This Privacy Policy explains how the Law Office of Aron David Garza, PLLC (the "Firm," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit www.adgarzalaw.com, contact us, or receive text messages from us. By using our website or services, you agree to the practices described here.
1. Information We Collect
Information you provide
When you submit our contact form, call, text, or email us, or become a client, we may collect your name, phone number, email address, and the details you choose to share about your legal matter.
Information collected automatically
When you visit our website, we may collect basic usage information such as pages viewed, browser and device type, and approximate location, using cookies and analytics tools (including Google Analytics).
2. How We Use Your Information
- To respond to your inquiries and provide legal services.
- To communicate with you about your matter, including appointment and court-date reminders.
- To operate, maintain, and improve our website.
- To comply with our legal, ethical, and professional obligations.
3. SMS / Text Messaging Program
Program description. The Firm sends automated SMS court-date reminders to active clients only. We do not send marketing or promotional text messages.
Consent and opt-in
Clients provide express written consent to receive these text messages at the start of representation, by signing the Firm's Contract of Employment (engagement agreement), which includes the client's mobile number and authorization to receive case-related reminders. Consent to receive text messages is not a condition of any purchase or of legal representation.
Message frequency
Up to four (4) messages per court date, sent approximately 14, 7, 3, and 1 day before a scheduled hearing. Frequency may vary based on your case activity.
Cost
Message and data rates may apply, depending on your mobile carrier and plan.
How to opt out (STOP)
You may opt out at any time by replying STOP to any text message, or by calling (956) 626-2306. After you reply STOP, we will send one confirmation message and will not send you any further SMS reminders.
How to get help (HELP)
For help, reply HELP to any text message, or call us at (956) 626-2306 or email aron@adgarzalaw.com.
Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
No sharing of mobile or opt-in information. No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. Information sharing with subcontractors who support our services, such as a messaging provider, is permitted solely to deliver the messaging service. All other categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.
We do not sell or share your mobile number or SMS opt-in information with any third party.
4. How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information only as follows:
- With service providers who help us operate our practice and website (for example, our messaging provider, website hosting, and analytics), under obligations to protect the information.
- When required by law, regulation, legal process, or to protect the rights, safety, or property of the Firm or others.
As stated above, text messaging opt-in data and consent are never shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.
5. Cookies and Analytics
We use cookies and analytics tools, including Google Analytics, to understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features may not work as intended.
6. Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect the information we collect. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. No Attorney-Client Relationship
Contacting the Firm through this website, by text, or by email does not create an attorney-client relationship. Please do not send confidential or time-sensitive information until an attorney-client relationship has been established in writing.
8. Your Choices
- Opt out of text messages at any time by replying STOP.
- Disable cookies through your browser.
- Request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information by contacting us using the details below.
9. Children's Privacy
Our website and services are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may link to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date above. Your continued use of our website or services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Us
Law Office of Aron David Garza, PLLC
175 East Robertson Street, San Benito, TX 78586
Phone / Text: (956) 626-2306
Email: aron@adgarzalaw.com