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Privacy Policy

Smith Barid, LLC 7393 Hodgson Memorial Drive, Suite 202, Savannah, GA 31406 3750 Palladian Village, Suite 500, Marietta, GA 30066 Phone: (912) 352-3999 Email: intake@smithbarid.com

Effective Date: April 19, 2026 Last Updated: April 19, 2026

Introduction

Smith Barid, LLC (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website located at smithbarid.com (the “Service”). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use and protect it, and the rights you have regarding your information. By using the Service or providing information to us, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use the Service.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

Information You Provide Directly. When you fill out a form, schedule a consultation, subscribe to a newsletter, request our free checklist, opt in to text messages, or otherwise communicate with us, we may collect:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Mailing address
  • Telephone number (including mobile number)
  • Information about your estate planning, probate, elder law, or legal matter that you voluntarily share with us
  • Payment information (processed through our third-party payment processor; we do not store full card numbers on our servers)
  • Any other information you choose to provide

Information Collected Automatically. When you visit the Service, we automatically collect certain information from your device and browser, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type, operating system, and unique device identifiers
  • Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring website
  • Date and time of your visit
  • Approximate geographic location (derived from IP address)

Mobile Information. If you opt in to receive text messages or interact with us via mobile device, we may collect your mobile phone number, mobile carrier, device identifier, and operating system version.

Information from Third Parties. We may receive information from third-party service providers, such as marketing platforms, analytics providers, or social media platforms, consistent with your privacy settings on those services.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To provide, operate, and maintain the Service
  • To respond to inquiries, schedule consultations, and communicate with you about your matter
  • To send appointment confirmations, reminders, verification codes, and case or matter updates (including by SMS/text if you have opted in)
  • To deliver requested materials, such as our free estate planning checklist or newsletter content
  • To process payments and fulfill engagement agreements
  • To comply with legal, regulatory, and professional obligations applicable to law firms
  • To detect, prevent, and address fraud, security issues, or technical problems
  • To improve the Service, our content, and our client experience
  • To send marketing and educational communications (where permitted by law, and always with the ability to opt out)

We do not use your information for automated decision-making that produces legal or similarly significant effects without human involvement.

3. SMS/Text Messaging Opt-In Details

If you provide your mobile number and opt in to receive text messages from Smith Barid, LLC, the following terms apply:

  • Program purpose. You may receive messages such as appointment confirmations and reminders, verification and two-factor authentication codes, case and matter status updates, document requests, responses to your inquiries, and administrative messages related to your engagement with the firm.
  • Consent. Consent to receive text messages is not a condition of purchasing any goods or services from our firm. You may opt in through a web form checkbox, by texting a keyword to our number, or by providing verbal or written consent documented in your client file.
  • Message frequency. Message frequency varies based on your interaction with the firm and the nature of your matter.
  • Message and data rates. Message and data rates may apply, depending on your mobile carrier and plan.
  • Opt out. You may opt out at any time by replying STOP to any message. You may rejoin by replying START or by contacting our office.
  • Help. Reply HELP to any message, call (912) 352-3999, or email intake@smithbarid.com for assistance.
  • No sharing for marketing. We do not sell, rent, share, or otherwise disclose your mobile phone number or SMS opt-in consent data to any third party or affiliate for marketing or promotional purposes. This information is used solely to deliver the messaging services you have requested. Mobile opt-in data may be shared only with subcontractors and service providers (such as our messaging platform vendor) strictly to enable the delivery of messages on our behalf, and only under contractual obligations to protect the information.

Full SMS Terms of Service are available at [smithbarid.com/sms-terms].

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to operate and improve the Service.

What are cookies? Cookies are small data files stored on your device by your browser. They allow websites to recognize your device and remember information about your visit.

Types of cookies and tracking we use:

  • Strictly necessary cookies — required for the Service to function (e.g., page navigation, form submission).
  • Performance and analytics cookies — help us understand how visitors use the Service (e.g., Google Analytics). These cookies collect aggregated, non-identifying information.
  • Functional cookies — remember your preferences and settings.
  • Marketing cookies — used by us and our advertising partners (e.g., Meta/Facebook Pixel, Google Ads) to measure advertising effectiveness and, where permitted, deliver relevant ads on other sites. These cookies are only set where permitted by applicable law and your preferences.

