Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Maria in the Neighborhood ("we," "our," or "us") operates the website mariainneighborhood.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy describes the types of information we may collect from you or that you may provide when you visit the Site, and our practices for collecting, using, maintaining, protecting, and disclosing that information.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you interact with our Site:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, and phone number that you voluntarily provide when submitting a contact form, subscribing to our newsletter, or inquiring about real estate services.
• Usage Information: Automatically collected data such as your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and referring URLs, gathered through cookies and similar tracking technologies for analytics purposes.
• Communication Data: Records and content of correspondence if you contact us directly via the Site or email.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries and provide requested services.
• To send you newsletters and updates you have opted into receiving.
• To improve and optimize the Site's content, functionality, and user experience.
• To analyze site traffic patterns and usage through aggregated, anonymized analytics.
• To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.

5. Data Security & Confidentiality

We implement commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. All information submitted through our contact forms and newsletter subscriptions is transmitted securely and stored with appropriate safeguards. While no method of electronic storage or transmission is 100% secure, we are committed to maintaining the confidentiality of your data.

6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our Site may use cookies and similar technologies (such as Google Analytics) to collect aggregated usage data for the purpose of improving user experience and understanding site performance. These technologies do not collect personally identifiable information unless you have voluntarily provided it. You may configure your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent; however, some portions of the Site may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

7. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms (Instagram, YouTube, TikTok), real estate listing services, and other external resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal data from a child under 13, we will take prompt steps to delete such information from our records.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• The right to access, correct, or delete your personal data.
• The right to opt out of receiving marketing communications at any time.
• The right to request information about the categories of personal data we hold about you.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.