Important information for your use of our website.
This Privacy Policy describes how your personal information is collected, used, and shared when you visit www.georgetowninsurance.com (the “Site”).
Personal information we collect.
When you visit the Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including information about your web browser, IP address, time zone, and some of the cookies that are installed on your device. Additionally, as you browse the Site, we collect information about the individual web pages or products that you view, what websites or search terms referred you to the Site, and information about how you interact with the Site. We refer to this automatically-collected information as “Device Information.”
We collect Device Information using the following technologies:
“Cookies” are data files that are placed on your device or computer and often include an anonymous unique identifier.
“Log files” track actions occurring on the Site and collect data including your IP address, browser type, Internet service provider, referring/exit pages, and date/time stamps.
“Web beacons,” “tags,” and “pixels” are electronic files used to record information about how you browse the Site.
In addition, if you pay your bill or make another form of financial transaction with the Site, we collect certain information from you, including your name, billing address, payment information (including credit card numbers), email address, and phone number. We refer to this information as “Purchase Information.”
When we talk about “Personal Information” in this Privacy Policy, we are talking both about Device Information and Purchase Information.
How we use your personal information.
We use your Personal Information to communicate with you, process financial transactions, provide you with information, and/or advertising relating to our products or services.
In particular, we use Device Information that we collect to help us improve and optimize our Site (for example, by generating analytics about how visitors browse and interact with the Site and to assess the success of our marketing and advertising campaigns).
Sharing your personal information.
Mobile Opt in, SMS Consent, and phone numbers collected for SMS communication purposes will not be shared with any third party or affiliates for marketing purposes
We may also share your Personal Information to comply with applicable laws and regulations, to respond to a subpoena, search warrant, or other lawful requests for information we receive, or to otherwise protect our rights.
Behavioral advertising.
As described above, we may use your Personal Information to provide you with targeted advertisements or marketing communications we believe may be of interest to you. You may opt-out of targeted advertising by visiting:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ads/preferences/
Google: https://adssettings.google.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/psettings/advertising
Bing: https://choice.microsoft.com/
Additionally, you can opt-out of some of these services by visiting the Digital Advertising Alliance’s opt-out portal here:
Do not track.
Please note that we do not alter our Site’s data collection and use practices when we see a Do Not Track signal from your browser.
If you are a European resident, you have the right to access the Personal Information we hold about you and to ask that your Personal Information be corrected, updated, or deleted. If you would like to exercise this right, please contact us.
Additionally, if you are a European resident we note that we are processing your information in order to fulfill contracts we might have with you (for example, if you request information through the Site) or otherwise to pursue our legitimate business interests listed above. Additionally, please note that your information will be transferred outside of Europe, including to Canada and the United States.
Data retention.
When you interact with the Site, we will maintain your Personal Information for our records unless and until you ask us to delete this information.
SMS For Consent Communication
The information 978-352-8000 obtained as part of the SMS consent process will not be shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
SMS consent is not shared with third parties.
Types of SMS Communications
If you have consented to receive text messages from Georgetown Insurance Agency you may receive text messages related to Policy information, updates, and reminders (including but not limited to renewals, billing notices, and payment due dates); Appointment confirmations, scheduling, and related service reminders; Customer service communications; and Occasional announcements regarding agency services or operations.
Message Frequency
By consenting to receive SMS communications from Georgetown Insurance Agency, you acknowledge and agree that message frequency may vary depending on the nature of your relationship with the agency and the services provided.
In the ordinary course of business, Georgetown Insurance Agency anticipates sending an average of approximately 150 text messages per day across all users, with individual recipients receiving no more than a few messages per week, unless additional communication is reasonably necessary (e.g., policy changes, claims updates, appointment confirmations, or compliance notices). On certain occasions, such as policy renewal periods, regulatory updates, or agency-wide announcements, Georgetown Insurance Agency may experience higher messaging volume, with up to 1,000 messages sent in a single day across all users.
Potential Fees for SMS Messaging
Message and data rates may apply. Your mobile carrier may charge fees for any SMS messages sent to you by Georgetown Insurance Agency or for any SMS messages you send in response. These charges are determined solely by your mobile carrier and may vary based on your geographic location, your mobile plan, and the type of SMS messaging being used (including, but not limited to, transactional messages, promotional messages, or one-time passcode verifications). Georgetown Insurance Agency is not responsible for any fees imposed by your mobile carrier.
Opt-In Method: Customer will Opt-In for SMS messaging from Georgetown Insurance Agency by either providing verbal confirmation of consent to an authorized Agency representative, or responding affirmatively to an initial SMS message sent by the Agency requesting opt-in confirmation (e.g., replying “YES” to confirm). This consent is used solely for communication between the customer and the Agency and will not be shared, sold, or disclosed to third parties for marketing purposes.
Opt-out: Customer will be able to Opt-out for SMS messaging from Georgetown Insurance Agency by replying STOP at any time to any received SMS message, once opted-out they will receive no further SMS communication. They can Opt back In at any time by replying START
SMS Terms & Conditions
- Messaging frequency may vary.
- Message and data rates may apply.
- To opt out at any time, text STOP.
- For assistance, text HELP or visit our website at https://www.georgetowninsurance.com/.
- Visit https://www.georgetowninsurance.com/privacy-policy/ for privacy policy and https://www.georgetowninsurance.com/privacy-policy/ for Terms of Service.
Changes to our policy.
We may update this privacy policy from time to time in order to reflect, for example, changes to our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons.
Contact us.
For more information about our privacy practices, if you have questions or if you would like to make a complaint, please contact us by email at or by mail using the details provided below:
10 West Main Street, Georgetown, MA 01833
