Dated: May 25, 2018
1. INTRODUCTION
AGREEMENT AND PARTIES. HBB Real Estate, Inc. (“Company”) respects the privacy of the visitors to the Company website at www.estatematchrealty.com (“website” or “site”). This privacy policy (“privacy policy” or “policy”) is an agreement between Company and you, as the user of the website (“you”). This agreement tells you when this policy is effective, what information Company collects from you, how Company might use it, how you can review or change the personal information you provided to Company, how Company may change this policy, and the steps Company takes to ensure that your personal information is protected.
2. AGREEMENT TO TERMS OF PRIVACY POLICY AND TERMS OF USE
AGREEMENT TO TERMS. All activities in which you may engage on this website are voluntary. You are not required to provide any personal information to Company unless you choose to access features on this site which require such information. If you do not agree with the terms of this policy or other terms of use on this website, then you should immediately exit this website and discontinue use of the site. If you do not agree with the terms of Company’s privacy policy and the Terms of Use posted herein, please exit this website without providing Company with any of your personal information. The Terms of Use of this site are expressly incorporated herein by reference and made a part of this policy. By using the website, you signify that you agree to the terms of this privacy policy as well as to the website’s Terms of Use.
3. EFFECTIVE DATE OF AND CHANGES TO PRIVACY POLICY
EFFECTIVE DATES. This privacy policy is effective as of the date above, and will remain in effect except with respect to any of its provisions that are changed in the future, in which case the changes will become effective on the date they are posted on the website or Company otherwise notifies you of the changes. Company reserves the right to change this privacy policy at any time. Changes, modifications, additions, or deletions will be effective immediately on their posting to this site. You should check this policy periodically as its terms may change from time to time. Your continued use of the site after Company posts any such modifications will constitute your acknowledgment of the modified policy and your agreement to abide and be bound by the modified policy. Company will also revise the “last updated” date found at the beginning of this privacy policy when Company posts changes to it.
4. POLICY APPLICABLE TO ONLINE ACTIVITIES ONLY
DISCLAIMERS. The privacy policy does not extend to anything that is inherent in the operation of the Internet and is therefore beyond Company’s control, and is not to be applied in any manner contrary to applicable law or governmental regulation. This online privacy policy only applies to information collected through this site. This privacy policy does not apply to any information Company may collect from you in any place other than this website.
5. PERSONAL INFORMATION COMPANY MAY COLLECT
TYPES OF INFORMATION COLLECTED. Company may ask you for certain information referred to on this site as “personal information,” which includes information that pertains to your identity. Such information may include, but is not limited to, items such as your name, address, date of birth, age, gender, e-mail address, telephone number, or credit card or debit card number. You may be required to provide personal information to access or use certain parts of the website or features of the site. If you do not provide the requested personal information, you may not be able to access or use the features of the site where such information is requested. By providing any personal information, you are thereby consenting to and acknowledging this policy.
6. GENERAL INFORMATION WE MAY COLLECT
TYPES OF INFORMATION COLLECTED. Company may also collect general information resulting from your activity on the site. This may include anonymous “traffic data” or tracking information provided by the website’s host or similar provider of such information (i.e., Google Analytics) that does not personally identify you, but may be helpful for marketing purposes or for improving the services Company offers. In addition, Company may use anonymous IP addresses to help diagnose problems with Company’s server, to administer Company’s site, or to display the content according to your preferences. Traffic and transaction information may also be shared with business partners and advertisers on an aggregate and anonymous basis. Company may also draw inferences from this information, aggregate this information, and use this information to inform the operation of the website, enhance your website experience, or for any other lawful purpose. Such information shall be governed by this policy in the same manner as any other personal information.
There may be other instances in which Company collects information from you that is more general in nature (“general information”). Such information may include your Internet Protocol (IP) address, which enables Company to identify your computer or device on a Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) network, which includes the World Wide Web. Your computer has an IP address, which is required in order for you to communicate with others via the Internet. Such general information, including the click stream data and cookies, as mentioned below, may be collected from you whenever you access the site, whether or not you provide Company with any personal information.
6.1. Click Stream Data
When you visit the website, Company may also collect “click stream data” (server address, domain name). This information can be combined with information you have provided to Company by registering, or by some other action, and which will enable Company to analyze and better customize your visits. Company may use click stream data for traffic analysis or e-commerce analysis of the website, to determine which features of the website are most or least effective or useful to you.
6.2. Cookies
Company may also use cookies to gather information about your visits to the website and enhance your experience. More information on how Company uses cookies is available in the section “Use of Cookies.”
7. GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOU
USE OF GENERAL INFORMATION. Company primarily uses the personal information you provide and any general information Company receives from you to provide products and services to you, including, but not limited to, the following:
To administer a content promotion survey or other site and to provide you with the relevant products or services (for example, to deliver a prize or discount you may have won in a contest).
To send you information or materials via e-mail about products, offers, and news Company thinks might interest you. This information may relate to products, offers, and news about Company or its licensees or selected commercial partners. Company will send you this information unless you have expressly opted-out of receiving e-mails from the Company, and you consent to receive such information by your use of the Site. If you no longer wish to receive any e-mails from Company, or if you want to modify your personal data or want your personal data to be deleted from Company’s database, see Section 12.
