Privacy Policy and SMS Terms and Conditions

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 5, 2026

Introduction

Furgess Law, LLC (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit https://furgesslaw.com and interact with our services, including our SMS communication program. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use the site.

No attorney-client relationship. Visiting this website or submitting a form does not create an attorney-client relationship. Please do not send confidential or time-sensitive information through the website, by email, or by text message until we have confirmed in writing that we represent you.

1. Information We Collect

  • Contact Information: Name, address, email address, and mobile phone number.
  • Inquiry Information: Information you choose to provide when requesting a consultation or contacting us.
  • Communication Records: Records of correspondence with our office.
  • SMS Consent Records: Records showing your consent to receive text messages, collected when you submit a form on our website.

2. How We Use Your Information

  • To respond to inquiries and schedule consultations.
  • To provide and manage legal services for clients, including appointment reminders, document requests, administrative case updates, and billing and payment notices.
  • To operate and maintain our website and office.
  • To comply with legal and ethical obligations, including the South Carolina Rules of Professional Conduct, and to enforce our terms.

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

Phone numbers, SMS consent data, and other information collected for SMS communications will not be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.

We may share information only:

  • With service providers who support our operations (for example, website hosting, case management, or messaging platforms) under confidentiality obligations and only to provide services to us.
  • As required by law, such as by court order or governmental request, or as permitted by the South Carolina Rules of Professional Conduct.

Information relating to the representation of a client is also protected by our professional duty of confidentiality and, where applicable, the attorney-client privilege.

4. Data Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and email and text messages in particular may not be private.

5. Your Rights and Choices

  • Access and Correction: Contact us to request access to or correction of your information.
  • Opt-Out: You may opt out of promotional emails by using the unsubscribe link, and of text messages by replying STOP.

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may link to third-party sites we do not control. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are intended for individuals 18 or older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If we learn that we have, we will delete it promptly.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy at any time. Changes will be posted here with a revised effective date.

9. Contact Us

Furgess Law, LLC
 1928 Barnwell Street
 Columbia, SC 29201
 Telephone: (803) 605-6464
 Fax: (803) 602-3666
 Email: darrell@furgesslaw.com
 Website: https://furgesslaw.com

SMS Terms and Conditions

  1. Program Description. Furgess Law, LLC sends text messages for appointment and consultation reminders, scheduling, document requests, payment and billing notices, office updates, and follow-up on inquiries you submit.
  2. Consent. By checking the consent box and submitting a form on https://furgesslaw.com, you agree to receive text messages from Furgess Law, LLC at the number provided. Consent is not a condition of purchasing any services or retaining the firm.
  3. Confidentiality and Limits of Text Messaging. Text messages are not a secure method of communication. We limit texts to administrative and logistical matters, and we ask that you not send confidential or sensitive case details by text. Texting with the firm does not by itself create an attorney-client relationship.
  4. Data Privacy. Mobile phone numbers and SMS consent data will not be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. This does not restrict sharing with service providers who help us deliver messages, or disclosures required by law.
  5. Opt-Out. Reply STOP at any time to cancel. You may also use CANCEL, END, QUIT, or UNSUBSCRIBE. You will receive one confirmation message, and no further messages will be sent unless you opt back in.
  6. Help. Reply HELP, or contact us at (803) 605-6464 or darrell@furgesslaw.com.
  7. Message Frequency. Message frequency varies based on your matter, appointments, and account activity.
  8. Rates. Message and data rates may apply.
  9. Carriers. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.