Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how White Sands REI (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, safeguards, and discloses your information when you interact with our website and services. By using our website, you consent to the collection, use, and sharing of your information as outlined in this policy.

Information We Collect

We gather various types of information to enhance our services and provide you with personalized experiences.

Information You Provide to Us

• Subscription and Forms: When you subscribe to our newsletter, fill out a form, or submit property information on our site, we collect information you provide. This may include your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and any other details you choose to share.
• Transactions: If you order or register on our site, we may collect personal information necessary to complete your request. You have the option to visit our site anonymously, although this may limit your access to certain features.

Automated Information Collection

• Analytics: We use Google Analytics to collect data about your visit, such as your IP address, browser type, and operating system. This information helps us improve the user experience and does not identify individual users. Learn more about how Google Analytics collects and processes data.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

• Cookies Usage: We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, gather general visitor information, and track visits to our site. You can manage cookie preferences and opt-out through your browser settings.
• Third-Party Remarketing: We engage in remarketing efforts with third-party vendors, including Google AdWords and Facebook, to advertise across the internet. These vendors use cookies to serve ads based on someone’s past visits to our website, helping us reach people interested in our services.

How We Use Your Information

Your information is utilized in the following ways:

• To Process Transactions: We do not sell, exchange, transfer, or give your information to any other company without your consent, except to deliver the product or service you have requested.
• To Send Periodic Emails: The email address you provide will be used to send you information, respond to inquiries, and fulfill other requests or questions.

Protecting Your Information

We implement several security measures to ensure the safety of your personal information:

• Security Practices: We employ robust security protocols when you enter, submit, or access your personal information, aiming to prevent unauthorized access.

Disclosure of Information

• No Selling or Trading: We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personally identifiable information to outside parties, except under the following circumstances:
  • Trusted Third Parties: We may share information with trusted third-party partners who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or serving you. These parties agree to keep this information confidential.
  • Legal Obligations: We may disclose your information when necessary to comply with the law, enforce our site policies, or protect our or others’ rights, property, or safety.
  • Aggregate Data: We may provide non-personally identifiable visitor information to other parties for marketing, advertising, or other uses.

Third-Party Links

Occasionally, at our discretion, we may include or offer third-party products or services on our website. These third-party sites have separate and independent privacy policies. We have no responsibility for the content and activities of these linked sites but aim to protect the integrity of our site.

Third-Party Services

• Payment Processors: Some third-party service providers, such as payment gateways, have their own privacy policies regarding the information we must provide for your purchase-related transactions. We encourage you to read their privacy policies to understand how your personal information will be handled.
• International Transfers: Your information may be subject to the laws of the jurisdictions where the service provider or its facilities are located. For example, if you are located in the EU and your transaction is processed by a payment gateway in the United States, your information may be disclosed under U.S. law, including the USA PATRIOT Act.

Compliance with Privacy Laws

• California Online Privacy Protection Act: We comply with this act and will not distribute your personal information without your consent.
• Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA): We comply with COPPA and do not collect any information from anyone under 13 years of age. Our website and services are directed towards people who are at least 13 years old or older.

Personal, Financial, and Property Information

As a real estate services firm based in Gulf Breeze, FL, with a history of technology leadership along the Gulf Coast, we may require you to provide personal, property, or financial information to assist with your real estate needs. This information will be shared with outside parties only as needed to fulfill our services. Our owner, a US Navy veteran, emphasizes integrity and confidentiality in handling your information.

Online Privacy Policy Only

This Privacy Policy applies solely to information collected through our website and not to information collected offline.

Changes to Our Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or change our Privacy Policy at any time. Such changes will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review our Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed.

Contacting Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us using the information on our contact page.

This Privacy Policy was last updated on 11 May 2024.

White Sands REI is dedicated to protecting your privacy and providing a secure online experience. We are proud to serve the Gulf Coast community with integrity and commitment.

White Sands REI
GULF BREEZE, Florida USA