Signing Edge

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: November 6, 2026
Last Updated: November 6, 2026

1. Introduction

Signing Edge ("Signing Edge," "the Firm," "we," "us," or "our") is a Missouri law firm committed to protecting the privacy, confidentiality, and personal information of its clients, prospective clients, website visitors, and individuals who communicate with the Firm.

This Privacy Policy explains how Signing Edge collects, uses, stores, protects, retains, and discloses personal information obtained through its website, client intake procedures, telephone communications, email, Short Message Service (SMS) text messaging, and other business operations.

As a law firm, Signing Edge recognizes its professional responsibilities under the Missouri Rules of Professional Conduct, including Rule 4-1.6 concerning confidentiality of information relating to legal representation.

2. Information We Collect

Depending on how individuals interact with Signing Edge, the Firm may collect the following categories of information:

  • Contact Information: Names, telephone numbers, mobile telephone numbers, email addresses, mailing addresses, and communication requirements.
  • Client and Prospective Client Information: Information voluntarily provided during inquiries, consultations, intake procedures, and legal representation.
  • Legal Matter Information: Documents, communications, records, and other information necessary to evaluate, establish, or carry out legal representation.
  • Communication Records: Telephone communications, emails, SMS messages, appointment requests, and related correspondence.
  • SMS Consent Information: Mobile telephone numbers, affirmative consent records, communication preferences, opt-in records, and opt-out requests.
  • Website and Technical Information: IP addresses, browser information, device information, and website usage information, to the extent collected through the Firm's website or its authorized service providers.

Information relating to legal representation is subject to applicable professional confidentiality obligations.

3. How We Use Personal Information

Signing Edge uses personal information for legitimate business purposes and to provide requested legal services.

These purposes may include:

  • Responding to inquiries from clients and prospective clients.
  • Evaluating requests for legal representation.
  • Conducting client intake and consultations.
  • Communicating with clients regarding their legal matters.
  • Scheduling and confirming appointments.
  • Providing reminders concerning appointments and documentation deadlines.
  • Requesting information or documents necessary for legal representation.
  • Providing updates concerning ongoing legal matters.
  • Managing billing, payments, and administrative matters.
  • Maintaining appropriate client and business records.
  • Providing effective communication and accessibility accommodations.
  • Complying with applicable laws, court orders, and professional obligations.
  • Sending SMS communications to individuals who have affirmatively consented to receive them.

Signing Edge does not treat consent to receive client-service SMS communications as authorization to send unrelated promotional or marketing messages.

4. SMS Text Messaging Communications and Consent

4.1 Purpose of SMS Communications

Signing Edge uses SMS text messaging to facilitate direct, two-way communications between authorized members of the Firm's team and clients or prospective clients.

These communications may include:

  • Gathering information necessary for legal representation or client intake.
  • Scheduling, confirming, and reminding clients of appointments with their attorney.
  • Reminding clients of upcoming documentation deadlines.
  • Requesting documents or additional information relevant to legal matters.
  • Providing administrative updates regarding ongoing legal matters.
  • Responding to questions and communications initiated by clients.

Substantive SMS conversations are generally conducted manually by members of the Firm's team.

Certain administrative messages, including initial consent or opt-in notifications, may be generated automatically by the Firm's messaging service provider.

4.2 Obtaining Affirmative SMS Consent

Signing Edge obtains affirmative consent from clients and prospective clients before initiating SMS communications.

Consent is obtained through direct telephone or email communications.

Before requesting consent, a Firm representative explains:

  • The purpose and nature of SMS communications.
  • That message frequency varies.
  • That message and data rates may apply.
  • That recipients may reply STOP to opt out.
  • That recipients may reply HELP for assistance.
  • That the Firm's Privacy Policy is available on its website.

Clients and prospective clients must affirmatively agree to receive SMS communications.

Simply providing a telephone number, receiving an explanation of the Firm's SMS services, or failing to object does not constitute consent.

Signing Edge maintains records of consent obtained through telephone or email communications in accordance with its applicable recordkeeping procedures.

Consent to receive SMS communications is voluntary and is not a condition of obtaining legal services.

4.3 Initial SMS Opt-In Notification

The Firm's SMS messaging service provider sends an initial automated opt-in notification when a telephone number first participates in the Firm's SMS messaging system.

This notification supplements, rather than replaces, the Firm's affirmative consent process.

The Firm's practice is to obtain affirmative consent before initiating SMS communications with clients or prospective clients.

4.4 Message Frequency and Charges

Message frequency varies depending on the nature of the client's legal matter, communication needs, scheduled appointments, and other circumstances.

Message and data rates may apply according to the recipient's wireless carrier and service plan.

4.5 Opting Out of SMS Communications

Recipients may withdraw consent to receive SMS communications at any time by replying STOP to a text message from Signing Edge.

After receiving an opt-out request, the Firm will discontinue SMS communications through the applicable messaging program, except for any permitted confirmation message or communications otherwise authorized by applicable law.

Recipients may subsequently provide renewed consent if they wish to resume SMS communications.

Opting out of SMS communications does not terminate legal representation or prevent the Firm from communicating through other appropriate methods.

4.6 Requesting Assistance

Recipients may reply HELP to a text message from Signing Edge to request additional information or assistance.

Recipients may also contact the Firm directly using the contact information provided in Section 13 of this Privacy Policy.

4.7 Mobile Information and SMS Consent Privacy

Signing Edge does not sell, rent, trade, or share mobile telephone numbers, SMS opt-in data, or text messaging consent information with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.

