Privacy

Privacy Policy for Howard Hanna – Allen Tate | Beverly-Hanks Luxury Homes and Large Acreage Listing Broker Dwain Ammons

Effective Date: October 20, 2024

At Howard Hanna – Allen Tate | Beverly-Hanks, listing broker Dwain Ammons and his firm are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the safety of your personal information. We understand that trust is fundamental in the luxury real estate market, and we take our fiduciary responsibilities seriously. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you interact with our website and services.

1. Commitment to Privacy and Fiduciary Responsibility

As a trusted real estate brokerage, protecting client information is of the utmost importance. When working with signed clients, Dwain Ammons and the Howard Hanna – Allen Tate | Beverly-Hanks team adhere to the highest standards of confidentiality and professionalism. We are dedicated to safeguarding the personal, financial, and property-related information entrusted to us. Our fiduciary duty to clients means we take all necessary measures to ensure your data is protected and used only in your best interests.

2. Information We Collect

When you visit our website or communicate with us, we may collect certain information that helps us provide better services, such as:

• Personal Information: If you fill out a contact form, call us, or email us, you may be asked to provide personal information such as your name, phone number, email address, and property details. This information is used solely for the purpose of responding to your inquiries and providing personalized real estate services.
• Browsing Information: We may collect non-personal information about your interactions with our website, such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited. This information helps us enhance the user experience and improve our website’s functionality.
• Cookies: Our website may use cookies to improve your browsing experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device to help us remember your preferences and understand how you use our site. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

3. How We Use Your Information

The information collected is used for the following purposes:

• To Provide Real Estate Services: We use your personal information to understand your real estate needs and deliver services that are tailored to your requirements, such as property searches, listings, and market analysis.
• To Communicate with You: We may use your contact details to respond to inquiries, send updates about properties, or provide information about our services. We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes without your explicit consent.
• To Improve Our Website: Non-personal information helps us identify how users interact with our website, allowing us to optimize its design and features.

4. Website Security and SSL Technology

Our website is protected by Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology, which encrypts the data transmitted between your browser and our server. SSL ensures that any personal information you submit via forms on our website is secure and protected from unauthorized access.

5. Protecting Client Information with Due Diligence

When you become a signed client, we adhere to strict confidentiality policies to safeguard your personal and financial information. We maintain secure records and take precautionary measures to prevent unauthorized access or data breaches. Our commitment to fiduciary responsibility means that your privacy is always a priority, and your information is handled with the utmost care.

6. Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third parties. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

8. Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to request access to, correct, or delete the personal information we hold about you. If you wish to exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page, and the effective date will be revised accordingly.

10. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about our Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact Dwain Ammons at:

• Phone: (828) 273-9848
• Secure Contact Form: [Visit the contact page on our website]

Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting it. With SSL technology and strict confidentiality protocols, you can browse our website and interact with our team knowing that your information is secure. We take our fiduciary responsibility seriously, ensuring that client information is always handled with the utmost care.