Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to https://shepparton-property-for-sale.thebestlocalpro.com (referred to as “we,” “us,” or “our” in this policy). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This comprehensive Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, handling, and disclosure of data when you interact with our website, applications, services, and products.

Scope

This policy covers all aspects of our digital presence, including but not limited to:

  1. Our primary website located at https://shepparton-property-for-sale.thebestlocalpro.com.
  2. Any mobile or desktop applications developed by us and made available for download.
  3. Services offered through our platform that facilitate real estate transactions, property searches, or related activities.
  4. Products sold or promoted on our website, apps, or associated channels.

Please note that this policy does not extend to third-party services or platforms that you access through links or integrations on our site. These external services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them before providing any personal data.

Processing Activities

This Privacy Policy guides how we interact with users in the following scenarios:

  1. Authorized User Access: When you use our applications and services as a registered user, we collect and process your account information for personalized functionality and service delivery.
  2. Website Visitors: If you visit our websites linked to this policy, we may gather data about your browsing behavior to enhance your experience and tailor content accordingly.
  3. Communication: We communicate with users through various channels like newsletters, emails, phone calls, and text messages (SMS). You can opt-out of receiving such communications at any time.

Personal Data Collection

We collect several types of personal data to provide and improve our services, which include:

  1. Account Information: This includes your name, username, email address, and password used to access our platforms.
  2. Payment Details: We securely process payment information required for transactions, including cardholder details (partially or fully masked), invoice addresses, and payment history.
  3. Financial Information: We may collect data related to your financial status or creditworthiness if necessary for specific services or to comply with legal requirements.
  4. Purchase History: Details about properties you’ve viewed, searched for, or purchased through our platform are stored to improve your future experience.
  5. Mobile Device Identifiers: Unique identifiers from your mobile device (e.g., IP address, advertising ID) help us deliver targeted content and analytics.
  6. Location Data: With your consent, we may access your location data to provide location-based services or relevant property recommendations.
  7. Feedback and Reviews: We encourage user feedback and reviews, which include your name, contact details (optional), and comments.
  8. Social Media Information: If you choose to log in through social media accounts or share content on our platform, we may collect data from those accounts subject to their privacy policies.
  9. Product Interest: We track user interest in specific products for inventory management and marketing purposes.

We obtain this data through direct user input, automatic collection technologies (e.g., cookies, web beacons), and third-party providers who assist us in delivering services or processing payments.

Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your experience on our websites and for analytics purposes:

  1. Strictly Necessary Cookies: These ensure basic functions like login, session management, and website navigation.
  2. Preference Cookies: They store user preferences, language settings, and display options to provide a personalized experience.
  3. Analytics Cookies: Used by our analytics partners to track site usage, gather aggregate data, and analyze trends to improve our services.

Users can manage their cookie preferences through our Cookie Manager, which allows you to control non-essential cookies.

Retention and Deletion

We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy or as required by law. Once the data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it to protect your privacy.

Security Measures

We implement robust security measures to safeguard your personal data:

  1. Data Encryption: We use encryption for data at rest and in transit to prevent unauthorized access.
  2. Secure Third-Party Processing: We engage trusted third-party service providers who adhere to strict security standards to process data on our behalf.
  3. Access Controls: Our internal systems have access controls to restrict data access to authorized personnel only.

Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 18. If you believe we have collected such data by mistake, please contact us immediately, and we will take prompt action to rectify the issue.

Your Rights

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

  1. Access: You can request access to the personal data we hold about you and its current use.
  2. Rectification: You have the right to request corrections or amendments if your data is inaccurate or incomplete.
  3. Erasure/Right to be Forgotten: In certain cases, you can ask for the deletion of your data, provided it doesn’t conflict with legal requirements or our legitimate business interests.
  4. Restriction: You may request a temporary or permanent restriction on the processing of your personal data if there is no compelling reason for its continued use.
  5. Portability: You are entitled to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used format and have it transferred to another controller.
  6. Objection: You can object to the processing of your data for specific or all purposes at any time.
  7. Non-Discrimination: You cannot be discriminated against for refusing to provide personal data or withdrawing consent.

To exercise these rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer via email at [email protected] or by post to the address provided below. We will respond to your request in a timely manner, adhering to applicable laws and regulations.

Changes to Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any significant changes will be posted on our website with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information.

Contact Information

For any inquiries, requests to unsubscribe from communications, or data-related questions, please contact us:

  • Email: [email protected]
  • Mail: Data Protection Officer, Sheepparton Property for Sale, [Street Address], [City, State, ZIP Code]