This GDPR disclosure outlines how how-to-buy-a-home.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, processes, and protects personal data when you visit our website. We are committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected and that we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.
1. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for the processing of your personal data is How-To-Buy-A-Home.com, registered at 188 Grand Street 2nd Fl, New York, NY 10013, USA, and can be contacted at contact@how-to-buy-a-home.com.
2. Information We Collect
When you visit our website, we may collect the following types of personal data:
- Log Data: We automatically collect information about your computer hardware and software, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, and access times.
- Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing behavior and preferences. You can manage your cookie preferences by adjusting your browser settings.
- User-Provided Information: If you interact with our website, for example by signing up for a newsletter or submitting a contact form, we may collect information you provide, such as your name, email address, and any other details you voluntarily submit.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
- To improve and personalize your experience on our website.
- To send you newsletters or updates if you have opted in to receive them.
- To respond to your inquiries or requests.
- To comply with legal obligations.
- To display ads that may be relevant to you.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on one or more of the following legal bases:
- Your consent, when applicable.
- The necessity of processing for the performance of a contract with you.
- Compliance with legal obligations.
- Legitimate interests pursued by us or a third party, such as displaying relevant ads.
5. Sharing of Personal Data
We may share your personal data with third parties, including advertising partners and service providers, to fulfill the purposes outlined in this disclosure. We ensure that any third party with access to your data complies with GDPR and has appropriate data protection measures in place.
6. Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you have certain rights regarding your personal data, including:
- The right to access your personal data.
- The right to rectify inaccuracies in your personal data.
- The right to erasure (the “right to be forgotten”).
- The right to restrict processing.
- The right to data portability.
- The right to object to processing.
- The right not to be subject to automated decision-making.
To exercise these rights or if you have any questions about our data processing activities, please contact us at contact@how-to-buy-a-home.com.
7. Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access or disclosure.
8. Changes to this Disclosure
We may update this GDPR disclosure from time to time to reflect changes in our data processing activities or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page.
By using our website, you consent to the terms of this GDPR disclosure. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use our website.
Last updated: September 27, 2023
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