Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to the website of Cheryl Towey, a licensed real estate salesperson with Weichert Realtors. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.

By using this website, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access or use our website.

Information We Collect

We may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect via our website includes:

• Personal Data: When you submit a contact form, request a home valuation, or sign up for our newsletter, we may collect personally identifiable information, such as your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and property preferences.
• Financial Information: For mortgage calculations or pre-qualification inquiries, we may collect financial data necessary to provide accurate estimates and guidance.
• Property Information: Details about properties you are interested in buying or selling, including addresses, preferences, and timeline.
• Derivative Data: Information our servers automatically collect when you access our website, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, access times, and pages viewed.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We may use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect in the following ways:

• To provide, operate, and maintain our website and services
• To respond to your inquiries, comments, and questions
• To assist you in your real estate search, property valuation, or home selling process
• To send you marketing communications, newsletters, and updates about our services (you may opt out at any time)
• To improve our website functionality and user experience
• To analyze usage trends and optimize our marketing strategies
• To prevent fraud and enhance security
• To comply with legal obligations and industry regulations

How We Protect Your Information

We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. Your information is stored on secure servers and is only accessible by authorized personnel who are required to keep the information confidential.

While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we are committed to protecting your data to the best of our ability.

Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We may share your information in the following situations:

• With Your Consent: We may disclose your information when you give us explicit permission to do so.
• Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, such as email marketing platforms, analytics providers, and MLS databases.
• Business Partners: In connection with real estate transactions, we may share your information with mortgage lenders, home inspectors, title companies, and other professionals involved in the transaction.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms, MLS listings, and partner services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Your Rights and Choices

You have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access and Update: You may request access to the personal information we hold about you and request corrections or updates.
• Opt-Out: You may opt out of receiving marketing communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails or contacting us directly.
• Delete Information: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.
• Cookies: You can set your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, some features of our website may not function properly without cookies.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such information.

Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.