Privacy Policy
Smart Real Estate Tools, Inc. and its Offer Platform (The Smart Offer Platform®) understands clearly that you and the information that you provide to us are important assets. We store and process the information that you provide to us on computers located in the United States that are protected by physical as well as technological security devices. The Smart Offer Platform® assumes no responsibility regarding the accuracy of the information that is provided by this website and use of such information is at the recipient’s own risk. The Smart Offer Platform® provides no assurances that any reported problems may be resolved with the use of any information that this website provides. By furnishing information, The Smart Offer Platform® does not grant any licenses to any copyrights, patents or any other intellectual property rights.
If you download property information or place a bid on a particular property, the seller and licensed real estate professionals who represent the property are given access to your contact information. We do not sell or rent your personal information to other third parties and we only use your information as described in this Privacy Policy. We view protection of users’ privacy as a very important principle. If you object to your information being transferred or used in this way, please do not use our services.
Recognizing the global nature of the Internet, you agree to comply with all applicable local laws and rules regarding online conduct and privacy, as well as content. Specifically, but not as a limitation, you agree to comply with all applicable laws regarding transmission of technical and personal data exported from the United States or the country in which you reside. The Information that is collected when you register on our website We collect certain personal identification information from you such as your name, e-mail address and other personal information. When you visit our website, we obtain general information about you, including technical information related to your computer and the manner in which you are accessing our site. In addition, we may gather information about your website browsing habits and the bids you make. From time to time, we also collect other information from you when you complete questionnaires or surveys, or use our other services. We may aggregate the general and personal information that we gather about you with information of other users.
Use of the Information
We use your information to contact you, ensure that you are eligible to participate in our auctions, allow you to place bids on property and allow us to better understand how our website is used in order to improve and customize our services for you. We may also use the information that we collect during the registration process to notify you about important functionality changes to the website and new services/properties. We reserve the right to share information about you solely in aggregated form (that will not enable anyone to personally identify you) to third parties for marketing, advertising and other uses. Furthermore, we will still share your information in the following instances: If you download property information or place a bid on a particular property, the seller and licensed real estate professionals and/or property hosts who are familiar with the property are given access to your information.
If you use your credit card on our website, we do not store credit card information; but we pass information in a secure fashion to our banks and credit card processing services who may store that information. When we are compelled to do so by law or by an order of a court or governmental authority In order to cooperate with law enforcement authorities or governmental regulatory bodies As necessary to protect the rights, safety or property of The Smart Offer Platform®, our users or others or to enforce our terms of the User Agreement or this Privacy Policy Security of Private Information.
It is our policy to store your information on a secured network and only to offer access to it to a limited number of employees, to our auditors and to third parties who help us service, repair and maintain our networks, or as otherwise required to comply with any laws, court orders, or governmental regulations. However, when you submit information to us over the Internet, the information may travel over many networks and systems that are not under our control. No Internet data transmission can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. As a result, while we strive to protect your personal information, The Smart Offer Platform® cannot assure or warrant the security of any information you transmit to us or from our online services, and you do so at your own risk. Under no circumstances, including but not limited to negligence, shall The Smart Offer Platform® be liable for any special, incidental or consequential damages that result from the use of the information or materials on this website.
Cookies Freedom The Smart Offer Platform® uses “cookies” to record information. A cookie is a small data file that websites store on your hard drive when you visit them. Cookies allow us to measure activity on our site and to improve your user experience by remembering your password and viewing preferences, and allowing you to visit our site without re-registering. Cookies allow us to determine which areas and features of our site are more popular by measuring user activity.
This information allows us to retain the required information for your bidding and browsing to function and make improvements and updates to improve your experience on this website. The Smart Offer Platform® does not use cookies to retrieve any information from your computer. In order to use our website, you are required to set your browser to allow cookies.
Account Protection
Your password is the key to your account. Use unique numbers, letters and special characters, and do not disclose your password to anyone. If you do share your password or your personal information with others, remember that you are responsible for all actions taken in the name of your account. If you lose control of your password, you may lose substantial control over your personal information and may be subject to legally binding actions taken on your behalf. Therefore, if your password has been compromised for any reason, you should immediately notify The Smart Offer Platform® and change your password.
Surveys
We always aim to improve the services we offer. As a result, we may occasionally canvass our customers using surveys. Participation in surveys is voluntary, and you are under no obligationto reply to any survey you might receive from this website. Should you choose to do so, we will treat the information you provide with the same high level of security as all other customerinformation in our possession.
General
We reserve the right, at our discretion, to change, modify, add or remove portions of our Privacy Policy at any time and from time to time. This website may contain other proprietary notices and copyright information, the terms of which must be observed and followed. Information on this website may contain inaccuracies or typographical errors. Information may be changed or updated without notice.
Third-Party Sites and Links
This website may contain links to other websites. We provide these links for your convenience; but we do not review, control or monitor the privacy practices of websites operated by others, including what information those sites collect about you. We are not responsible for the performance of these sites or for your business dealings with them. Your use of other websitesis subject to the terms and conditions of those websites, including the privacy policies. The Smart Offer Platform® does not share personal information with such sites.
Acknowledgment and Acceptance of Our Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy is incorporated into and subject to the terms and conditions of the User Agreement of this website. Your use of the The Smart Offer Platform® website is subject to these terms and conditions. As a user of this site, you agree to abide by the terms and conditions of the User Agreement and this Privacy Policy, before you disclose your personal information. Your continued use of this website constitutes your continued agreement to the terms and conditions of the User Agreement and this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of our User Agreement and our Privacy Policy, then you are not permitted to use the The Smart Offer Platform® website and we ask that you do not do so.
Revised: 09-21-18