This privacy policy sets out how we use and protect any information you give when you use this website.

We are committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. Should we ask you to provide certain information by which you can be identified when using this website, you can be assured it will only be used in accordance with this privacy statement.

We may change this policy from time to time by updating this page. You should check this page periodically to ensure you are happy with any changes. This policy is effective beginning on December 1, 2024.

 

What We Collect

We may collect the following information:

• full name
• contact information including email address and phone number
• demographic information such as postcode, preferences, and interests
• other information relevant to surveys

What We Do with the Information We Gather

We require this information to understand your needs and provide you with a better service for the following reasons:

• Internal record keeping.
• To provide you with information regarding your legal needs, status, or request.
• We may provide your information to our third-party legal partners in an effort to best serve your legal needs.

The information obtained as part of the SMS consent process won’t be shared with third parties.

Security

We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure. To prevent unauthorized access or disclosure, we have put in place suitable physical, electronic, and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online.

How We Use Cookies

A cookie is a small file which asks permission to be placed on your computer’s hard drive. Once you agree, the file is added and the cookie helps analyze web traffic or lets you know when you visit a particular site. Cookies allow web applications to respond to you as an individual. The web application can tailor its operations to your needs, likes and dislikes by gathering and remembering information about your preferences. We use traffic log cookies to identify which pages are being used. This helps us analyze data about web page traffic and improve our website to tailor it to customer needs. We only use this information for statistical analysis purposes and then the data is removed from the system. Overall, cookies help us provide you with a better website by enabling us to monitor which pages you find useful and which you do not. A cookie in no way gives us access to your computer or any information about you, other than the data you choose to share with us. You can choose to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer; this may prevent you from taking full advantage of the website.

Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to enable you to visit other websites of interest easily. However, once you have used these links to leave our site, you should note that we do not have any control over that other website. Therefore, we cannot be responsible for the protection and privacy of any information which you provide whilst visiting such sites and such sites are not governed by this privacy statement. You should exercise caution and look at the privacy statement applicable to the website in question.

SMS Terms & Conditions

The information (phone numbers) obtained as part of the SMS consent process will not be shared with third parties for marketing purposes. If you have consented to receive text messages from The Rice Firm, PC, you may receive messages related to the following:

• Appointment reminders
• Follow-up messages
• Case status notifications
• Case information and/or documentation requests

Example: “Hello, this is a reminder of your upcoming telephone conference appointment with the attorney on [DATE] at [TIME]. Reply STOP to opt out of SMS messaging at any time.”

Message frequency may vary. You may receive up to 2 SMS messages per week regarding your appointments or case status. Please note that standard message and data rates may apply, depending on your carrier’s pricing plan. These fees may vary if the message is sent domestically or internationally.

You may opt-in to receive SMS messages from The Rice Firm, PC in the following ways:

• Verbally, during a conversation
• By submitting an online form
• By signing our retainer agreement

You can opt out of receiving SMS messages at any time. To do so, simply reply “STOP” to any SMS message you receive. Alternatively, you can contact us directly to request removal from our messaging list.

If you are experiencing any issues, you can reply with the keyword HELP. Or, you can get help directly from us by emailing info@ricefirmpc.com or calling us toll-free to 855-292-3500.

If you do not wish to receive SMS messages, you can choose not to check the SMS consent box on our forms.

SMS opt-in and phone numbers collected for SMS consent will not be shared with any third party and affiliate company.

Controlling Your Personal Information

We will not sell, distribute or lease your personal information to third parties unless we have your permission or are required by law. SMS opt-in and phone numbers collected for SMS consent will not be shared with any third party and affiliate company.

If you decide that you do not want to receive further emails regarding your inquiry, you may submit a message using the contact form on our site with a request that we not continue to email you.

If you believe that any information we are holding on you is incorrect or incomplete, please send us a message using the form on this page. We will promptly correct any information.

The Rice Firm PC | 25700 Interstate 45 North, Suite 130, The Woodlands, TX 77386 | (713) 234-1266  

Thank you.