Privacy Policy

1) Scope

This policy applies to information collected through this website, including pages such as local news, events, market insights, profiles, and contact or consultation requests. It does not apply to third-party websites or services that may be linked from our pages.

2) Information We Collect

The information we collect depends on how you interact with the site. We may collect:

• Contact information you submit, such as your name, email address, phone number, and message details.
• Request details such as the town/community you are interested in and any preferences you provide.
• Usage data such as pages viewed, searches performed, and interaction patterns (often collected via logs or analytics tools).
• Device and technical data such as browser type, IP address, approximate location (city/state), and referral source.

3) How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide and improve local news, events, market insights, and site functionality.
• Process, route, and respond to your requests, including connecting you with a local expert or partner.
• Communicate with you about your inquiry and provide support.
• Maintain platform security, detect abuse, and prevent fraud/spam.
• Measure performance and improve user experience.

4) Sharing, Lead Distribution, and Third Parties

We may share or distribute the information you submit in order to respond to your request and provide services related to your needs. This may include sharing or distributing your information to:

• Local experts (for example, a real estate agent or broker whose profile you viewed, or a professional relevant to your inquiry).
• Affiliated companies under common ownership or control with us.
• Third-party partners that offer services connected to your request (for example, lenders, title/closing providers, home services, or other related providers), where permitted by applicable law.
• Service providers that help operate the website (hosting, analytics, security) and are permitted to use data only to perform services for us.
• Legal and compliance recipients when required by law or to protect rights and safety.

Third parties that receive your information may have their own privacy practices. We encourage you to review those practices when applicable.

5) Consent to Contact

By using HomesandNews, you acknowledge that we may collect and use information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you submit a form, request, or inquiry on HomesandNews, you expressly authorize and consent to being contacted regarding your request by (a) HomesandNews, (b) the local expert(s) you requested or who are relevant to your inquiry, and (c) our affiliated companies and third-party partners described above.

Contact may occur through phone calls, text messages (SMS), emails, and other reasonable communication methods. Where permitted by applicable law, contact may include the use of automated technology. Message and data rates may apply for texts.

You can opt out of certain communications by following unsubscribe instructions in an email, replying STOP to a text message (where applicable), or contacting us through our contact page. Opt-out requests do not apply to transactional or service-related communications about an active request.

6) Cookies and Similar Technologies

We may use cookies and similar technologies to keep the site working properly, remember preferences, and understand how visitors use our pages. You can control cookies through your browser settings. If you disable cookies, some features may not function as intended.

7) Analytics and Advertising

We may use analytics tools to understand traffic and improve content. These tools may collect information such as your IP address, device identifiers, and on-site behavior. If advertising or remarketing tools are used, providers may use cookies or similar technologies to deliver or measure ads.

8) Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. No website can guarantee absolute security.

9) Data Retention

We retain information for as long as needed to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, including to respond to your requests, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Retention periods may vary depending on the data type and purpose.

10) Your Choices and Privacy Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, such as requesting access, correction, deletion, or information about our data practices. To submit a privacy-related request, contact us using the information below.

In some jurisdictions, distributing lead information to third-party partners may be considered "sharing" or a "sale" of personal information. If you want to request an opt-out from such sharing where applicable, contact us and include "Privacy Opt-Out" in your message.

11) Children's Privacy

This site is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us so we can take appropriate steps.

12) Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last Updated" date at the top indicates when changes were last made. Your continued use of the site after updates means you accept the revised policy.

13) Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to submit a privacy request, contact us through our contact page: Contact HomesandNews.