Privacy Policy & SMS Terms and Conditions

Effective Date: November 4, 2026

Business Name: Hannes Associates Ltd.
Address: 240 Pocasset Avenue, Providence, RI 02909
Telephone: (401) 942-2510

1. Information We Collect

Hannes Associates Ltd. may collect personal information provided by clients, including:

  • Full name

  • Telephone number

  • Email address

  • Appointment dates and times

  • General information regarding requested services

  • Information voluntarily provided during telephone calls, text messages, or office visits

Additional information may be collected when necessary to provide tax preparation, accounting, immigration document assistance, or business formation services.

2. How We Use Personal Information

We use personal information to:

  • Schedule and manage appointments

  • Send appointment confirmations and reminders

  • Respond to client questions and service requests

  • Communicate regarding immigration and business formation appointments

  • Provide requested professional services

  • Maintain business records and fulfill applicable legal obligations

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell clients' personal information.

We may share information with authorized service providers, such as telecommunications and appointment scheduling providers, when necessary to deliver our services, maintain appointments, or communicate with clients.

We may also disclose information when required by law or when authorized by the client.

SMS consent is not shared with third parties or affiliates. Mobile opt-in information and consent to receive text messages will not be sold or shared with third parties or affiliates for their own marketing or promotional purposes.

4. SMS Consent and Communications

Clients may voluntarily consent to receive SMS messages from Hannes Associates Ltd. through our appointment scheduling process, telephone conversations, or other approved consent methods.

SMS messages may include:

  • Appointment confirmations

  • Appointment reminders

  • Appointment scheduling updates

  • Responses to client service inquiries

Consent to receive SMS messages is voluntary and is not required to purchase services.

5. SMS Terms and Conditions

By opting in to receive SMS communications from Hannes Associates Ltd., you agree to receive appointment-related and customer service text messages.

  • Message frequency may vary.

  • Message and data rates may apply.

  • Reply STOP at any time to opt out.

  • Reply HELP for assistance or call (401) 942-2510.

  • You may withdraw your SMS consent at any time.

We do not send promotional SMS messages without obtaining any additional consent required by applicable law.

6. Data Protection

Hannes Associates Ltd. takes reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.

We encourage clients not to send Social Security numbers, financial account information, or sensitive immigration documents through ordinary SMS messages.

7. Your Privacy Choices

Clients may contact our office to request information about their personal data, request corrections, or inquire about deletion, subject to applicable legal and recordkeeping requirements.

Clients may also opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP.

8. Changes to This Policy

Hannes Associates Ltd. may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updated versions will be posted on our public website with a revised effective date.

9. Contact Information

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or SMS communications, contact:

Hannes Associates Ltd.
240 Pocasset Avenue
Providence, RI 02909
Telephone: (401) 942-2510