Privacy Policy — Amerinet Insurance Agency

Effective date: 12/15/2024

1. Introduction

Amerinet Insurance Agency (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it (including SMS/text messaging), how we share it, and your choices.

2. Information we collect

We collect information you provide directly (for example: name, phone number, email, mailing address, insurance information) and information collected automatically when you use our website (cookies, usage data).

3. How we use information

• Provide insurance products and services
• Respond to inquiries and customer service requests
• Send administrative messages (policy changes, confirmations)
• Send marketing messages, including SMS/text messages when you opt in

4. SMS / Text Messaging (important)

Purpose: We may send SMS messages to (a) respond to client inquiries, (b) provide appointment reminders or policy notices, and (c) send marketing offers, promotions, or other information about our services.

Consent/Opt-In: By providing your mobile number and checking the opt-in box (or otherwise agreeing), you consent to receive SMS messages from Amerinet Insurance Agency at the number provided. Consent is not required to purchase goods or services.

Message frequency: The number of SMS messages you receive depends on your interactions with us. You may receive transactional messages and up to [insert marketing frequency estimate] marketing messages per month if you opt in.

Message & data rates: Message and data rates may apply. You are responsible for charges from your mobile carrier.

Unsubscribe / STOP: To opt out of marketing SMS messages reply “STOP” to any message or follow the unsubscribe instructions contained in the message. After you reply STOP we will send a confirmation message and will not send further marketing messages, except as required by law.

Help: For help, reply “HELP” to an SMS or contact us at:
Amerinet Insurance Agency
Phone: 727-465-4500
Email: lgwatson@amerinetinsurance.com

Third-party service providers: We may use third-party providers to send SMS messages on our behalf (for example Ooma or similar). These providers process your phone number only to deliver messages and are contractually bound to protect your information.

What we collect via SMS: We collect the mobile phone number you provide and any message content you send to us. We may store logs (date/time of messages, status).

Data retention: We retain SMS consent records, message logs and associated personal data for as long as necessary for the purpose collected, to comply with legal obligations, and for legitimate business purposes (audit, dispute resolution).

5. How we share information

We share information with service providers who help us operate (e.g., messaging platforms), as required by law, and with your consent. We do not sell personal data.

6. Security

We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. No transmission over the internet is 100% secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Changes to this Policy

We may update this policy. Material changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

8. Contact us

Amerinet Insurance Agency
Phone: 727-465-4500
Email: lgwatson@amerinetinsurance.com
Address: 10300 49th Street North Suite # 406 Clearwater, FL 33762, USA