Your choices. Most browsers let you refuse or delete cookies through settings. You can also opt out of certain third-party advertising cookies at optout.aboutads.info or youronlinechoices.com. If you disable cookies, portions of the Service may not function properly.

We honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) browser signals where required by law.

5. How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information. We share information only as described below:

  • Service providers. We share information with third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, such as website hosting, email delivery, SMS messaging, scheduling, payment processing, analytics, document automation, and marketing. These providers are contractually required to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.
  • Professional and legal obligations. We may share information with co-counsel, experts, or other parties as necessary to represent you in your legal matter, consistent with our professional obligations and your engagement agreement.
  • Legal compliance. We may disclose information when required by law, subpoena, court order, or governmental request, or when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, the safety of our clients or the public, or to investigate fraud or security issues.
  • Business transfers. If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, or similar transaction, information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to continued protection under this Privacy Policy.
  • With your consent. We may share information in other circumstances with your explicit consent.

We do not share mobile phone numbers, SMS opt-in data, or any information derived from SMS consent with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes, under any circumstances.

6. Data Security

We take the security of your information seriously and implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect it. These measures include:

  • Encryption of data in transit using industry-standard TLS/SSL
  • Access controls limiting employee access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
  • Secure password and authentication requirements for firm systems
  • Regular review of our security practices and vendor security postures
  • Confidentiality obligations binding our attorneys, staff, and service providers
  • Secure document handling practices consistent with the Georgia Rules of Professional Conduct

Despite these measures, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, and you share information with us at your own risk. If we become aware of a security breach affecting your personal information, we will notify you as required by applicable law.

For confidential or sensitive legal communications, please do not rely on unsecured email or SMS. Contact our office directly or use a secure method provided by the firm.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to provide the Service, fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, comply with our legal and professional obligations (including record-retention requirements for law firms under Georgia law), resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Client matter files are retained consistent with Georgia Rules of Professional Conduct and our internal file-retention policy. When information is no longer needed, we dispose of it securely.

8. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information. Depending on your state of residence, some of these rights may be legally guaranteed; we honor them for all users where feasible.

  • Access. You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
  • Correction. You may request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • Deletion. You may request that we delete personal information, subject to our legal, professional, and record-retention obligations.
  • Opt out of marketing. You may unsubscribe from marketing emails by using the “unsubscribe” link in any email, or contact us directly.
  • Opt out of SMS. Reply STOP to any text message from us, or contact our office.
  • Cookies. Manage cookies through your browser settings or opt-out links provided in Section 4.
  • Do Not Sell or Share. We do not sell personal information or share it for cross-context behavioral advertising in a manner that would require a “Do Not Sell or Share” link under applicable law.
  • Non-discrimination. We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your privacy rights.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at intake@smithbarid.com or (912) 352-3999. We will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling certain requests.

9. Children’s Privacy

The Service is not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete the information from our systems.

10. Third-Party Links

The Service may contain links to third-party websites, products, or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you visit.

11. No Attorney-Client Relationship Through the Service

Using the Service, submitting a web form, or exchanging emails or text messages with the firm does not, by itself, create an attorney-client relationship. An attorney-client relationship is formed only upon execution of a written engagement agreement. Please do not send confidential or time-sensitive information through the Service or via unsecured channels until an engagement is established.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will update the “Effective Date” and “Last Updated” dates at the top of this page and, where appropriate, provide additional notice (such as a notice on the Service or an email). Your continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

13. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the State of Georgia, without regard to its conflict of laws provisions. Any dispute arising under this Privacy Policy shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Chatham County, Georgia.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Smith Barid, LLC Attn: Privacy 7393 Hodgson Memorial Drive, Suite 202 Savannah, GA 31406 Phone: (912) 352-3999 Email: intake@smithbarid.com