Privacy Policy
 

Effective Date: July 07, 2021

Tucker Veterans Disability Services (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website www.tucker-veterans-disability-services.com (the “Site”). We are committed to safeguarding the privacy of our website visitors and clients, and this Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit the Site in accordance with the laws of the state of Georgia and applicable federal regulations.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information from users of our Site:

     a. Personal Information

        - Contact Information: When you fill out forms on our Site or contact us, we collect your name, email address, phone number, mailing              address, and any other information you provide.
 
     b. Automatically Collected Information
        - Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with our Site, including your IP address, browser type, operating system,             pages visited, and time spent on each page. This helps us improve the performance and functionality of the Site.

     c. Cookies and Tracking Technologies        

         - We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and gather data on how you use the Site. You can                manage your cookie settings via your browser preferences.

2. How We Use Your Information

    We use the information we collect in the following ways:
     - To provide you with information about our services.
     - To respond to inquiries and provide customer support.
     - To send periodic emails and updates if you subscribe to our communications.
     - To improve our website and tailor your experience.
     - To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms and conditions.

SMS Communications 
If you opt-in to receive SMS (text) messages, we may use your phone number to send updates, reminders, or marketing information. We will only send SMS communications if you consent, and message/data rates may apply.

You can opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying “STOP” to any text message you receive from us.

Opt-In Language for SMS:  

By checking the "Consent to Receive Text Messages " box on the Contact Form located on the website, you consent to receive SMS (text) messages from Tucker Veterans Disability Services at the number you provided. These messages may include case updates, reminders, and promotional content. 

Message and data rates may apply. You can opt-out at any time by replying "STOP" to any message.  

3. Your Rights Under Georgia Law

Under Georgia state law, you have the right to:

- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.

- Correction: Request that we correct any inaccurate or outdated information.

- Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information, except where we are required to retain it for legal or operational reasons.

- Opt-Out: You may opt out of receiving email or voice marketing communications by following the instructions in those messages or by contacting us directly.

Note: Opting out of SMS communications must be done by replying "STOP" to any SMS message or contacting us directly to remove your phone number from our text message list.

4. Sharing Your Information

How We Share Your Information – We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. We may share certain details with service providers who assist us in delivering services to you. These providers are required to protect your information and use it only as necessary to perform their services. However, any information obtained as part of SMS Consent (Phone numbers) will not be shared with third parties or affiliates. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to external parties.

However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:

- Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our Site or providing our services, such as hosting, analytics, or customer support.
 

- Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information as required by law, such as in response to subpoenas, court orders, or legal processes, or to protect our rights, property, and safety, or that of others.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no internet-based service is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

6. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. These sites are not controlled by us, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page, and the updated Privacy Policy will reflect the effective date at the top. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, or if you would like to exercise any of your rights under Georgia law, please contact us at:

Tucker Veterans Disability Services  
PO Box 231, Ellerslie, GA 31807-9998  
Phone: 706-783-1008  
dr.dasykes@tuckerveteransdisabilityservices.com

Governing Law: This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the state of Georgia and the applicable federal laws of the United States.