Privacy Policy

Tim Tepes Real Estate LLC ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website at communities-tim-tepes-com.huzi.site (the "Site"), interact with our forms, or communicate with us about real estate services.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us and certain information collected automatically when you use the Site.

Information You Provide

When you fill out a contact form, schedule a consultation, or otherwise communicate with us, we may collect:

• Name: to address you personally in communications.
• Email address: to respond to your inquiries and send requested information.
• Phone number: to contact you about real estate services when you provide it.
• Message content: details you share about your real estate needs, property information, or questions.
• Property preferences: information about your home-buying or selling goals if you share them with us.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, certain information is collected automatically, including:

• Log data: your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and the time and date of your visit.
• Device information: general information about the device you use to access the Site.
• Usage data: how you navigate and interact with the Site, including which pages you view and how long you spend on them.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Responding to inquiries: to answer your questions, provide requested market information, and schedule consultations.
• Real estate services: to assist you with buying, selling, or investing in real estate in the Lehigh Valley area.
• Communications: to send you information about listings, market updates, or events that may be relevant to your real estate interests, where you have opted in to receive such communications.
• Site improvement: to understand how visitors use the Site so we can improve content, navigation, and overall user experience.
• Legal compliance: to comply with applicable laws, regulations, and professional obligations as a PA Licensed Associate Broker.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

3. How Your Information Is Shared

We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

• Service providers: we may share data with trusted third-party providers who assist with website hosting, email delivery, form processing, or analytics. These providers are contractually obligated to use your information only for the services they provide to us.
• Legal requirements: we may disclose information if required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.
• Business transfers: in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to the same privacy protections.
• With your consent: we may share your information with other parties when you explicitly authorize us to do so, such as connecting you with a mortgage lender or title company.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to operate the Site and improve your experience.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and understand how visitors interact with the site.

Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential cookies: required for basic Site functionality, such as navigation and access to secure areas. These cannot be disabled.
• Analytics cookies: help us understand how visitors arrive at and use the Site (e.g., which pages are most visited). This information is aggregated and anonymous.
• Preference cookies: remember your settings and choices to provide a more personalized experience.

Third-Party Analytics

We may use third-party analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to collect and analyze Site usage data. These services use cookies and similar technologies to track interactions on the Site. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On.

Managing Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to block or delete cookies, or to notify you when a cookie is being placed. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Site.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include secure hosting, HTTPS encryption, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this 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.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal and professional retention requirements.
• Opt-out: unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time by contacting us or using the unsubscribe link in any email.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.

8. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites, including real estate platforms (Zillow, Realtor.com, Homes.com), social media sites, and scheduling tools (Calendly). These websites have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any third-party site you visit.

9. Children's Privacy

The Site is not directed to individuals under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: