1. Introduction
Welcome to Owners Finder (the “Site”, “we”, “us”, or “our”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website [owndersfinder.com]. By accessing or using our service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
- Personal Information:
When you use our service, we may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, such as your name, email address, phone number, and any other details you include in your listings or communications. - Content and Listings:
Owners Finder is a platform for individuals to publish advertisements related to the sale of apartments, cars, yachts, airplanes, villas, and houses. Any personal or property-related information you include in these listings is subject to this Privacy Policy. - Usage Data:
We automatically collect information about how you access and interact with the Site, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages viewed. - Cookies and Similar Technologies:
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Site. Cookies help us analyze usage patterns and improve our service. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, though this may affect certain features of the Site.
3. How We Use Your Information
- To Provide and Improve Our Service:
We use your information to operate the Site, facilitate direct communication between property owners and potential buyers, and improve our platform’s functionality and user experience. - To Communicate With You:
Your contact information may be used to send you updates, important notices, and promotional materials (where permitted by law). You can opt-out of promotional communications at any time. - To Ensure Trust and Safety:
Since our service is designed for direct interactions between owners and buyers, we implement measures to ensure that communications remain between the listed owner and the interested buyer, maintaining the integrity of the platform. - To Comply With Legal Obligations:
We may process your information to comply with legal requirements and respond to lawful requests from public authorities.
4. Disclosure of Your Information
- Service Providers:
We may share your information with third-party service providers who help us operate the Site and provide services, subject to confidentiality agreements. - Legal Requirements:
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities. - Business Transfers:
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. In such cases, we will notify you of any change in ownership or the use of your personal information.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, so while we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
6. Data Retention
We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, correct, update, or request deletion of your personal information. To exercise these rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Email]. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable laws.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our service is not directed to individuals under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child under 18 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.
9. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of such websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.” We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.