Effective and last updated: August 31, 2026
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GaiaStR ("GaiaStR™") may send SMS text messages to the mobile number you provide during account registration, checkout, Host or Agent application/onboarding, support interactions, or through your account communication preferences. This page explains the types of messages we send, how users opt in, message frequency, how to opt out, and your rights. Informational/transactional SMS and marketing/promotional SMS require separate, optional consent.
When GaiaStR collects or confirms a mobile number in a workflow that offers SMS, the user is shown two separate, optional SMS choices. Both boxes are unchecked by default. A user may continue without selecting either box. Transactional SMS consent is not bundled with marketing consent, the booking agreement, Terms acceptance, or payment authorization.
GaiaStR currently presents these SMS choices during account registration and in eligible booking checkout, Host verification/onboarding, Agent application, co-listing, and account communication-preference workflows. Providing a mobile number during registration does not by itself enroll a user in SMS. SMS enrollment occurs only when the user voluntarily selects the applicable SMS checkbox.
Trip & Account Text Alerts — Optional
Send me GaiaStR trip and account text alerts. I agree to receive recurring transactional and informational SMS about bookings, payments/refunds, Host or Traveler messages, check-in/check-out, cancellations, security notices, damage claims, and trip alerts. Message frequency varies. Message & data rates may apply. Reply STOP to unsubscribe or HELP for help. SMS consent is optional and not a condition of purchase or booking. Privacy Policy · SMS Terms.
Deals & Promotions — Optional and Separate
Send me optional GaiaStR marketing texts with deals, special offers, destination promotions, featured listings, and platform updates. Message frequency varies. Message & data rates may apply. Reply STOP to unsubscribe or HELP for help. Marketing consent is optional, separate from trip/account texts, and not a condition of purchase or booking. Privacy Policy · SMS Terms.
The checkboxes shown above are a public copy of the disclosures used in GaiaStR SMS opt-in workflows so users and messaging providers can review the consent language without signing in. Actual SMS enrollment occurs only when a user voluntarily selects the applicable checkbox while providing or confirming their mobile number during registration or another eligible GaiaStR workflow.
These messages help you use and manage your account, bookings, and interactions on GaiaStR. They may include:
Consent to receive informational SMS is optional, is collected separately from marketing consent, and is not a condition of purchase, booking, account creation, or use of GaiaStR.
These optional messages may include:
Consent to receive marketing SMS is separate from informational consent and must be given explicitly. You may use GaiaStR without consenting to marketing SMS.
Message frequency varies based on your activity, booking status, and the consent categories you select. Informational messages are sent as needed to complete and support your bookings and account. Marketing messages are sent only if you opt in, on a recurring but limited basis.
Message and data rates may apply. Standard messaging and data rates charged by your mobile carrier may apply to messages you receive from GaiaStR. Check with your carrier for details on your messaging plan.
Consent to receive SMS messages is not a condition of purchasing, booking, creating an account, registering, applying, contacting support, or using GaiaStR. You may complete a booking, make a purchase, register, apply, and use all GaiaStR features without opting in to SMS messages. Both SMS consent checkboxes are unchecked by default and are independent of each other, of the booking agreement, and of any other terms.
You may also opt out or update your communication preferences at any time in your account dashboard or by contacting support.
Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. Mobile carriers may delay, block, or fail to deliver SMS messages. GaiaStR is not responsible for carrier delivery failures and cannot guarantee message delivery.
For questions about SMS messaging, consent, or to opt out, contact GaiaStR support:
These SMS Messaging Terms supplement our broader policies:
GaiaStR may update these SMS Messaging Terms from time to time. Material changes to SMS consent terms may require renewed or additional consent where required by law or provider rules. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
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