Cookie Usage Statement for Deep Creek Real Estate

Overview

At Deep Creek Real Estate, we prioritize the privacy of individuals who visit our online platforms. This document clarifies our practices concerning the deployment of cookies and similar technologies, outlining their purpose and providing guidance on managing your preferences.

Understanding Cookies

A cookie refers to a diminutive data file stored on your device (e.g., computer, smartphone) by a website upon your visit. Their primary functions include enabling website features, enhancing operational efficiency, and collecting various forms of data for site proprietors.

Categories of Cookies Utilized

• Strictly Necessary Cookies: These are indispensable for the fundamental operation of our digital service and cannot be disabled. They are typically activated in response to user-initiated actions, such as configuring privacy settings, authenticating accounts, or submitting online forms.
• Performance and Analytics Cookies: These tools assist us in gauging how users engage with our platform by gathering aggregated and anonymized data. This insight is crucial for optimizing our site's functionality and ensuring content is readily discoverable for visitors.
• Targeting and Advertising Cookies: Employed to develop a profile of your preferences, these cookies enable us to deliver personalized advertisements on external platforms. While they do not directly store personally identifiable information, they uniquely recognize your web browser and device.

Our Application of Cookies

Our utilization of cookies encompasses customizing content and advertisements, facilitating social media integrations, and monitoring website traffic patterns. Data concerning your site interaction may also be shared with our partners in social media, advertising, and analytics. These partners might merge this data with other information you have provided to them or that they have collected from your engagement with their respective services.

Controlling Your Cookie Settings

You possess the ability to adjust your cookie preferences directly within your web browser's settings. Options typically include accepting all cookies, declining all cookies, or receiving an alert whenever a cookie attempts to be placed. For comprehensive instructions on modifying these configurations, consult your browser's 'Help' section or refer to the support documentation provided by its developers.

Information Security Measures

We employ a robust suite of technical and organizational safeguards designed to secure data storage and shield your personal information from unauthorized access, accidental loss, or inappropriate usage. This includes the application of encryption protocols and other advanced security methodologies to protect collected data.

Retention of Data

Personal data gathered via cookies is held for durations that vary based on the specific cookie type and its intended function. Upon the conclusion of these retention periods, your data is either deleted entirely or rendered anonymous, transforming into non-identifiable statistical information that can be utilized for service enhancements.

Your Data Protection Rights

In accordance with prevailing data protection statutes, you are entitled to request access to, rectification of, or erasure of your personal information. To exercise these entitlements, kindly reach out to our dedicated data protection personnel. Furthermore, options exist to opt out of personalized advertisements through various online tools.

Updates to This Cookie Statement

This Cookie Statement may be periodically revised to incorporate modifications to our operational procedures or to comply with new legal obligations. We encourage you to review this page frequently for the latest details regarding our cookie management. All amendments will be indicated by an updated effective date displayed prominently at the top of this document.