Last Updated: January 2025
Joe Southard ("we," "us," "our") operates joesouthardrealtor.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, submit contact forms, request information about properties, engage with our marketing campaigns, or communicate with us via email, phone, or SMS text message.
By using our Site or services, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our Site or provide us with your personal information.
We collect several types of information from and about users of our Site:
We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:
This information may include:
When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing behavior through cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar tracking technologies. This includes:
We use third-party services such as Google Analytics, Google Ads, Facebook Pixel, and other advertising platforms to collect data about your interactions with our Site and advertisements. These services may use cookies, tracking pixels, and other technologies to:
For more information about how these third-party services collect and use your data, please refer to their respective privacy policies.
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
Our Site uses cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing behavior and preferences. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us recognize you and remember your preferences.
We use third-party advertising services, including but not limited to:
These third parties may collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites to provide targeted advertising based on your interests.
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies, though this may impact your experience on our Site. To opt out of interest-based advertising, you can visit:
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:
We may share your information with Charles Rutenberg Realty, our affiliated brokerage, and Multiple Listing Services (MLS) for purposes of facilitating real estate transactions, accessing property listings, and providing professional services.
We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Site, conducting our business, and providing services to you. These providers include:
These service providers are contractually obligated to use your information only for the purposes of providing services to us and are prohibited from using or disclosing your information for any other purpose.
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities, such as:
In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, sale of assets, or bankruptcy, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email or prominent notice on our Site if your information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.
By providing your email address, you consent to receive marketing emails from us, including property alerts, newsletters, market updates, and promotional offers. We may use automated email sequences to follow up on inquiries and nurture client relationships.
You can opt out of marketing emails at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any email or by contacting us directly at JoeSouthardRealtor@gmail.com.
We may send you transactional emails related to your inquiries, scheduled appointments, account activity, and real estate transactions. These emails are necessary for providing our services and are not subject to the marketing opt-out.
When you submit a contact form or request information, you may receive an automated email response confirming receipt of your message. This automated reply may include additional information about our services and next steps.
By providing your mobile phone number and opting in to receive text messages, you expressly consent to receive SMS communications from us, including:
Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency varies. You can opt out of SMS messages at any time by replying STOP to any text message from us or by contacting us at (407) 791-3754.
By opting in to SMS communications, you acknowledge that you are the account holder or have the account holder's permission to receive text messages at the provided number.
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. These measures include:
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When your information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
You have certain rights regarding your personal information:
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided below. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable law.
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):
To submit a request or opt out of the sharing of your information for targeted advertising, please contact us at JoeSouthardRealtor@gmail.com or (407) 791-3754.
Our Site is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms, property listing sites, and advertising networks. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our Site with a new "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our Site after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
Our Site is operated in the United States and is intended for users located in the United States. If you are accessing our Site from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your country.
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Joe Southard
Charles Rutenberg Realty
Email: JoeSouthardRealtor@gmail.com
Phone: (407) 791-3754
Website: joesouthardrealtor.com