Last Updated: 01-01-2025
M. Reid Legal Solutions (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with transparency and care. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website at https://mreidlaw.com or engage with us via phone, email, or SMS messaging services.
1. Who We Are
M. Reid Legal Solutions is a law firm serving clients in Illinois and Missouri. Our website address is https://mreidlaw.com.
2. Information We Collect
Comments
When you leave a comment on our site, we may collect the information shown in the comment form, your IP address, and browser user agent string to help with spam detection. An anonymized hash of your email address may be sent to the Gravatar service to check for an associated profile. For more, visit https://automattic.com/privacy.
Media
If you upload images to the website, please ensure they do not contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as others may be able to extract this information.
Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your experience:
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Comment cookies store your name, email, and website for one year.
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Login cookies store login credentials and screen display preferences. These expire after two days or two weeks if “Remember Me” is selected.
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Post-edit cookies store article ID data and expire after one day.
Embedded Content from Third Parties
Some pages may include embedded content (e.g., videos, articles). Embedded content from other websites behaves just as if you visited those websites directly and may collect your data and track your interaction.
3. SMS Consent and Compliance
If you provide your phone number for SMS communications, you must actively opt in by checking a box on our website or providing verbal consent during a phone call. By opting in, you agree to receive text messages related to your case and client services, including appointment reminders, billing notices, and document requests.
We do not sell, rent, or share SMS opt-in phone numbers with third parties or affiliates for marketing purposes.
You may opt out at any time by replying STOP to any message. To re-enroll, reply START. For help, text HELP or visit https://www.mreidlaw.com.
The following disclosure appears near our opt-in checkbox:
Messaging frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply. You can opt out any time by texting STOP. For assistance, text HELP or visit our website at https://www.mreidlaw.com. For more details on how your data is collected and used and for SMS Terms of Service, please refer to this Privacy Policy.
4. SMS Terms & Conditions
By opting in to receive SMS text messages from M. Reid Legal Solutions (“MRLS”), you agree to the following:
Types of Messages You May Receive
Appointment reminders, billing or payment alerts, case updates, document requests, and other account-related notifications.
Message Frequency
Message frequency may vary depending on your engagement with our firm. We may send up to 10 messages per week.
Message and Data Rates
Standard message and data rates may apply depending on your wireless carrier. MRLS is not responsible for these charges.
Opt-Out Instructions
You may opt out at any time by replying STOP. A confirmation will be sent, and no further messages will be delivered unless you opt in again.
Help Instructions
Reply HELP to any message or visit https://www.mreidlaw.com for assistance.
Privacy
For more information on how we handle your data, please refer to this Privacy Policy.
5. Opt-In Methods
You may opt into SMS messaging through:
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A checkbox on our website intake form
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Verbal confirmation during a call
Example Consent Statement:
“By checking this box, I agree to receive text messages about work-related matters from M. Reid Legal Solutions at the phone number provided above. SMS frequency may vary. Data rates may apply. Text HELP for assistance. Reply STOP to opt-out. More details at https://mreidlaw.com/privacy-policy.”
6. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures (such as SSL encryption and restricted system access) to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure.
7. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party service providers (such as SMS platforms or scheduling software) to support operations. These providers may process data on our behalf but are not authorized to use it for marketing or promotional purposes.
8. Your Rights
You have the right to:
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Request access to the personal data we hold about you
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Request corrections to inaccurate information
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Request deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations)
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Withdraw your consent to receive SMS messages
To make a request, contact us at admin@mreidlaw.com.
9. Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy. Any changes will be posted here with an updated effective date.
10. Governing Law
This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the State of Illinois and the State of Missouri. Any disputes will be resolved in the appropriate state or federal courts within those jurisdictions.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:
M. Reid Legal Solutions
https://mreidlaw.com
Email: admin@mreidlaw.com
Phone: 618-656-6622 ext. 102