SMS Terms and Conditions and Privacy Statement
By providing your mobile number and opting in, you agree to receive text messages from Sullivan Tarnowski PLLP relating to:
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appointment reminders
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case updates and status alerts
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important deadline notifications
Message frequency may vary depending on your matter. Message and data rates may apply.
Text STOP at any time to cancel all SMS communications. You will receive one final confirmation message.
Text HELP for assistance or call (612) 412-4529, email Legal@stpllp.com, or visit www.TimeToLawyerUp.com.
See our Privacy Policy at https://www.stpllp.com/smsprivacy ​
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1. Introduction
Sullivan Tarnowski PLLP is a small law firm in St. Paul, Minnesota, providing legal representation and advice in criminal and civil matters. These SMS Terms and Conditions and Privacy Statement explain how we use text messaging to communicate with clients and prospective clients, and how we handle personal information collected for this purpose.
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2. Purpose of our SMS
By providing your mobile number and opting in, you agree to receive text messages from Sullivan Tarnowski PLLP relating to:
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Appointment reminders
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Case updates and status alerts
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Important deadline notifications
We do not send any marketing, billing, financing, or collections content via SMS. All messages are for informational purposes only and are sent to individuals who have given express consent.
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3. No attorney-client relationship created
Text messages are for informational purposes only. Receiving or replying to a message does not create an attorney-client relationship or privilege. Privilege exists only after you have signed a written agreement with an attorney at our firm.
4. Types of Information We Collect
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Name
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Mobile phone number
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Any information voluntarily provided by you in a text message reply
We do not store SMS metadata beyond what is necessary to maintain compliance, troubleshoot delivery, or fulfill legal obligations.
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4. Message frequency and charges
Message frequency varies with case activity.Messages and data rates may apply.You are responsible for any charges billed by your mobile carrier.
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5. How We Collect Information
We collect your information when you:
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Verbally request to receive SMS updates
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Opt in by texting START to (612) 412-4529 or responding to an opt-in request
6. SMS Consent
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By joining our SMS program, you agree to these Terms and our full Privacy Policy at https://www.stpllp.com/smsprivacy.
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You will receive a confirmation text upon joining.
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Message frequency may vary depending on your matter, up to 5 messages per week unless otherwise agreed.
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Message and data rates may apply.
7. Opt-Out Process
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You may cancel at any time:
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Text STOP to (612) 412-4529 to end all SMS communication. You will receive one final confirmation text.
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Alternatively, you may call us at (612) 412-4529 or email legal@stpllp.com to request removal.
8. Help and Assistance
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Text HELP to (612) 412-4529
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Call (612) 412-4529
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Email legal@stpllp.com
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Visit www.TimeToLawyerUp.com
9. Purpose of Data Collection and Use
We use your information only for:
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Scheduling and appointment reminders
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Case-status notifications
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Deadline alerts and critical case communications
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
10. Data Sharing
We share SMS data only with service providers who enable messaging on our behalf, and only to the extent necessary to deliver the service.
We do not share your mobile number or message content with unrelated third parties.
11. Data Security Measures
We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect SMS data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.
12. User Rights
You have the right to:
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Access the personal information we have about you
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Request corrections to your information
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Request deletion of your information, subject to legal or ethical obligations for record retention
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Requests may be made by phone, email, or postal mail.
13. Data Retention
SMS records are retained for up to six years or as required by applicable law and ethical rules, after which they are securely deleted or anonymized.
14. Service Limitations and Disclaimers
Delivery of SMS messages is subject to your carrier’s network availability. We are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages due to network issues, technical problems, or factors beyond our control.
15. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms and Conditions and Privacy Statement from time to time. Any material changes will be posted at https://www.stpllp.com/smsprivacy, and we may notify you by SMS, email, or other appropriate means.
