At Homesforsale UK, we are committed to safeguarding and preserving the privacy of our users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and disclose personal information when you use our property listing website. We encourage you to read this policy to understand how we handle your data and make informed decisions regarding your privacy.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information
When you register an account with Homesforsale UK or submit a property listing, we may collect personal information including, but not limited to:
- Your name
- Email address
- Contact information
- Postal address (including property details)
- User-generated content (property descriptions, photos, videos)
1.2 Usage Information
We may also collect non-personal information about your interaction with our website, such as:
- Internet Protocol (IP) address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Website usage data including pages visited and search keywords
2. How We Collect Information
2.1 Directly from You
We collect personal information directly from you when you:
- Register an account
- List a property
- Contact our support team
- Make use of interactive features on our website
- Provide feedback or participate in surveys
2.2 Automatic Data Collection
We may use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to gather usage information automatically. This information helps us improve our website, personalize your experience, and show you relevant content.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- Provide and enhance our services
- Ensure the proper functioning of our website
- Facilitate communication between buyers and sellers
- Personalize user experience
- Analyze website performance and usage patterns
- Prevent fraudulent or unlawful activities
- Comply with legal obligations
4. How We Share Your Information
4.1 Property Listings
Your property listing information, including personal data provided, will be publicly available on Homesforsale UK and may be accessed by our users.
4.2 Service Providers
We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in delivering our services, such as hosting providers or analytics platforms. These service providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and are prohibited from using your information for any other purpose.
4.3 Legal Obligations
We may disclose your information in response to lawful requests from public authorities, including to meet national security or law enforcement requirements.
4.4 Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, we may transfer your information to the acquiring entity, subject to the applicable privacy laws.
5. Data Security and Retention
We take appropriate measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access or disclosure. All data is stored securely, and access is restricted to authorized personnel only. We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
6. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access, update, or correct the personal information we hold about you
- Object to the processing of your personal information
- Request the deletion of your personal information
- Opt-out of receiving marketing communications
To exercise these rights or for any privacy-related inquiries, please contact us using the information provided in Section 8.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our Privacy Policy or the way we handle your personal information, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@homesforsaleuk.com
9. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to modify and update this Privacy Policy at any time. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any changes. Continued use of our website after any modification signifies your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
Last updated: 30/06/2023