The Leightons Team Real Estate (“we,” “us,” “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled securely and responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website, use our services, or interact with us.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
1.1 Personal Information:
- Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
- Property preferences, financial details (if shared), and other details relevant to real estate transactions.
1.2 Non-Personal Information:
- IP address, browser type, and device information.
- Pages visited on our website and time spent on the site (via cookies and analytics tools).
1.3 Information from Third Parties:
- Data from property listing platforms, referral sources, or public databases.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected for the following purposes:
- To provide real estate services: Facilitating property buying, selling, leasing, or valuation requests.
- To communicate with you: Responding to inquiries, sending updates, and sharing relevant information about our services.
- To improve our website and services: Analyzing usage patterns to enhance functionality and user experience.
- For marketing purposes: Sending newsletters, promotional emails, or offers related to real estate opportunities (only with your consent).
- To comply with legal requirements: Ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, or contractual obligations.
3. How We Protect Your Information
We implement a variety of security measures to safeguard your personal information, including:
- Secure servers and encrypted storage.
- Restricted access to personal data to authorized personnel only.
- Regular monitoring of systems for vulnerabilities and breaches.
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
4. Sharing Your Information
We may share your information with:
- Service Providers: Third parties that help us deliver services, such as mortgage brokers, title companies, or IT support providers.
- Marketing Partners: With your consent, for promotional purposes related to real estate services.
- Legal and Regulatory Authorities: If required by law or to protect our rights and property.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new entity.
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Recognize you when you return to our site.
- Provide a customized user experience.
- Analyze traffic and website performance.
You can adjust your cookie preferences in your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may limit certain website features.
6. Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access and Update: Request access to the information we hold about you and update it if necessary.
- Data Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal or contractual obligations.
- Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our emails or contacting us directly.
- Restrict Processing: Request limits on how your data is processed.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. Please review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover that a child’s information has been provided, we will delete it promptly.
9. International Users
If you are accessing our website from outside the United States, please note that your data will be transferred to and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your location.
10. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us:
The Leightons Team Real Estate
