COMMITMENT TO YOUR PRIVACY
This site is owned and operated by 1st United Realtors. Your privacy on the Internet is of the utmost importance to us. At 1st United Realtors, we want to make your experience online satisfying and safe.
Because we gather certain types of information about our users, we feel you should fully understand the terms and conditions surrounding the capture and use of that information. This privacy statement discloses what information we gather and how we use it.
Definition of the Information 1st United Realtors Gathers and Keeps Track Of
1st United Realtors gathers two types of information about users:
- Information that users provide through optional, voluntary submissions. These are voluntary submissions to contact us, request information about real estate services, receive electronic communications, and participate in polls and surveys.
- Information 1st United Realtors gathers through aggregated tracking information derived mainly by tallying page views throughout our site. This information allows us to better tailor our content to visitors’ needs and to better understand our audience. Under no circumstances does 1st United Realtors divulge any information about an individual user to a third party.
1st United Realtors Gathers User Information In The Following Processes:
Optional Voluntary Information
We offer the following services, which require some type of voluntary submission of personal information by users:
1. Electronic Communications.
We may offer electronic updates or communications to users. 1st United Realtors gathers the email addresses of users who voluntarily subscribe or submit inquiries. Users may remove themselves from these communications by following the unsubscribe link provided or by contacting us directly.
2. Contact Forms.
Users may submit contact forms to request information about buying, selling, or other real estate services. Information submitted is used solely to respond to the request.
3. “Email this to a friend” Service.
Our site users may choose to electronically forward a link, listing, or page to someone else by clicking “email this to a friend.” The user must provide their email address and the recipient’s email address. This information is used only to send the message and identify the sender. It is not used for any other purpose.
4. Polling.
We may offer interactive polls so users can share opinions and see aggregated responses. Poll responses are not identifiable to any particular user. 1st United Realtors may use a system to prevent duplicate voting. This system is not correlated with personal user information.
5. Surveys.
1st United Realtors may occasionally conduct surveys to better understand visitor needs and improve our services. Aggregated survey data may be reviewed internally. We never share information about specific individuals with third parties.
CHILDREN
Consistent with the Federal Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 (COPPA), we will never knowingly request personally identifiable information from anyone under the age of 13 without parental consent.
USAGE TRACKING
1st United Realtors tracks user traffic patterns throughout our site. We do not correlate this information with data about individual users. We may break down usage statistics according to domain name, browser type, device type, and similar technical data obtained from the browser.
We may track and catalog search terms entered on our site, but this tracking is never associated with individual users. We use this information to determine which areas of the site are most useful and to improve overall performance and content.
COOKIES
We may place a text file called a “cookie” in the browser files of your computer. The cookie itself does not contain personal information, although it may enable us to relate site usage to information you have knowingly provided. A cookie cannot read data from your hard drive or access cookies created by other sites.
1st United Realtors uses cookies to track site usage patterns. You may refuse cookies by adjusting your browser settings. Most site content is accessible without cookies, though some features may not function as intended.
USE OF INFORMATION
1st United Realtors uses any information voluntarily provided by users to respond to inquiries, provide requested information, and improve site content and services.
As stated above, we use voluntarily provided information to communicate with users and respond to requests. 1st United Realtors does not sell, rent, or share personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
We use aggregated tracking information to evaluate site performance and user interest. We do not track individual reading behavior, only overall page performance.
1st United Realtors may create aggregate reports on site usage patterns for internal analysis. These reports do not contain identifiable personal information. We will not disclose information about any individual user except to comply with applicable law or valid legal process or to protect the safety of users or the public.
SHARING OF THE INFORMATION
1st United Realtors uses the above-described information to tailor site content and improve services. We will not share information about individual users with any third party, except as required by law or legal process or to protect personal safety.
SECURITY
1st United Realtors operates secure systems protected by standard security measures. Access to user information is limited to authorized individuals only. Security practices are reviewed periodically.
OPT-OUT POLICY
We give users choices wherever practical, including:
- Opting not to submit personal information
- Opting out of electronic communications
YOUR CONSENT
By using this site, you consent to the collection and use of this information by 1st United Realtors. If we change this privacy policy, we will post those changes on this page so you remain aware of what information we collect, how we use it, and under what circumstances we disclose it.