PRIVACY POLICY

At The Ellis Law Firm, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information in all we do; however, this Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information specifically when you opt-in to receive SMS/text messages from us. We are required to supply this information by our telephone service provider and the agencies that govern our use of text messaging capabilities.

When you allow us to send you text messages, we may collect the following information:

  • Phone Number: Required to send you SMS/text messages.
  • Name: Optional, but helps personalize our messages.
  • Consent Records: Your agreement to allow SMS/texting services.

We use the information we collect to:

  • Send you updates, reminders, and other information via SMS/text messages.
  • Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties except as described in this Privacy Policy. We may share your information with:

  • Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist us in operating our SMS/texting services and conducting our business.
  • Legal Compliance: When required by law, such as to comply with a subpoena, or similar legal process.
  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, sale of company assets, or other business transaction.

You may opt out of receiving SMS/text messages from us at any time by:

  • Texting "STOP" to the number from which you received the message.
  • Contact us at 903-596-7600 or lori@theellislawfirm.com.

We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.

Children's Privacy

Our SMS/texting services are not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on our website. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us.

TEXT MESSAGING TERMS OF SERVICE

By providing your mobile phone number to The Ellis Law Firm, PLLC, you consent to

receive periodic SMS or MMS text messages from us. These messages may include

important updates, information, reminders, and other communications related to our products and services.

Providing Your Telephone Number and Notification Obligations

You affirm that the mobile number you have provided to us is accurate and current. You

represent that you are the authorized subscriber or owner of any telephone number you

provide.

Consent to Receive Automated Communications

By voluntarily providing your telephone number(s), you explicitly consent to receive

text messages from The Ellis Law Firm, PLLC, regarding our services for you and your relationship with us.

Standard message and data rates may apply.

Opt-Out Instructions

To unsubscribe from our SMS/MMS messages at any time, you can text STOP, END,

CANCEL, UNSUBSCRIBE, or QUIT in response to any message you receive from us.

Additionally, you can send an email to lori@theellislawfirm.com specifying that you wish to opt out of text messages. You agree to receive a final message confirming your opt-out.

Assistance/Help

For help, text “HELP” to the number from which you’re receiving messages or email us at lori@theellislawfirm.com.

Carrier Participation

Participating carriers in the United States include AT&T, T-Mobile®, Verizon Wireless,

Sprint, Boost, U.S. Cellular®, MetroPCS®, InterOp, Cellcom, C Spire Wireless, Cricket,

Virgin Mobile, among others. Not all carriers may support our SMS/MMS service.

T-Mobile is not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.

Data Collection and Use

In connection with this SMS service, we may collect your mobile phone number, carrier’s

name, and the date, time, and content of your messages among other information you

provide. This information may be used to contact you and to deliver the services you

have requested from us.

Service Modifications and Termination

By subscribing or using the service, you acknowledge our right to modify or discontinue

the service, with or without notice, at any time.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify "your company name" against any claims, including privacy, tort,

or others, arising from your voluntary provision of a telephone number not owned by

you, failure to notify us of changes in your telephone number, or related to the Federal

Telephone Consumer Protection Act or state law equivalents. You agree to defend and

hold us harmless from any claims, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including

reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from such issues.

Participation Requirements

By participating in this Service, you affirm that you are at least eighteen (18) years of

age, possess a wireless device capable of two-way messaging, are a customer of a

participating wireless carrier, and have a text messaging service. Compatibility of cell

phone models with the service, text messaging capabilities, and service availability may

vary by carrier

Miscellaneous

You warrant and represent that you possess all necessary rights, powers, and authority

to agree to these terms and perform your obligations hereunder, and that doing so does

not conflict with any other agreement to which you are bound. If any provision of these

terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or

eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these terms shall otherwise remain

in full force and effect.

For questions or concerns, please contact The Ellis Law Firm, PLLC at lori@theellislawfirm.com  or by phone at 903-596-7600.

While The Ellis Law Firm, PLLC, does not charge for text messages you receive, your mobile

provider’s standard rates for text and data may apply. Contact your wireless provider for

information about your text and data plan.