Privacy Policy
BrightStar Real Estate Texas, LLC ("BrightStar," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect through our website, how we use and protect it, and the choices you have. By using this website, you consent to the practices described below.
1. Information We Collect
Information you provide
When you complete a contact or inquiry form, subscribe to updates, or otherwise communicate with us, we may collect your name, email address, telephone number, and any details you include in your message (for example, the type of property you are interested in).
Information collected automatically
When you visit our site, we may automatically collect certain technical information such as your IP address, browser type, device type, pages viewed, referring website, and the dates and times of your visits. This information is collected through cookies and similar technologies.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your inquiries and provide the real estate services you request;
- Send you information, listings, or updates you have asked to receive;
- Operate, maintain, and improve our website and services;
- Analyze site usage and trends to enhance the user experience; and
- Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.
3. Cookies & Analytics
We use cookies and similar technologies to remember your preferences, understand how visitors use our site, and improve performance. We may use third-party analytics providers that set their own cookies to help us measure traffic. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features of the site may not function properly as a result.
4. How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share it only as follows:
- Service providers: with trusted vendors who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, email delivery, and analytics, and who are obligated to protect your information;
- Affiliated parties: with our brokers, agents, or affiliated developments as needed to respond to your inquiry;
- Legal requirements: when required by law, subpoena, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of BrightStar or others; and
- Business transfers: in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
5. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, to comply with our legal and regulatory obligations (including real estate recordkeeping requirements), resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
6. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your state of residence, including under the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act, you may have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you, to request correction or deletion, and to opt out of certain uses of your information. To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details below. We will respond as required by applicable law.
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take appropriate steps to delete it.
9. Third-Party Links
Our site may link to third-party websites and social media platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party site you visit.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The revised version will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
401 Adriatic Parkway, Suite 700
McKinney, Texas 75072
Phone: 903-225-8602
Email: Info@BrightStarRE.com