At Ellis Realty MS, we are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a secure and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal and non-personal information in various ways, including when you interact with our website, submit forms, or communicate with us.

a. Personal Information

This may include:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Property preferences or inquiries
  • Any other information you voluntarily provide

b. Non-Personal Information

We may automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Referral URLs

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for legitimate business purposes, including:

  • Responding to inquiries and providing customer support
  • Delivering real estate services and property information
  • Communicating updates, offers, or relevant information
  • Improving website performance and user experience
  • Preventing fraud and ensuring security
  • Complying with legal obligations

We only process your information when we have a lawful basis to do so.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. These help us:

  • Understand user behavior
  • Remember preferences
  • Improve site functionality

You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, doing so may affect certain features of the website.

4. Data Protection and Security

We take data protection seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures, including:

  • Secure servers and encrypted connections (SSL)
  • Restricted access to personal data
  • Regular system monitoring and updates

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

5. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

  • With trusted service providers (e.g., hosting, CRM, analytics tools)
  • When required by law or legal process
  • To protect our rights, users, or property

All third parties are obligated to protect your information.

6. Third-Party Services

Our website may use third-party services such as:

  • Google reCAPTCHA (to prevent spam and abuse)
  • Analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)

These services may collect data according to their own privacy policies.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy
  • Comply with legal, tax, or regulatory requirements

8. Your Rights and Choices

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

  • Access your personal data
  • Request corrections or updates
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for individuals under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

10. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.