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Gratke Wealth, LLC SMS Privacy Policy


Purpose

This SMS Privacy Policy establishes how Gratke Wealth, LLC collects and uses personal information of its customers, prospective customers, or visitors to its website gratkewealth.com. Our purpose is to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, protect client information, and maintain high ethical standards.


Scope

This policy applies to all clients of Gratke Wealth, LLC, and governs all SMS communications related to investment advice, recommendations, and other business-related matters.

Policy Guidelines

  1. Compliance with Regulatory Requirements
    • Ensure all SMS communications adhere to the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and related SEC regulations.
    • Maintain records of all SMS communications as required by law.
  2. Confidentiality and Security
    • We collect personal information directly from you, for example; through a web form, or while making an appointment. Personal information we collect directly from you may include first and last name, address, email address, and phone number.
    • Our website does not use device tracking technologies.
    • Information obtained as a part of the SMS process will not be shared with third parties.
    • If you have consented to receive text messages from Gratke Wealth, LLC., you may receive text messages related to communications from employees regarding appointments and any specific related client issue(s).
    • Messages and data rates may apply. You can opt-out anytime by texting “Stop”. For assistance, text “Help”
    • Use secure and encrypted messaging platforms for SMS communications to protect client information.
    • Do not disclose any sensitive personal or financial information via SMS unless absolutely necessary and with proper client authorization.
  3. Professional Conduct
    • Maintain a professional and respectful tone in all SMS communications.
    • Use SMS for brief and necessary communications; detailed advice should be communicated through more secure channels.
  4. Client Instructions and Authorizations
    • Confirm any client instructions received via SMS through a follow-up phone call or email to ensure accuracy and authenticity.
    • Gratke Wealth, LLC. does not accept sensitive transaction instructions (e.g., account transfers, trade orders) via SMS.
  • Review and Update
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  • This policy will be reviewed and updated to reflect changes in regulatory requirements and best practices.
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  • Contact Information
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  • If you have any questions about this policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

(888) 970-8987 - Main(888) 414-8957 – Fax

dave@gratkewealth.com