Effective Date: January 16, 2025
Revised: February 22, 2025
Next Step Realty (“we,” “us,” “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, www.nextsteprealty.us (the “Site”). By using our Site, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect personal and non-personal information about you in the following ways:
a. Information You Provide:
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Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
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Details related to your real estate inquiries, transactions, or preferences.
b. Automatically Collected Information:
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IP address, browser type, operating system, and device information.
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Pages visited, time spent on the Site, and other analytics.
c. Information from Third Parties:
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Publicly available data or information provided by third-party service providers, such as credit bureaus or marketing firms.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected for the following purposes:
- To provide and improve our services, including real estate listings, consultations, and transactions.
- To communicate with you regarding your inquiries, updates, or marketing communications (with your consent).
- To personalize your experience on the Site.
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service.
3. Mobile Information Sharing
We respect your privacy and do not share your mobile information with third parties for marketing purposes without your explicit consent. Your mobile number and related data will only be used for the purposes outlined in this policy, including service-related communications, appointment reminders, and updates you have opted in to receive.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: With vendors or partners who assist in providing services, such as title companies, mortgage brokers, or marketing firms.
- Legal Requirements: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, subpoenas, or court orders.
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, sale, or transfer of company assets.
5. Data Transfer Commitment
We are committed to not transferring your personal data to external organizations without your consent, except under the following circumstances:
- Legal compliance: If required by law, court order, or regulatory request.
- Service provision: When necessary to provide the requested services, such as processing transactions with title companies or mortgage lenders.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to:
- Enhance Site functionality and user experience.
- Analyze Site usage and performance.
- Deliver targeted advertising.
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit some features of the Site.
7. Your Privacy Choices
- Access and Correction: You may request access to or correction of your personal information.
- Opt-Out: You can opt out of receiving marketing emails by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our emails.
- Do Not Track: We honor “Do Not Track” signals where required by law.
To exercise your rights, please contact us at [email protected].
8. Data Security & Protection Measures
We implement strict administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information, including:
- Strict access controls: Only authorized personnel have access to sensitive data.
- Regular security audits: We conduct periodic reviews to prevent unauthorized data sharing.
- Encryption & Secure Storage: Personal data is encrypted and securely stored to prevent breaches.
While we take strong security measures, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we are committed to continuously improving our protection measures.
9. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware of such data, we will delete it promptly.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with the “Effective Date” updated. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Next Step Realty
2100 N. Eastern Ave, Suite 8
Moore, OK 73160
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 405.896.9620
State and Local Compliance: This Privacy Policy complies with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including but not limited to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where applicable. If you are a resident of a state with specific privacy laws, you may have additional rights. Please contact us to learn more about your rights.