Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to https://homes-for-sale-in-shepparton.thebestlocalpro.com (hereinafter referred to as “HFSIS,” “we,” or “our”). We are committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard data when you interact with our website, applications, services, and products.

Scope

This policy covers all aspects of HFSIS, including but not limited to:

  1. Our official website at https://homes-for-sale-in-shepparton.thebestlocalpro.com.
  2. Any mobile or desktop applications developed by us and made available for download.
  3. Online services and tools offered through our platform.
  4. Products and services accessed or utilized through HFSIS.

Please note that this policy does not extend to third-party platforms, apps, or services that you may access through links on our site. These entities have their own privacy practices, governed by separate privacy policies.

Processing Activities

This Privacy Policy governs your interactions with us when:

  1. You sign up and use our applications or services as an authorized user.
  2. You visit any of our websites linked to this Privacy Policy.
  3. We communicate with you via email, phone calls, text messages (SMS), or other channels, including newsletters, promotional materials, surveys, and support requests.

Personal Data Collection

We collect various categories of personal data, which can include:

  1. Account Information: This includes your user name, login ID, and password required for accessing your account on our platform.
  2. Payment Information: Details such as credit/debit card numbers, expiration dates, and billing addresses are collected for processing transactions.
  3. Financial Information: We may gather data related to your financial status or history, if voluntarily provided during registration or profile setup.
  4. Purchase Information: Records of products or services purchased through our platform, including quantities and transaction amounts.
  5. Mobile Device Identifiers: Unique device identifiers, advertising IDs, or similar information from your mobile device.
  6. Location Data: Your geographic location data if you choose to share it during account setup or while using our location-based services.
  7. Feedback and Reviews: Any comments, reviews, or ratings you provide for products or services on our platform.
  8. Social Media Information: If you log in or connect your social media accounts with our platform, we may access your public profile information from these platforms.
  9. Product Information: Details about the products you view, search for, or purchase on our website.

We collect this data through multiple channels: user input forms, account settings, interactions with our applications and websites, automated tracking technologies (like cookies), and third-party partners who provide us with aggregated or de-identified data.

Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and gather analytics on website usage. Cookies are small text files stored in your browser that serve various purposes:

  1. Strictly Necessary: These cookies enable core functionality, such as allowing you to log in, navigate the site, and access secure areas of our platform.
  2. Preference: They remember user preferences, language settings, and display personalization.
  3. Analytics: Analytics cookies help us track website usage, gather user feedback, and understand how visitors engage with our content.

Users can exercise control over non-essential (i.e., analytics and advertising) cookies through our Cookie Manager tool or by adjusting browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may impact your user experience on our site.

Retention and Deletion

We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, plus an additional period to comply with legal obligations or resolve disputes. Once the retention period expires or upon request, we delete or anonymize the data to prevent direct identification.

Security Measures

HFSIS implements robust security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These include:

  1. Encryption of data at rest and in transit using industry-standard protocols.
  2. Secure third-party processing partners who adhere to strict privacy and security standards.
  3. Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.
  4. Training of our team members on data protection best practices.

Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under the age of 18 (or a lower age as defined by applicable law in your jurisdiction). If you believe we have collected such data, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete it.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, including:

  1. Access: The right to request access to the personal data we hold about you.
  2. Rectification: The right to correct or update inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
  3. Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): The right to request the deletion of your personal data, under certain circumstances.
  4. Restriction: The right to limit the processing of your personal data, in certain situations.
  5. Portability: The right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used format, and to transfer it to another controller.
  6. Objection: The right to object to the processing of your personal data for specific purposes.
  7. Non-Discrimination: The right to be free from discrimination when exercising any of your data protection rights.

To exercise these rights or if you have any data-related queries, please contact our Data Protection Officer using the details provided below. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and in line with applicable law.

Changes to Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any material changes will be clearly communicated through our website or by directly notifying users. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your personal data.

Contact Information

For any privacy-related inquiries, including requests to unsubscribe, correct or delete your data, or to exercise your rights under applicable law:

We value your trust in providing us with your personal information, and we strive to protect it vigorously.