Privacy Policy

Garrett Team ("we," "us," or "our") operates HazletHomes at https://hazlethomes.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you visit our Site or use our services. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Contact forms: Name, email address, phone number, and any message you submit when inquiring about a property or requesting information.
• Home valuation requests: Property address and contact details you provide when requesting a home value estimate.
• Account registration: Email address and password if you create an account to save listings or set up listing alerts.
• Listing alerts: Search criteria, price range, and contact preferences you set when subscribing to property alerts.

Information Collected Automatically

• Usage data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, and referring URLs.
• Device data: Browser type, operating system, IP address, and device identifiers.
• Cookies and similar technologies: We use cookies to remember your preferences, keep you logged in, and analyze Site traffic. See Section 5 for details.

Information from Third Parties

• MLS listing data: Property information displayed on the Site is sourced from the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and is subject to MLS terms.
• Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors use the Site. Google may collect data under their own privacy policy.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your inquiries and provide real estate services
• Send property listing alerts and market updates you have requested
• Process and fulfill home valuation requests
• Maintain and improve the Site
• Analyze usage trends to enhance user experience
• Comply with legal obligations
• Send transactional emails related to your account or requests

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

• Service providers: We work with trusted third-party vendors (email delivery, database hosting, analytics) who access data only as needed to provide services on our behalf and are bound by confidentiality obligations.
• Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or governmental authority.
• Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
• With your consent: We may share information for any other purpose with your explicit consent.

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. Contact form submissions and lead inquiries are retained for up to 3 years. Account data is retained until you delete your account. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us at Jay@GarrettTeam.com.

5. Cookies

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential cookies: Required for the Site to function, including authentication and session management.
• Analytics cookies: Google Analytics cookies that help us understand how visitors interact with the Site. You can opt out via Google's opt-out tool.
• Preference cookies: Remember your settings and saved searches.

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain Site functionality such as saved listings and alert subscriptions.

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including HTTPS encryption, secure database storage, and access controls to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt out of marketing communications at any time
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at Jay@GarrettTeam.com. We will respond within 30 days.

8. Children's Privacy

The Site is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

9. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites including MLS portals, lender sites, and social media platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, contact us at:

Garrett Team
Jay@GarrettTeam.com