Privacy Policy
Shaheen, Ruth, Martin & Fonville Real Estate (“SRMFRE,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website or communicate with us.
Who We Are
Our website address is: https://www.srmfre.com.
Information We Collect
Personal Information We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including your name, email address, phone number, and any details you submit through forms, inquiries, or communications with us.
Comments When visitors leave comments on our website, we collect the information shown in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser information to help detect spam.
An anonymized version of your email address may be shared with the Gravatar service to determine if you use it. After approval, your profile image may be visible publicly with your comment. Gravatar’s privacy policy is available at https://automattic.com/privacy/.
Media
If you upload images to our website, please avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors may be able to download images and extract location data if it is included.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to improve functionality and user experience. If you leave a comment, you may choose to save your name, email address, and website in cookies for convenience. These cookies last for one year.
Temporary cookies may be set to determine whether your browser accepts cookies. These do not contain personal information.
Login cookies and display preference cookies may be used if applicable and expire based on standard session settings.
Content editing cookies may be stored temporarily and do not contain personal data. You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features of the site may not function properly.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Our website may include embedded content such as videos, images, or articles. Embedded content behaves as if you visited the third-party website directly. These external websites may collect data about you, use cookies, or track interactions in accordance with their own privacy policies.
Mobile Numbers and Text Messaging
If you provide your mobile phone number, it may be used to communicate with you regarding real estate services, transaction updates, appointment confirmations, or information you have specifically requested. Important disclosures: Mobile numbers are collected only with user consent. We do not sell, rent, or share mobile numbers with third parties for marketing or promotional purposes. Message frequency may vary. Standard message and data rates may apply. You may opt out of text messages at any time by replying STOP. You may request assistance by replying HELP. Consent to receive text messages is not a condition of purchasing services.
How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to: Respond to inquiries and provide requested services Communicate about transactions or appointments Improve website functionality and performance Maintain security and prevent spam or misuse
Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell or share personal information for marketing purposes. Information may be shared only with trusted service providers as necessary to operate our website or deliver requested services, and only in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email for security purposes.
How Long We Retain Your Data
Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely to help recognize and approve follow-up comments. If you create an account on our website, we store the personal information you provide in your user profile. You may view, edit, or delete your personal information at any time, except your username. Website administrators may also access this information for administrative purposes.
Your Rights Over Your Data
You may request: A copy of the personal data we have about you Deletion of your personal data This does not include data we are required to retain for legal, administrative, or security purposes.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through our website at https://www.srmfre.com.
