Last update on 9/9/24

This Privacy Policy governs how Steven Melo, Realtor® collects, uses, maintains, and discloses information collected from users (each, a “User”) of the https://www.theportugueserealtor.com website (“Site”).

This privacy policy applies to the Site and all products and services offered by Steven Melo, Realtor®.

Personal identification information

We may collect personal identification information from Users in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, when Users visit our site, register on the site, subscribe to the blog, respond to a survey, fill out a form, and in connection with other activities, services, features or resources we make available on our Site. Users may be asked for, as appropriate, their name, email address, and phone number. Users may, however, visit our Site anonymously. We will collect only personal identification information from Users if they voluntarily submit it to us. Users can always refuse to supply personal identification information, except that it may prevent them from engaging in certain Site-related activities.

Non-personal identification information

We may collect non-personal identification information about Users whenever they interact with our Site. This information may include the browser name, the type of computer, and technical information about Users means of connection to our Site, such as the operating system and the Internet service providers utilized, among other similar information.

Web browser cookies

Our Site may use “cookies” to enhance User experience. User’s web browsers place cookies on their hard drive for record-keeping purposes and sometimes to track information about them. Users may set their web browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are sent. If they do so, note that some parts of the Site may not function properly.

How we use collected information

Steven Melo, Realtor® may collect and use Users personal information for the following purposes:

  • To improve customer service
  • Your information helps us respond more efficiently to your customer service requests and support needs.
  • To personalize user experience
  • We may use information in the aggregate to understand how our Users use the services and resources provided on our Site.
  • To improve our Site
  • We may use your feedback to improve our products and services.
  • To run a promotion, contest, survey, or other Site feature
  • To send Users information they agreed to receive about topics we think will interest them.
  • To send periodic emails
  • If Users opt-in to our mailing list, they will receive emails that may include company news, updates, related product or service information, etc.
  • If the User would like to unsubscribe from receiving future emails at any time, we include detailed unsubscribe instructions at the bottom of each email, or the User may contact us via our Site.

 

How we protect your information

We adopt appropriate data collection, storage, processing practices, and security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of your personal information, username, password, transaction information, and data stored on our Site.

Our Site is in compliance with PCI vulnerability standards to create as secure an environment as possible for Users.

Third-party websites

No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. Information sharing with subcontractors in support services, such as customer service, is permitted. All other use case categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with third parties.

Steven Melo, Realtor®, will not transfer or assign your consent to receive marketing messages under this service to a third party or share information gathered solely from an SMS program with third parties for them to market to you.

Compliance with the children’s online privacy protection act

Protecting the privacy of the very young is especially important. Therefore, we never collect or maintain information at our Site from those we know are under 13, and no part of our website is structured to attract anyone under 13.

Changes to this privacy policy

Steven Melo, Realtor®, can update this privacy policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the updated date at the bottom of this page. We encourage Users to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal information we collect. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this privacy policy periodically and become aware of modifications.

Your acceptance of these terms

By using this Site, you signify your acceptance of this policy. If you disagree with this policy, please do not use our Site. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.

Contacting us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of this site, or your dealings with this site, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us at:

Steven Melo, Realtor®
Ponte & Associates Real Estate, Inc.
2211 Pleasant Street, Fall River, MA 02723
508-246-0614| [email protected]