Last Updated: March 10th, 2025

At Smart Choice Realty, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with us through other channels.

Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information You Provide
    • We will collect your name, email address, mailing address, and mobile phone number when you sign up for SMS updates or schedule an appointment online.  The information will be collected via the website contact form, email, listing agreement, or third-party booking system. 
  • Automatically Collected Information
    • Data about your device and website interactions, including:
      • IP address
      • Browser type and version
      • Pages visited and time spent on our site
      • Cookies and similar tracking technologies
    • Anonymous demographic data like age, gender, and interests may also be collected via third-party tools.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • For sending updates, appointment confirmations, reminders and customer service messages related to our services, via email, phone, or SMS
  • To send marketing communications, including special offers and promotions, via email, phone, or SMS.
  • To analyze website performance and improve user experience.
  • To comply with legal obligations and protect company interests.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

  • We use cookies, pixels, and similar tools to enhance user experience, analyze site traffic, and show targeted advertisements. You can manage your cookie preferences in your browser settings or opt-out of certain tracking technologies.

Data Retention

We retain your information as long as you are subscribed to our SMS service, marketing list or monthly newsletter. You may request deletion at any time.
MESSAGE AND DATA RATES MAY APPLY. Your mobile carrier may charge fees for sending or receiving text messages, especially if you do not have an unlimited texting or data plan. Messages are recurring, and message frequency varies

Data Sharing

  • We do not share your data with third parties for marketing purposes. Smart Choice Realty will not sell, rent, or share the collected mobile numbers.
  • Service Providers: We may share your data with trusted vendors to help deliver our services. These partners are contractually obligated to protect your information and no data will be shared unless you authorize it.
  • Legal Obligations: We may disclose information to comply with applicable laws or court orders.

Data Security

We protect your data with secure storage measures to prevent unauthorized access.  Access to personal data is limited to authorized personnel only.  However, no system is completely secure, so please exercise caution when sharing sensitive data.  

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
  • Correction: Update or correct your personal information.
  • Deletion: Request the deletion of your data.
  • Marketing Opt-Out: Stop receiving marketing communications by clicking “unsubscribe” in our emails or replying “STOP” or “HELP” to our SMS messages.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at 919-322-0077 or at info@smartpeoplelivehere.com.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices. Any updates will be posted here with a revised “Effective Date.”

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Smart Choice Realty

3950 Blue Ridge Road
Raleigh, NC 27612
Phone: 919-322-0077
Email: info@smartpeoplelivehere.com

This Privacy Policy applies to all users of our website and services, regardless of location.