Privacy Policy
Friendly Insurance Advisors Group
Website Terms & Conditions / Privacy Policy (including SMS Terms)
Last updated: May 6 2025
1. Who We Are
Friendly Insurance Advisors Group (“FIAG,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is an independent insurance agency specializing in Medicare plans and related senior‑focused products. Protecting the privacy of current and prospective clients—especially older adults who trust us with sensitive information—is central to our mission.
2. Scope of This Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and disclose information obtained through:
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friendlyinsuranceadvisors.com (the “Site”);
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our SMS/text‑messaging program; and
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any other online forms, email communications, rental/lease agreements, or third‑party reservation systems that link to this Policy.
By accessing the Site or opting in to receive SMS messages from FIAG, you consent to the practices described below.
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3. Information We Collect
Identification & Contact Data
• Name
• Mailing address
• Email address
• Mobile phone number
Collected through website contact forms, emails you send to us, rental or lease agreements, and third‑party reservation or scheduling tools.
Insurance Inquiry Data
• Medicare plan preferences
• ZIP code
• Age range
• Requested coverage details
Collected via quote forms, phone calls, and consultation notes.
Technical Data
• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device identifiers
• Pages visited and referring URLs
Collected automatically through cookies, pixels, and server logs.
SMS‑Specific Data
When you opt in to our text‑messaging service, we associate your mobile number with your account profile and record the date and time of your consent.
4. How We Use Your Information
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SMS Updates & Reminders – To send recurring text messages with enrollment deadlines, policy updates, event invitations, and promotions related to FIAG’s products or services.
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Customer Service – To respond to inquiries, schedule free Medicare reviews, and manage your account.
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Compliance & Security – To satisfy legal obligations (e.g., HIPAA, TCPA, CAN‑SPAM, state insurance regulations) and protect against fraud.
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Site Improvement – To analyze how visitors use our Site so we can enhance functionality and content.
We do not sell, rent, or share mobile numbers or other personal information with third parties for their own marketing purposes.
5. SMS Terms & Conditions
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Recurring Messages – You will receive recurring texts; message frequency varies by season and enrollment period.
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Message & Data Rates – MESSAGE AND DATA RATES MAY APPLY. Check with your wireless carrier if you do not have unlimited messaging.
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Opt‑Out – Text STOP or UNSUBSCRIBE to (773) 510‑6022 or reply to any FIAG text. You may also email mac@friendlygroup.net. We will send one final confirmation text and remove your number from our list within 24 hours.
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Help – Text HELP for assistance. You will receive a message containing our phone number, email, and website link.
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Contact – For any SMS issues, call (773) 510‑6022 or email mac@friendlygroup.net.
6. Data Security
We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards—such as encrypted storage, access controls, and regular security audits—to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. Where applicable, we follow the security requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) for any protected health information (PHI) we maintain.
7. Data Retention
We keep your information:
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SMS Subscribers – until you opt out or request deletion;
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Website & Account Records – for as long as needed to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy or to comply with legal/record‑keeping obligations.
Upon a verified deletion request, we will securely erase or anonymize your data unless retention is required by law (e.g., state insurance statutes).
8. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights to:
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Access the personal data we hold about you;
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Request correction or deletion;
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Object to or restrict certain processing;
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Receive a copy of your information in a portable format.
To exercise these rights, contact us at mac@friendlygroup.net or (773) 510‑6022. We will verify your identity before fulfilling the request.
9. Cookies & Online Tracking
Our Site uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize repeat visitors, remember preferences, and perform analytics. You can control cookie settings through your browser. Disabling cookies may limit some Site features.
10. Children’s Privacy
FIAG does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have done so, we will delete such information immediately.
11. Third‑Party Links
The Site may include links to external websites or reservation platforms. FIAG is not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties; please review their policies separately.
12. Policy Updates
We may revise this Privacy Policy periodically. The “Last updated” date at the top indicates when changes become effective. Material changes will be announced on the Site or via SMS/email.
13. Contact Us
Friendly Insurance Advisors Group
Phone: (773) 510‑6022
Email: mac@friendlygroup.net
Mailing Address: 2145 Cuyler Ave, Berwyn, IL 60402, USA
We welcome your questions or concerns about this Policy or our privacy practices.
14. Consent
By using our Site, submitting information, or opting in to our SMS program, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy and the accompanying Terms & Conditions.