Privacy Policy - Meridian Medicare Advisors

At Meridian Medicare Advisors, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

Contact us through our website or email
Request a consultation or information about Medicare plans
Enroll in a Medicare plan through our services
Subscribe to our communications

The personal information we collect may include:

Name and contact information (email address, mailing address, mobile phone number)
Date of birth and age
Health information necessary for Medicare enrollment
Medicare and Social Security numbers (only when required for enrollment)
Current insurance coverage details

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide Medicare advisory services and plan recommendations
Process enrollment applications and manage your coverage
Communicate with you about your Medicare options and coverage
Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
Send you information about Medicare plans, deadlines, and updates
Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
Improve our services and website

SMS & Text Message Communications

If you provide your mobile phone number and opt in, Meridian Medicare Advisors may send you SMS or text messages for customer care, informational, account-related, and promotional or marketing purposes. Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier and plan.

You may opt out of receiving SMS messages at any time by replying STOP to any message. For assistance, reply HELP or contact us at lauren@meridian-medicare-advisors.com.

We do not sell or share your mobile phone number with third parties for their own marketing purposes. We will not share your opt-in to an SMS campaign with any third party for purposes unrelated to providing you with the services of that campaign. Mobile information will only be used in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws. Your consent to receive SMS messages is not a condition of purchase.

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:

Insurance Carriers: We share necessary information with Medicare insurance carriers to process your enrollment applications and maintain your coverage.
Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our business, such as technology providers and communication platforms, provided they agree to keep your information confidential.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

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

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at lauren@meridian-medicare-advisors.com.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website traffic. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post the updated policy on our website with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Meridian Medicare Advisors
180 New Camellia Blvd
Covington, LA 70433
Email: lauren@meridian-medicare-advisors.com