Text message alerts

Back by Dark sends text messages for one reason only: a hunter is overdue or has asked for help. There is no marketing, ever. The texts come from +1 (866) 844-3275.

Who gets a text

Only the person a hunter names as their emergency contact in the Back by Dark app. The hunter enters that person's name and mobile number themselves, and chooses — every time they start a hunt — whether that person is told if they are late. The checkbox can be left unticked; the hunt starts either way.

When a text is sent

• An hour past the back-by time — if the hunter has not tapped “I’m back” or answered our “Are you OK?” check. The text names the hunter, the time they were due, and a map link to where they were last seen.
• When the hunter taps “I need help” — at once.
• When the hunter is back — an all-clear, so nobody keeps worrying.

That is all. A hunter who comes back on time causes no text at all. Message frequency depends on how often someone is late — for most contacts, never.

Example

Back by Dark: Pat Hunter is overdue (due 6:41 PM). Last seen: maps.google.com/?q=34.72000,-85.31000 Call them; no answer, call 911. Reply STOP to end.

Stopping texts

Reply STOP to any message and you will get no more texts from Back by Dark. Reply HELP for help, or write to support@ramola.ai. Message and data rates may apply.

Your number

A contact's number is used only to send these alerts. It is never sold, shared with advertisers, or used for marketing, and the consent to receive these texts is not shared with any third party. See the privacy policy and terms.