Privacy Policy

Your privacy is very important to us. You can contact The Collective Real Estate Co. at [email protected]. It is our policy to respect your privacy regarding any information we may collect while operating our website. This Privacy Policy applies to https://thecollectivereco.com (hereinafter, “us”, “we”, or “our Website”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting personally identifiable information you may provide through the Website.

General Use

This Privacy Policy sets forth the general rules and policies governing your use of our Website. Depending on your activities when visiting our Website, you may be required to agree to additional terms and conditions.

Website Visitors

We collect non-personally-identifying information such as browser type, language preference, referring site, and the date and time of each visitor request. This helps us understand how visitors use our website. We may release aggregated non-personally-identifying information periodically.

We also collect potentially personally-identifying information like IP addresses for logged-in users and for users leaving comments. We only disclose logged-in user and commenter IP addresses under the same circumstances that we use and disclose personally-identifying information.

Gathering of Personally Identifying Information

We collect personal information when visitors choose to interact with our website, such as when submitting contact forms, signing up for newsletters, or registering for events.

We use Google Analytics to track our website traffic; please see Google’s privacy policy for more information.

Real Estate Information and Third-Party Services

Our website integrates with IDX Broker and Maine Listings to display real estate information. These services collect and use data according to their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review.

MLS Compliance and Data Use

Users agree that property listing data is for personal, non-commercial use only and may not be scraped, copied, or redistributed. MLS data is subject to compliance audits and may be updated or removed as required by Maine Listings.

MLS data is provided “as-is” without warranties of accuracy. The Collective Real Estate Co. is not responsible for errors, omissions, or outdated property information.

Data Protection and Retention

We retain personal information only as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law. Personal data is securely stored and will be deleted or anonymized when no longer needed.

Security

We implement industry-standard security measures, including firewalls and encryption, to protect user data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure. In case of a security breach, we will notify Maine Listings and take necessary action.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13. If we become aware of personal data collected from a child, we will delete such information promptly. Parents or guardians may contact us at [email protected] if they believe their child has provided personal information.

Links to External Sites

Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. We strongly encourage you to review their privacy policies.

Third-Party Services and Tools

Our website integrates with third-party services for enhanced user experience. These services collect data according to their own privacy policies. The Collective Real Estate Co. is not responsible for their privacy practices.

Cookies

We use cookies and tracking technologies to improve user experience. By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not function properly without them.

Data Sharing and Third-Party Processors

We may share your information with third-party service providers assisting in website operations, business processes, or customer service. These parties must keep information confidential.

Access to Personal Data

You have the right to request access to, correct, or delete the personal information we hold about you. Please contact us at [email protected] for such requests.

Accessibility Statement

We are committed to making our website accessible to all users. If you experience difficulties accessing any part of our site, please contact us at [email protected].

Changes and Amendments

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. Continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contacting Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected].

This document was last updated on 03/01/25.