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PRIVACY STATEMENT

Effective Date: June 10, 2026  ·  Last Updated: June 10, 2026

This Privacy Statement describes how Rigby Financial Group collects, uses, and protects personal information in connection with SMS text message communications conducted through our business phone numbers.

1. Scope

This statement applies to personal information collected when you communicate with Rigby Financial Group via SMS text message. It supplements, and does not replace, any broader privacy policy Rigby Financial Group may maintain for its products and services.

2. Information We Collect

When you engage in SMS communications with us, we may collect:

  • Your mobile phone number
  • The content of messages sent and received
  • Date, time, and frequency of messages
  • Opt-in and opt-out records
  • Carrier and device type (where technically available)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use this information solely to:

  • Facilitate 1-to-1 business communications between our staff and you
  • Respond to your inquiries and requests
  • Maintain records of communications as required by applicable law or policy
  • Honor opt-out requests and manage consent preferences
  • Improve the quality and reliability of our communications
We do not use SMS data for marketing, advertising, or sale to third parties. Information collected through SMS is not shared with data brokers or used for targeted advertising.

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share it only in the following limited circumstances:

  • Service providers: Microsoft (Teams Phone / Azure Communication Services) and our mobile carrier partners process messages on our behalf under confidentiality obligations.
  • Legal requirements: When required by law, regulation, subpoena, or court order.
  • Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of substantially all assets, subject to the same privacy protections.

5. Data Retention

SMS message logs are retained for 12 months from the date of the communication, or longer if required by applicable law or ongoing business need. Opt-out records are retained indefinitely to honor your preferences.

6. Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no electronic transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your information, subject to legal obligations
  • Opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP

To exercise these rights, contact us at erigby@therigbygroup.com.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our SMS communications are intended for adults and business contacts only. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 13.

9. Changes to This Statement

We may update this Privacy Statement periodically. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date above. We encourage you to review this page from time to time.

10. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, contact:
Rigby Financial Group
Attn: Privacy Officer
715 Girod Street Suite 200, New Orleans, LA 70130 United States
erigby@therigbygroup.com
(504) 586-3050

11. Related Policies

See also our SMS Terms & Conditions.

 

© 2026 Rigby Financial Group. All rights reserved.

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