SMS Addendum to the Privacy Policy

Friedman Estate Law, PLLC (“we,” “us,” “our,” “the firm”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it through this SMS Addendum (this “Addendum”). This Addendum is incorporated and made part of the Privacy Policy. This Addendum outlines practices regarding SMS communication and text messaging.

Information Collection: We may collect your phone number when you voluntarily provide it to us during client intake, through our website contact forms, or during communications with our firm. We collect the text messages that you send to us and any other information you provide to facilitate SMS communication.

Opt-In and Opt-Out: By providing your phone number, you acknowledge and consent to receiving SMS messages from the firm, and you agree to the terms outlined in this Addendum. You can opt out of receiving SMS messages from the firm by contacting us directly to opt out. Please note that the opt-out process may take up to 10 business days to become effective.

Use of Information: We use the information you provide to respond to your inquiries, to provide legal services, and to communicate with you about our services and updates.

Information Sharing: We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties without your consent, except as required by law or to fulfill legal obligations. We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in sending and receiving SMS communications and text messages, operating our website, or sending and receiving emails, subject to confidentiality agreements.

Data Security: We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. You should note that in using tSMS communication and text messaging, your information will travel through third party infrastructures which are not under our control, such as a third party SMS delivery platform or your carrier network.

Third-Party Links: Text messages we send to you may contain links to third-party websites, which have their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Updates to Addendum: We reserve the right to update or modify this Addendum at any time without prior notice. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on our website. We encourage you to review this Addendum periodically for any updates.

Contact Us: If you have any questions or concerns about this Addendum, our Privacy Policy, or the handling of your personal information, please contact us at info@friedmanestatelaw.com.

This Addendum was last updated on April 2, 2025.