Privacy Policy

Michael Taylor Real Estate Services (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website michaeltaylorrealty.com (the “Site”), use our services, or interact with us. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and other contact details you provide when filling out contact forms, requesting property information, scheduling showings, subscribing to newsletters, or creating an account.
• MLS/IDX Listing-Related Data: When you search or view listings, we may collect search criteria, viewed properties, saved searches, or inquiries. This helps us assist you better. MLS listing data itself (property details) comes from your local MLS system and is governed by MLS rules.
• Automatically Collected Information: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referral sources via cookies, web beacons, or analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Cookies and Tracking: We use essential cookies for site functionality, analytics cookies for performance, and advertising cookies for targeted real estate ads. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide real estate services, respond to inquiries, and facilitate property searches or showings.
• Improve our Site, personalize your experience, and analyze usage trends.
• Send marketing communications (e.g., new listings, market updates) if you opt in. You may unsubscribe at any time.
• Comply with legal obligations, enforce our Terms of Service, and protect our rights.
• Share aggregated or anonymized data for industry insights (without identifying you).

We do not sell your personal information. Lead data from the Site (e.g., contact forms) is used internally or shared only with trusted partners as needed for service delivery.

3. Sharing Your Information

We may share information with:

• Service Providers: Hosting, analytics, email marketing, or CRM providers who assist our operations (bound by confidentiality).
• MLS and Real Estate Partners: As required for IDX compliance, to display accurate listings or process transactions.
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or to protect safety and rights.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

We do not share data with third parties for their independent marketing purposes without your consent.

4. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards (e.g., SSL encryption) to protect your information. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location (e.g., California residents under CCPA), you may have rights to:

• Access, correct, or delete your personal information.
• Opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell it).
• Limit the use of sensitive personal information.

To exercise these rights, contact us at miketaylor.realty@gmail.com or 416-888-8352. We will respond within required timelines. You can also manage marketing preferences via unsubscribe links.

6. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under 13 (or 16 in some jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect data from children.

7. International Users

If you access the Site from outside the U.S., your data may be transferred to and processed in the U.S. By using the Site, you consent to this transfer.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on the Site with a new effective date. Continued use constitutes acceptance.

9. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy, contact:

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