Last Updated: June 2026
The Playdate sends SMS messages in two scenarios only: phone number verification and playdate invitations to non-app parents.
When a user creates an account, they are prompted to verify their phone number. The in-app screen displays:
"Enter your phone number to verify your account. By tapping Send Code, you agree to receive a one-time SMS verification code. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out."
The user must tap "Send Code" to trigger the SMS. This is entirely user-initiated.
When an app user schedules a playdate and adds a contact who is not yet on The Playdate, the app displays the following disclosure before the playdate is finalized:
"This contact is not on The Playdate. An SMS invitation with an RSVP link will be sent to their phone number. They can opt out at any time by replying STOP."
The sender must acknowledge this disclosure to proceed. Each non-app contact receives a maximum of one SMS per playdate invitation.
Recipients can opt out at any time by replying STOP to any message. Once opted out, no further SMS messages will be sent to that number from The Playdate. Reply HELP for support information.
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