No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.

Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent will not be shared with third parties or affiliates for their own marketing or promotional activities.

Signing Edge may use contracted service providers to facilitate authorized SMS communications and related business operations, subject to applicable confidentiality, security, and data-protection obligations.

Such service providers are not authorized by Signing Edge to use SMS consent information for their independent marketing or promotional purposes.

4.8 Confidentiality of SMS Communications

Signing Edge recognizes that communications concerning legal matters may contain confidential information.

SMS messaging is an optional communication method and may not be appropriate for transmitting all information relating to legal representation.

Ordinary SMS communications may be subject to security limitations associated with telecommunications carriers, devices, and messaging systems.

Signing Edge may direct clients to use alternative communication methods when necessary to protect sensitive or confidential information.

Consent to communicate by SMS does not constitute a waiver of attorney-client privilege, professional confidentiality protections, or the Firm's obligations under applicable Missouri Rules of Professional Conduct.

Clients may request an alternative accessible communication method at any time.

5. Attorney-Client Confidentiality and Privilege

Signing Edge recognizes its professional responsibility to protect information relating to the representation of clients.

Information obtained in connection with legal representation is handled in accordance with applicable Missouri Rules of Professional Conduct and other applicable laws.

Information relating to representation may be disclosed when authorized by the client, impliedly authorized to carry out the representation, or otherwise permitted or required by applicable law and professional obligations.

The Firm takes reasonable steps to protect confidential client information when using electronic communications and third-party technology providers.

The submission of information through the Firm's website, email, telephone, or SMS does not, by itself, establish an attorney-client relationship.

However, information provided by prospective clients may be subject to applicable professional confidentiality obligations, including Missouri Rule 4-1.18.

6. Disclosure of Information to Service Providers

Signing Edge may use third-party service providers to support its legal and administrative operations.

These services may include:

  • Legal practice management and client intake systems.
  • Appointment scheduling and communication management.
  • Website hosting and technical support.
  • Secure document storage and transmission.
  • Payment processing and billing.
  • SMS messaging delivery and management.
  • Other services reasonably necessary to operate the Firm.

Personal information may be disclosed to these providers only as reasonably necessary for authorized services, consistent with applicable contractual, legal, and professional confidentiality obligations.

Signing Edge does not authorize service providers to use client information or SMS consent information for their independent marketing or promotional purposes.

Nothing in this Privacy Policy authorizes the disclosure of information relating to legal representation in violation of applicable professional confidentiality obligations.

7. Information Security

Signing Edge takes reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures intended to protect personal and confidential information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

These measures may include appropriate access controls, authentication procedures, technology safeguards, and oversight of service providers.

No electronic communication or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Individuals are encouraged to avoid transmitting highly sensitive information through unsecured communication channels unless an appropriate communication method has been established.

8. Data Retention

Signing Edge retains personal information for periods reasonably necessary to provide legal services, maintain appropriate records, comply with applicable laws and professional obligations, resolve disputes, and support legitimate business operations.

Client files and information relating to legal representation are retained in accordance with applicable legal requirements, professional obligations, and the Firm's document-retention practices.

SMS consent records and opt-out information may be retained as necessary to document messaging authorization, honor communication preferences, and comply with applicable messaging requirements.

Requests for deletion will be evaluated in light of applicable legal and professional record-retention obligations.

9. Individual Privacy Rights and Choices

Individuals may contact Signing Edge to:

  • Request information about personal data maintained by the Firm.
  • Request correction of inaccurate contact information.
  • Update their communication preferences.
  • Withdraw consent to optional SMS communications.
  • Request deletion of eligible personal information, subject to applicable legal and professional obligations.

Signing Edge will evaluate such requests and respond as required by applicable law.

Withdrawal of SMS consent does not affect the Firm's ability or obligation to communicate through other lawful and appropriate channels.

10. Accessibility and Communication Accommodations

Signing Edge is committed to providing accessible communication to Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind, and other individuals who require effective communication accommodations.

Individuals may notify the Firm of their communication requirements, including requests for American Sign Language interpretation, video-based communication, written communication, or other appropriate accommodations.

Information concerning communication requirements will be used to facilitate accessible legal services and handled in accordance with applicable privacy and confidentiality obligations.

Consent to SMS messaging does not waive an individual's right to request effective communication accommodations or require the individual to use SMS as their primary communication method.

11. Third-Party Websites and Services

The Firm's website or electronic communications may contain links to third-party websites or services.

Signing Edge is not responsible for the independent privacy practices of third-party websites or services that it does not control.

Individuals are encouraged to review the privacy policies of third-party websites before providing personal information.

This provision does not diminish the Firm's applicable legal or professional responsibilities concerning service providers it engages to handle client information.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

Signing Edge may revise this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in applicable laws, professional obligations, technology, messaging practices, or business operations.

The most current version will be made available on the Firm's website with its effective or last-updated date.

Material changes affecting SMS consent or messaging practices will be addressed in accordance with applicable law and messaging requirements.

13. Contact Information

Questions concerning this Privacy Policy, personal information, SMS messaging, or communication accessibility may be directed to:

Signing Edge
St. Peters, Missouri

Contact Us

Signing Edge Law Firm

Phone: (636) 428-2815

This page governs SMS communications from Signing Edge Law Firm, facilitated by Scorpion's messaging platform. For platform usage terms, see the Scorpion Acceptable Use Policy. For your personal data rights, see the Signing Edge Law Firm Privacy Policy.