data handling

Phone numbers are stored only on guests who explicitly opt in. They are used solely to send the transactional messages described above and are never shared with third parties or used for marketing. See our Privacy Policy for full details on data retention and your rights.

7. Where to see this in production

To review the live opt-in checkbox and surrounding RSVP flow, visit any Alcove invitation. Example preview link (no real event needed):

gatheratalcove.com/invite.html?theme=dinner|heirloom|shape-classic

Open the envelope → tap the green "Reply with one tap" button → enter a name → enter a phone number → the consent checkbox appears.

Last updated May 2026 · Operated by Alcove ([email protected]) · Privacy · Terms