Privacy Policy

SMS Communications Policy  

SMS Communications Policy

1. How We Use Your Information for SMS
   By providing your mobile phone number and opting in to our SMS communications, you agree to receive text messages from Homebuyers LLC – Steve Cook regarding property availability, application updates, and scheduling inquiries. These messages are strictly informational and not promotional.
2. Opt-In Process
   Users may opt-in to receive SMS messages through the following methods:

• Verbal consent during phone interactions
• Written consent via email or text request A confirmation message will be sent upon opt-in:
  “Thank you for opting in to receive messages from Homebuyers LLC – Steve Cook. Msg frequency varies. Msg & data rates may apply. Reply HELP for support. Reply STOP to opt out. View our Privacy Policy: https://www.mycookhomes.com/privacy/ and Terms & Conditions: https://www.mycookhomes.com/privacy/

1. Opt-Out Process
   Users may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP. Upon opting out, the user will receive a confirmation message:
   “You have successfully opted out of messages from Homebuyers LLC – Steve Cook. No further messages will be sent. For support, call +1 563 217 5023 or email cookproperty@aol.com.”
2. Message Frequency
   Message frequency varies based on customer inquiries and updates related to their rental or property interests.
3. Message and Data Rates Disclosure
   Standard message and data rates may apply based on the recipient’s mobile carrier plan.
4. Data Privacy and Security
   Homebuyers LLC does not sell, trade, or share mobile numbers with third parties for marketing or promotional purposes. SMS data is securely stored and used strictly for operational purposes, such as appointment confirmations and application updates.

Terms and Conditions Update for SMS Compliance

New Section to be Added to the Terms and Conditions

SMS Messaging Terms

1. Acceptance of SMS Communication
   By providing your phone number and opting in, you consent to receive SMS messages from Homebuyers LLC – Steve Cook related to property inquiries, application updates, and appointment scheduling.
2. How to Opt-Out
   You can opt-out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP to any message received. After opting out, you will no longer receive further messages.
3. Help and Support
   If you require assistance, reply HELP or contact us via:

• Phone: +1 563 217 5023
• Email: cookproperty@aol.com

1. Message Frequency
   The number of messages you receive depends on your interactions with Homebuyers LLC. Message frequency may vary.
2. Carrier Charges Disclaimer
   Message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier plan. Homebuyers LLC is not responsible for any messaging fees charged by your carrier.
3. Data Privacy Assurance
   Homebuyers LLC will not share or sell your mobile number to third parties for marketing purposes. SMS messages are used only for transactional and operational purposes.

What information do we collect?

We collect information from you when you subscribe to our newsletter, fill out a form or submit property information.

When ordering or registering on our site, as appropriate, you may be asked to enter your: name, e-mail address, mailing address or phone number. You may, however, visit our site anonymously.

What do we use your information for?

Any of the information we collect from you may be used in one of the following ways:

• To process transactions

Your information, whether public or private, will not be sold, exchanged, transferred, or given to any other company for any reason whatsoever, without your consent, other than for the express purpose of delivering the purchased product or service requested.

• To send periodic emails

The email address you provide may be used to send you information, respond to inquiries, and/or other requests or questions.

How do we protect your information?

We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information when you enter, submit, or access your personal information.

Do we disclose any information to outside parties?

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer to outside parties your personally identifiable information. This does not include trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential. We may also release your information when we believe release is appropriate to comply with the law, enforce our site policies, or protect ours or others rights, property, or safety. However, non-personally identifiable visitor information may be provided to other parties for marketing, advertising, or other uses.

Third party links

Occasionally, at our discretion, we may include or offer third party products or services on our website. These third party sites have separate and independent privacy policies. We therefore have no responsibility or liability for the content and activities of these linked sites. Nonetheless, we seek to protect the integrity of our site and welcome any feedback about these sites.

Remarketing

Homebuyers, LLC also may use 3rd party vendor re-marketing tracking cookies, including but not limited to the Google Adwords tracking cookie. This means we will continue to show ads to you across the internet, specifically on the Google Content Network (GCN). As always we respect your privacy and are not collecting any identifiable information through the use of Google’s or any other 3rd party remarketing system.

The third-party vendors, including Google, whose services we use – will place cookies on web browsers in order to serve ads based on past visits to our website. – Third party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user’s prior visits to your website. This allows us to make special offers and continue to market our services to those who have shown interest in our service.

In addition to using cookies and related technologies as described above, we also may permit certain third party companies to help us tailor advertising that we think may be of interest to users and to collect and use other data about user activities on our Sites and/or Services (e.g., to allow them to tailor ads on third party services). These companies may deliver ads that might also place cookies and otherwise track user behavior.

For example, we may use Google’s “remarketing” service to target our ads to you based on your prior use of the Site when you visit on other sites in Google’s content network.

This website uses Google AdWords

This website uses the Google AdWords remarketing service to advertise on third party websites (including Google) to previous visitors to our site. It could mean that we advertise to previous visitors who haven’t completed a task on our site, for example using the contact form to make an enquiry. This could be in the form of an advertisement on the Google search results page, or a site in the Google Display Network. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on someone’s past visits to the Homebuyers, LLC website. Of course, any data collected will be used in accordance with our own privacy policy and Google’s privacy policy.”

California Online Privacy Protection Act Compliance

Because we value your privacy we have taken the necessary precautions to be in compliance with the California Online Privacy Protection Act. We therefore will not distribute your personal information to outside parties without your consent.

Childrens Online Privacy Protection Act Compliance

We are in compliance with the requirements of COPPA (Childrens Online Privacy Protection Act), we do not collect any information from anyone under 13 years of age. Our website, products and services are all directed to people who are at least 13 years old or older.

Personal, Financial, And Property Information

Our company is a real estate services firm that may require you submitting certain information so we can help you in your situation. This information may include your contact info, information about your property, or even in some cases financial information needed to help us analyze your property and situation. This information is for our use only and will not be shared with outside parties unless as required to help us help you solve your real estate situation.

Online Privacy Policy Only

This online privacy policy applies only to information collected through our website and not to information collected offline.

Changes to our Privacy Policy

If we decide to change our privacy policy, we will post those changes on this page.

Contacting Us

If there are any questions regarding this privacy policy you may contact us with the information on our contact page.

Homebuyers, LLC
Dubuque, Iowa USA