This privacy policy explains how
RE/MAX Metro Realty Inc.
(“we” or “us”) collects, uses, and discloses personal information about our customers,
prospective customers, and visitors to our website at
http://www.shortsaleseattlemetro.com.
This Privacy Policy includes and incorporates by reference the California Privacy
Addendum (below). By using our Website (as defined below), you accept and consent to
the practices described in the Privacy Policy.
This Privacy Policy applies to information we collect when you interact with us in
person or online via our website. It does not apply to information collected by any
third party (including our affiliates and subsidiaries), including through any
application or content (such as advertising) that may link to or be accessible from
or on our Website. By interacting with us online, you are accepting the practices
described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices,
please do not interact with us online or use our Website. This policy may change from
time to time. Your continued interaction with us online after we make changes is deemed
to be acceptance of those changes, so please check the policy periodically for updates.
1. What Information About Customers Do We Gather?
The information we learn from customers helps us personalize and continually improve
your experience on our Website. Here are the types of information we gather.
Information You Give Us: We receive and store any information you enter
on our Website or give us in any other way, which might include your name, username,
password, email address, physical address, billing address, phone number, fax number,
employer name, other demographic information (e.g., gender, age range), and social media
information (e.g., username, profile picture). In some cases, we may also collect
information you provide about others, such as if you provide information about members
of your household. You can choose not to provide certain information, but then you might
not be able to take advantage of many of our features.
SMS messaging specifics: in addition to the above, when you opt-in to our
SMS messaging service, we collect your mobile phone number and any other information you
provide us during the opt-in process. This information is used to send text messages
regarding our products, services, and promotions.
By using our SMS service, you agree to receive text messages from us, which may be sent by
an automated system. You can opt-out of receiving text messages at any time by replying
STOP to our message.
Information We Collect Automatically: We automatically collect and store
certain types of information whenever you interact with our Website, emails, or
advertisements and other content such as searches completed, properties viewed,
properties saved, searches saved, emails opened, and login history. Like many websites,
we and our service providers may use cookies, web beacons, and other technologies to
collect such information, which may include but is not limited to the type of
browser/device/hardware you use, access times, pages viewed, your IP address, and any
referring links through which you access our Website.
Information from Other Sources: We might receive information about you
from other sources and add it to information we collect about you.
2. How Are Cookies Used?
Cookies are unique identifiers that we transfer to your device to enable our systems to
recognize your device and to provide personalized advertisements on other websites and
storage of preferences between visits. For example, we use tracking features from
services such as Google AdSense, Google AdWords, and Bing Ads that set a cookie in your
browser when you visit our Website or click on one of our advertisements. We also use
certain features of Google Analytics to collect data about web traffic, such as
Remarketing with Google Analytics, Google Display Network Impression Reporting,
DoubleClick Platform integrations, and Google Analytics Demographics and Interest
Reporting.
Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. If you prefer, you can usually
prevent your browser from accepting new cookies, have the browser notify you when you
receive a new cookie, or disable cookies altogether through the browser’s Help feature.
Additionally, you can disable or delete similar data used by browser add-ons, such as
Flash cookies, by changing the add-on’s settings or visiting the website of its
manufacturer. For more information about disabling Flash cookies, see
http://www.adobe.com/products/flashplayer/security. Because cookies allow you to take
advantage of some of our Website’s essential features, we recommend that you leave them
turned on. For instance, if you block or otherwise reject our cookies, you may not be
able to use our products and services that require you to sign in to an online account.
3. How Do We Respond to Do Not Track Signals ?
Many web browsers support Do Not Track technology, which allows you to automatically
transmit a Do Not Track signal or preference to websites you visit indicating that you
do not wish to be tracked. We do not currently respond to Do Not Track browser settings
or signals on our Website. For more information about “Do Not Track,” please visit
https://www.allaboutdnt.com.
4. How Does our Website Use the Information It Receives?
We may use information about you for various purposes, including, but not limited to,
the following:
- Presenting our Website and its contents to you;
- Providing you with information, products, or services that you request from us
- Processing your requests and sending you related information and confirmations;
- Managing your account(s) and sending you updates, security alerts, and support and administrative messages;
- Communicating with you via social media platforms;
- Personalizing your online experience and providing advertisements, content, or features that match your profile and interests
- Monitoring and analyzing trends, usage, and activities;
- Administering sweepstakes, contests, promotions, and surveys;
- Legal compliance (e.g., assisting law enforcement and responding to legal/regulatory inquiries);
- In any other way we may describe when you provide the information; and
- For any other purpose with your consent.
- Sending you SMS messages
We may also use your information to communicate with you about products, services,
offers, promotions, rewards, and events that may be of interest to you. If you prefer to
opt out of such communications, you can do so at any time by contacting our company. You
can opt-out of receiving text messages at any time by replying STOP to our message.
5. How Do We Share the Information We Receive?
We share customer information as described below.
