Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 11, 2026
Matt Barczyk Insurance Agency ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect information when you visit our website, request a quote, or otherwise interact with our agency. By using this site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information we collect
We collect information you provide directly to us, including:
- Contact details — name, mailing address, email, phone number.
- Property and risk information — home address, year built, construction, occupancy, prior claims, and other details needed to quote insurance.
- Insurance information — current carrier, policy numbers, coverage limits, and renewal dates.
- Communications — records of calls, texts, emails, and chat messages with our office.
We also automatically collect limited technical information when you visit the site, such as IP address, browser type, device identifiers, referring URL, and pages viewed, using cookies and similar technologies.
2. How we use your information
We use the information we collect to:
- Prepare insurance quotes and recommendations for you.
- Place coverage with insurance carriers and service your policy.
- Respond to your inquiries and provide customer service.
- Send service messages, renewal reminders, and, where permitted, marketing communications.
- Comply with insurance laws, regulations, and carrier requirements, including anti-fraud screening.
- Improve our website, products, and services.
3. How we share your information
We do not sell your personal information. We share information only as needed to deliver our services, including with:
- Insurance carriers and wholesalers to obtain quotes and place coverage.
- Consumer reporting agencies for loss-history (CLUE), credit-based insurance scoring, and motor vehicle reports, as permitted by law.
- Service providers who host our website, send communications, or otherwise support our operations under confidentiality obligations.
- Regulators, law enforcement, and other parties when required by law, court order, or to protect rights, property, or safety.
4. Text messaging (SMS/MMS)
If you provide your phone number, you consent to receive calls and text messages from our agency related to your quote request, policy, or account, including via automated technology. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency varies. Reply HELP for help or STOP to opt out at any time. Opting out of marketing messages will not stop transactional or service messages required to administer your policy.
5. Cookies and analytics
We use cookies and similar technologies to operate the site, remember preferences, and measure traffic and performance. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect how parts of the site function.
6. Your choices and rights
You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information we hold about you, subject to legal and recordkeeping obligations applicable to licensed insurance producers. You may also opt out of marketing emails using the unsubscribe link in any message. To make a request, contact us using the information below. Depending on your state of residence, you may have additional rights under applicable privacy laws.
7. Data security
We maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect the information we collect. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Children's privacy
Our website and services are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
9. Third-party links
Our site may link to third-party websites, including carrier portals and quote tools. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. Review their policies before providing information.
10. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact us
Questions about this Privacy Policy or our information practices? Contact Matt Barczyk Insurance Agency by phone at (814) 868-9800 or by mail at our Erie, Pennsylvania office.