Southern Management Systems

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Associations / Professional Memberships

ACA International

Founded in 1939, ACA is the comprehensive, knowledge-based resource for success in the credit and collection industry. It brings together more than 5,000 members worldwide, including third-party collection agencies, asset buyers, attorneys, creditors, and vendor affiliates. The association establishes ethical standards; produces a wide variety of products, services and publications; and articulates the value of the credit and collection industry to businesses, policymakers and consumers.

National Apartment Association

is America's leading advocate for quality rental housing. NAA's mission is to serve the interests of multifamily housing owners, managers, developers and suppliers and maintain a high level of professionalism in the multifamily housing industry to better serve the rental housing needs of the public. Founded in 1939, our members represent all facets of the multifamily housing industry: apartment owners, management executives, developers, builders, investors, property managers, leasing consultants, maintenance personnel, suppliers and related business professionals throughout the United States and Canada.

National Apartment Association

Founded in 1939, our members represent all facets of the multifamily housing industry: apartment owners, management executives, developers, builders, investors, property managers, leasing consultants, maintenance personnel, suppliers and related business professionals throughout the United States and Canada.

Privacy Statement

1. Information Collection:

  • Southern Management Systems collects personal data directly from the individual or from third-party sources such as creditors, credit bureaus, or other entities that have placed accounts for collection.

  • Types of information collected may include contact details (name, address, phone number, email), Social Security numbers, financial information, account details, and payment history.

2. Use of Information:

  • The primary purpose for collecting information is to assist with debt collection. This includes contacting the individual, verifying debt, and managing payment arrangements.

  • The agency may also use personal data for compliance with legal obligations or regulatory requirements.

3. Information Sharing:

  • Personal information may be shared with creditors, legal entities, credit bureaus, and affiliated companies as necessary to perform debt collection services.

  • Southern Management Systems may share data with service providers who assist in processing data, maintaining systems, or managing collections.

  • Information might be disclosed to law enforcement or other governmental bodies if required by law.

4. Data Security:

  • The agency will likely describe how they take measures to protect personal information through security protocols, encryption, and restricting access to authorized personnel.

  • They may use physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to protect sensitive data.

5. Your Rights:

  • Individuals have rights under various consumer protection laws, including the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) and state privacy laws.

  • Southern Management Systems might outline how individuals can request access to, update, or dispute information they hold.

  • Consumers have the right to limit certain uses and sharing of their personal information and to request verification of debt.

6. Cookies and Website Use:

  • If the agency has an online presence, they may use cookies or similar tracking technologies to improve the user experience. The privacy statement would explain what data is collected via these methods and how it is used.

7. Retention of Information:

  • The company may specify how long they retain personal data and under what circumstances they may dispose of or anonymize it.

8. Changes to the Privacy Policy:

  • The agency typically reserves the right to update the privacy statement and will inform consumers if there are material changes, often through their website or other means.

For the most accurate and up-to-date version of their Privacy Statement, it’s recommended to visit the Southern Management Systems, Inc. website or contact them directly. Privacy policies can vary based on jurisdiction and company policy.