Vincent Costa Real Estate Privacy Policy
Effective Date: December 2, 2024
Last Updated: December 2, 2024
Vincent Costa Real Estate values your privacy and is committed to protecting your Personally Identifiable Information (PII). This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information in accordance with applicable laws, including the California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA), the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), and the CAN-SPAM Act.
Information We Collect
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We collect the following types of PII:
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Name, email address, mailing address, and phone number.
Additional details as needed to provide our services.
We may also collect non-personally identifiable information, such as browser type and operating system, for site optimization.
When We Collect Information
We collect information when you:
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Fill out forms on our site.
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Register, subscribe to our newsletter, or respond to surveys.
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Interact with features like property searches or community links.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected to:
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Enhance your browsing and service experience.
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Respond to inquiries or requests.
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Send updates about services, transactions, or marketing promotions.
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Improve website functionality and analyze traffic.
How We Protect Your Information
We take reasonable steps to secure your data:
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Regular security scans and malware detection.
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SSL encryption for secure data transmission (if not yet implemented, prioritize this upgrade immediately).
Cookies
We use cookies to:
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Enhance user experience and website performance.
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Understand preferences and track site usage.
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Serve relevant advertisements.
You can adjust your cookie preferences through browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit functionality on our site.
Third-Party Sharing
We do not sell or trade your PII. We share data only with trusted partners who help us operate our website or provide services, provided they agree to confidentiality.
Non-PII may be shared with third parties for marketing and analytical purposes.
Third-Party Links and Google Services
We use Google AdSense and analytics services. Google uses cookies to deliver ads based on user behavior. You can adjust ad settings here or opt-out via the Network Advertising Initiative.
Compliance with Privacy Laws
California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA):
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Users can visit our site anonymously.
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Any changes to this policy will be posted on this page.
Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA):
We do not market to or knowingly collect data from children under 13.
CAN-SPAM Act:
We only send commercial emails to users who have opted in.
Users can unsubscribe via the link in our emails or by contacting us directly.
How We Handle Do Not Track (DNT) Signals
We honor DNT browser settings and do not track or plant cookies when DNT is enabled.
What Happens in Case of a Data Breach
If a data breach occurs, we will notify affected users via email within 7 business days.
Your Rights
You can:
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Access or update your personal information.
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Opt-out of marketing emails.
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Request the deletion of your data by contacting us.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this policy, please contact us:
Vincent Costa Real Estate
Website
3 Windemere Terrace, Washington, NJ 07882
Email: vincent@vincentcosta.com
Phone: 908-242-6782