Aggregated or De-Identified Information: We may disclose aggregated
information about our customers, and information that does not identify any individual,
without restriction.
Affiliated Businesses: We work closely with affiliates that follow
practices at least as protective as those described in this Privacy Policy.
Third-Party Service Providers: We are committed to protecting your privacy
and maintaining the trust you place in us. We do not share, sell, rent, or trade any
consumer data, including any personal information or opt-in information, with third
parties for marketing purposes or any other reason unrelated to the services we provide.
Your information is only used for the specific purposes for which it was collected and in
compliance with applicable privacy laws.
Business Transfers: As we continue to develop our business, we might sell
or otherwise transfer certain of our assets including to international partners. In such
transactions, customer information generally is one of the transferred business assets,
and you agree that your information may be transferred in these circumstances; however,
information about you remains subject to the promises made in any pre-existing Privacy
Policy (unless you consent otherwise).
Protection of Company and Others: We release account and other personal
information when we believe release is appropriate to comply with the law, to enforce or
apply our Terms of Use and other agreements, to facilitate the financing, securitization,
insuring, sale, assignment, bankruptcy, or disposal of all or part of our business or
assets, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of our company, our customers, or
others. This includes exchanging information with other companies and organizations for
fraud protection and credit risk reduction. Obviously, however, this does not include
selling, renting, sharing, or otherwise
disclosing personally identifiable information from customers for commercial purposes
in violation of the commitments set forth in this Privacy Policy.
With Your Consent: We may also share information about you in other ways
and for other purposes, with your consent.
6. How Secure Is Information About Me?
We use industry standard practices to protect your personal information, including use
of Transport Layer Security (TLS), which protects the data transmitted between you and
our Website.
Unfortunately, no website, database, or system is completely secure, and we cannot
guarantee the security of your personal information. It is important for you to protect
against unauthorized access to your account and to your computer. Where we have given
you (or where you have chosen) a password for access to certain parts of our Website,
you are responsible for keeping this password confidential. We ask you not to share your
password with anyone. Be sure to sign out of your account when you are finished using a
shared computer. Any transmission of personal information is at your own risk. We are not
responsible for
circumvention of any privacy settings or security measures contained on our Website.
7. What Should I Know About Third-Party Advertisers and Links to Other Websites?
Our Website might include third-party advertising and links to other websites. When you
click on links on our Website, they may direct you away from our Website. We are not
responsible for the privacy practices of other websites and encourage you to read their
privacy policies.
8. What About Social Media Platforms and Plugins?
We may interact with you on multiple social media platforms (e.g., Instagram, Twitter,
Snapchat, Facebook). If you contact us or otherwise direct us to communicate with you via
social media, we may contact you via direct message or use other social media tools to
interact with you. In these instances, your interactions with us are governed by this
Privacy Policy as well
as the privacy policy of the social media platform you use. We may display targeted
advertisements to you through social media platforms. See the policies of each social
media platform for additional information about these types of ads.
9. What Options Do I Have Related to Information About Me?
We strive to provide you with choices regarding the personal information you provide to us.
We have created mechanisms to provide you with the following control over your information:
Online Account Information
You may update, correct, or deactivate your online account at any time by logging into your account and navigating to the applicable page.
If you choose to deactivate your online account, please note that we may retain certain information about you for legitimate business purposes or as required by law.
Promotional Communications
If you do not wish to receive promotional communications from us, you can opt out of such communications at any time by following the instructions provided in those communications or contacting us via email or phone.
Unless otherwise provided by law, this opt out does not apply to information you provide to us or we send to you as a result of a service experience or other interaction you have with us.
Cookies
The Help feature on most browsers will tell you how to prevent your browser
from accepting new cookies, how to have the browser notify you when you receive a new cookie,
or how to disable cookies altogether.
Additionally, you can disable or delete similar data used by browser add-ons, such as Flash cookies,
by changing the add-on’s settings or visiting the website of its manufacturer.
If you disable or refuse cookies, please note that some parts of our Website may then be inaccessible to you or not function properly.
Are Children Allowed to Use our Website?
If you are under 18, you may use our Website only with the involvement of a parent or guardian.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without the consent of the child’s parent or guardian.
If we learn we have collected or received personal information from a child under the age of 13 without verification of consent of the child’s parent or guardian, we will delete that information.
We do not sell products or services for purchase by children.
California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, please see our California Privacy Addendum (below), which describes certain rights that you may have under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and other California statutes.
Canada Anti-Spam Law (CASL) Notice
If you are in Canada, please note that by providing an email address to us on our Website or by any other means, you provide express consent to receive emails from us or from our clients.
10. What About Changes to this Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time, so please review it frequently. Changes and clarifications will take effect immediately upon their posting on our Website.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this privacy policy or our use of your information, please contact us at
RE/MAX Metro Realty Inc.
Address:
2312 Eastlake Ave E
Seattle,
WA98102
Phone: (425)444-1010
Website: Contact Form