To analyze visits to the website and learn about the interests of visitors in aggregate and also on a personal level to better understand your interests and needs, so Company can improve its products and services and deliver the type of content, features and promotions that you are most interested in.
8. PROTECTION OF YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION AND GENERAL INFORMATION
8.1. Security Measures
In order to protect both the personal information and the general information that Company receives from you through the website, Company has implemented various security measures, including but not limited to measures put in place by Company’s web host, Bluehost.
8.2. Risk of Interception
Whenever you give out personal information online there is a risk that third parties may intercept and use that information. While Company strives to protect your personal information and privacy, Company cannot guarantee the security of any information you disclose online. By using this site, you expressly acknowledge and agree that Company does not guarantee the security of any data provided to or received by Company through this site and that any personal information, general information, or other data or information received from you through the site is provided at your own risk, which you expressly assume.
9. USE OF THIS SITE BY MINORS
9.1. Registration Declined
Company intends that only persons who are 18 years or older use this website. Personal registration information submitted by a person under the age of 18 will not be accepted. Any general information provided by a person under the age of 18 and gathered (for example, through the use of cookies) during his or her visit may be used as indicated in this policy (see Section 6). Company is committed to protecting the privacy of children and has no intention of collecting personal data from children under the age of 18. We encourage parents and guardians of children under 18 to regularly check and monitor their children’s use of e-mail and other activities online.
9.2. Notice Concerning Children
PLEASE NOTE: The website is a general audience site, and does not direct any of our content specifically at children under 18 years of age. Company understands and is committed to respecting the sensitive nature of children’s privacy online. If Company learns or has reason to suspect that a site user is under age 18, Company will promptly delete any personal information in that user’s account.
10. THIRD PARTIES
10.1. Disclosing Information to Third Parties
WHO MAY HAVE ACCESS TO YOUR INFORMATION. Other than to the companies belonging to Company for the purposes set out above, and except as described in this policy, Company does not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information or general information to third parties without informing you in advance. Company may provide some of its services through contractual arrangements with affiliates, services providers, partners and other third parties (collectively, “service partners”). Company’s service partners may use your personal information to operate the website and deliver their services. For example, your data may be transferred to website hosting partners and other parties who assist in designing and operating the website, executing services, or helping Company analyze collected data. These parties will only use your data for the purpose of carrying out the work as agreed with Company and will be required to keep the information confidential. Company will encourage our service partners to adopt and post privacy policies. However, the use of your personal information by service partners is governed by the privacy policies of those service partners and is not subject to Company’s control.
10.2. Security
RELEASE OF INFORMATION. Company will release personal or general information without your consent for security purposes, when required by law, or to prevent imminent harm to any person or entity. Company will disclose personal or general information upon receipt of a court order or subpoena, or to cooperate with a law enforcement investigation, which may include responding to requests and court orders from jurisdictions outside the United States. Company fully cooperates with law enforcement agencies in identifying those who use Company services for illegal activities. Company reserves the right to report to law enforcement agencies any activities that we in good faith believe to be unlawful, as determined in Company’s sole discretion. Release of your personal data for security purposes, as described in this agreement to any person or entity under any circumstances shall be based on a determination made solely by Company, exercising Company’s own discretion, permission for which is expressly granted by you to Company in accordance with this policy.
10.3. Links to Third Parties
PURPOSE OF LINKS. For your convenience and to improve the usage of the website Company may insert links to third parties on this site. This privacy policy does not apply to such third party websites. These links take you outside our service and off the Company’s site and are beyond Company’s control. This includes links from partners that may use Company’s logos as part of a co-branding agreement. The sites those links can take you to have their own separate privacy policy and although Company seeks to protect the integrity of the website, Company is not liable for the content and activities of those sites. Your visits and access to such websites is at your own risk. Please note that those other sites may send their own cookies to users, collect data, or solicit personal information.
11. AUTOMATIC COLLECTION
COOKIES. A cookie is a small string of information that the website you visit transfers to your computer for identification purposes. Cookies can be used to follow your activity on the website and that information helps websites to understand your preferences and improve your website experience. Cookies are also used for such activities as remembering your user name and password, if you use such a feature on this site. You can turn off all cookies in the event you prefer not to receive them. You can also have your computer warn you whenever cookies are being used. For both options, adjust your browser settings (such as Mozilla, Firefox, or Internet Explorer). There are also software products available that can manage cookies for you. Please be aware, however, that when you choose to reject cookies, this choice may limit the functionality of the website and you may lose access to some of its features.
12. DELETING OR MODIFYING PERSONAL INFORMATION
CHANGING YOUR INFORMATION. You may opt out of receiving any e-mails from Company at any time. Additionally, you can choose to have all your personal information deleted from Company’s database.
If you have any questions about this Policy or Company’s practices related to this Site, or if you would like to have Company remove your information from Company’s database, please contact Company at the following email address: info@estatematchrealty.com. Company encourages you to promptly update your personal information when it changes.
QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS
CONTACT INFORMATION. If you have any questions or comments relating to our website or the privacy policy, send an e-mail to info@estatematchrealty.com