Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 18, 2026

Last Updated: January 18, 2026

At David Bearden Real Estate ("we," "us," or "our"), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website davidbeardenrealestate.com (the "Site"), interact with our services, or submit inquiries. As a real estate professional serving Peachtree City, Georgia, and surrounding areas, we handle personal data responsibly, in compliance with applicable U.S. laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) where relevant.

By using the Site, you consent to the practices described here. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site. This policy does not apply to third-party sites linked from ours.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide real estate services, respond to inquiries, and improve your experience. Types include:

Personal Information

• From Forms/Submissions: Name, email address, phone number, property preferences, and inquiry details when you contact us (e.g., via contact or valuation forms). 
• From IDX Broker Integration: Search history, saved listings, and interaction data with MLS (Multiple Listing Service) feeds, such as viewed properties or automated valuations
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Non-Personal Information

• Automatically Collected: IP address, browser type, device info, pages visited, and referral sources via cookies or analytics tools. 
• Usage Data: Time and date of visits, search queries on IDX pages.

We do not collect sensitive information (e.g., financial details beyond basic inquiries) unless voluntarily provided during consultations.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected data to:

• Respond to inquiries, schedule viewings, or provide property recommendations. 
• Send promotional emails or texts about real estate listings (with your consent via form opt-in). 
• Personalize Site content, like targeted IDX search results. 
• Analyze Site usage for improvements (e.g., via Google Analytics). 
• Comply with legal obligations, prevent fraud, or enforce terms.

For marketing, we only contact you if you explicitly opt in (e.g., checkbox on forms). You can unsubscribe anytime.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. Sharing occurs only as needed: 

• Service Providers: With IDX Broker and MLS organizations for listing data and compliance; email tools (e.g., Mailchimp) for newsletters. 
• Business Partners: Occasionally with lenders or affiliates for coordinated services, with your consent. 
• Legal Requirements: If required by law, subpoena, or to protect rights/safety. 
• Aggregated Data: Anonymized stats shared for market insights (no personal identifiers).

Under CCPA, California residents have rights to know, delete, or opt out of sales (none occur here).

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The Site uses: 

• Essential Cookies: for Site functionality (e.g., form submissions). 
• Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics for traffic insights (you can opt out via browser settings). 
• IDX Tools: Cookies from IDX Broker for personalized searches. 

Manage preferences in your browser. No third-party ad tracking without consent.

5. Your Data Protection Rights

You have control over your data: 

• Access/Update/Delete: Request details or corrections via email. 
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from emails (click link) or texts (reply "STOP"). For CCPA, submit requests at the contact below. 
• Do Not Track: We honor browser signals where possible.

We retain data only as long as needed (e.g., 2 years for inquiries) or per legal requirements, then securely delete it.

6. Data Security

We use reasonable safeguards (e.g., encryption, secure servers via GoDaddy) to protect data. However, no online transmission is 100% secure—transmit at your own risk.

7. Children's Privacy

The Site is not for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect their data. If discovered, we'll delete it promptly (per COPPA).

8. International Users

Data is stored in the U.S. EU/UK visitors: We comply with GDPR via adequate protections; contact us for rights.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy. Changes will be posted here with the new effective date. Continued use = acceptance.

10. Contact Us

Questions? Email DB@davidbeardenrealestate.com or call 404-933-8482. For CCPA requests, include "CCPA Request" in the subject.