Privacy Policy

Website Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 8, 2025

Mary Elizabeth, REALTOR ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it through this Privacy Policy.

This policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website (the "Website").

By using the Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

Personal Information: Information that identifies you personally, such as your name, email address, phone number, and any other information you provide when you fill out forms or contact us.
Non-Personal Information: Information that does not identify you personally, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and browsing behavior on our Website.

2. How We Collect Your Information

We collect information in the following ways:

Directly from You: When you provide information through forms, surveys, or email correspondence.
Automatically: Through cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies that track your interaction with our Website.
Third Parties: Information may be obtained from third-party services you interact with while using our Website.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Provide and improve our services.
Respond to your inquiries and fulfill your requests.
Personalize your experience on the Website.
Send marketing communications, if you have opted in.
Monitor and analyze usage trends to improve Website functionality.
Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms and policies.
Share information with authorized third parties, such as lenders, home inspectors, or title companies, solely for the purpose of facilitating real estate transactions, provided we have your consent.

4. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information with:

Service Providers: Third parties who assist us with Website operations, such as hosting and analytics.
Real Estate Transaction Parties: Lenders, home inspectors, title companies, and other necessary professionals, but only with your explicit permission.
Legal Authorities: If required to comply with laws, regulations, or legal processes.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, sale, or transfer of our business assets.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse some or all cookies. However, doing so may limit your access to certain features of the Website.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

Access, update, or delete your personal information.
Opt out of receiving marketing communications.
Restrict or object to the processing of your data.
Withdraw consent where applicable.

To exercise your rights, contact us at [email protected].

8. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

9. Use of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Tools

We use secure CRM tools to manage client information and enhance our services. This includes automated systems such as dialers to streamline communication. These tools are used solely for professional purposes, in accordance with applicable laws and with your prior consent.

10. Third-Party Links

11. Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly.

12. Data Retention

We retain personal information collected during real estate transactions for a minimum of four years from the date of the transaction's completion or termination, in accordance with Texas state regulations. This retention period allows us to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. After this period, we will securely dispose of your information in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

13. Information Collected at Events

When you attend open houses or public events and provide your contact information, you consent to receiving communications from us as outlined in our Communication Consent section. Your information will be used solely for real estate purposes and shared with authorized parties, such as lenders or inspectors, as necessary to fulfill your real estate needs. You may withdraw your consent at any time by following the opt-out instructions provided in our communications.

14. Opt-Out Options

You have the right to opt out of certain communications at any time. You can:

Reply “STOP” to any text message to stop receiving text communications.
Click “Unsubscribe” at the bottom of our emails to stop receiving marketing emails.
Contact us at [Insert Phone Number] to be added to our “Do Not Call” list for phone communications.
Send a written request to [Insert Email Address] to opt out of physical mailings.

Your opt-out preferences will be processed promptly, and we will confirm your changes.

15. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When changes are made, we will notify you by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the effective date. In some cases, we may also provide additional notice, such as sending an email notification or displaying a banner on the Website. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.