Effective Date: November 22, 2024

Peacock, Ellison & French, CPAs, P.A. ("we," "our," or "the Firm") is committed to protecting the privacy of your information when you interact with us via SMS (text messaging). This SMS Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you communicate with us via text messages.

1. Information We Collect
   When you opt-in to receive text messages from us or communicate with us via SMS, we may collect:
   - Your mobile phone number.
   - The content of your text messages, including inquiries, responses, or other communications.
   - Metadata such as timestamps and message status (e.g., delivered, read).
   
   
2. How We Use Your Information
   We use the information collected via SMS to: Communicate updates, reminders, or notifications related to your services or account. Respond to your inquiries or requests. We do not sell or share your phone number or text message content with third parties for marketing purposes.
    
3. Data Security
   We take reasonable precautions to protect the information shared via SMS from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, SMS is not a fully secure method of communication, and we recommend not sharing sensitive or confidential information (e.g., Social Security Numbers, financial account details) via text message.
   
   
4. Opting Out
   You can opt out of receiving text messages from us at any time by replying "STOP" to any message you receive. Once you opt out, we will no longer send you SMS communications, except as required for account-related or legal obligations. 
   
   
5. Third-Party Services
   Our SMS communications may be facilitated through third-party service providers. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and only use it to deliver text messages on our behalf.
   
   
6. Your Rights
   You have the right to access the information we have about you.
   You can request that we update or delete your information as permitted by law.
   
   
7. Changes to This Policy
   We may update this SMS Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be effective upon posting the updated policy on our website or notifying you through other means.
   
   
8. Contact Us
   If you have any questions or concerns about this SMS Privacy Policy, please contact us:
   Peacock, Ellison & French, CPAs, P.A.
   Phone: 941-484-2419
   Website: https://venicecpa.com/