At Greetings Virginia, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what personal information we collect through our website, how we use it, and the choices available to you — in plain, straightforward language.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in two ways: directly from you when you interact with our website, and automatically as you browse.

Information you provide to us:

- Full name, email address, and phone number submitted through inquiry or contact forms

- Property preferences such as location, budget range, property type, and timeline

- Financial information you choose to share to help us identify suitable properties (e.g. pre-approval status)

- Messages and communications sent to us via the website

Information collected automatically when you visit our website:

- IP address, browser type, and device information

- Pages visited, property listings viewed, and time spent on each page

- Search queries and filters used on our listings

- How you arrived at our website (e.g. search engine, referral link)

2. How We Use Your Information

Greetings Virginia uses the information we collect to:

- Understand your property needs and match you with suitable buying or selling opportunities

- Respond to your inquiries and schedule property viewings or consultations

- Facilitate and manage real estate transactions you enter into with or through us

- Send you property listings, market updates, or newsletters — only with your consent

- Improve the performance, content, and usability of our website

- Comply with our legal obligations under applicable federal and state laws, including real estate regulations and anti-money laundering (FinCEN) requirements

- Detect and prevent fraudulent or unauthorized activity

Greetings Virginia will never sell your personal information to third parties for their own marketing purposes.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not share your personal information except in the following situations:

- Trusted service providers: Third parties who help us operate our website and business — such as CRM tools, email platforms, and analytics services — are bound by confidentiality agreements and may not use your data for their own purposes.

- Transaction partners: With your knowledge and consent, we may share relevant information with co-brokers, title companies, notaries, or legal professionals involved in completing a property transaction.

- Legal requirements: When required by applicable federal or state law, court order, or a government authority such as the IRS, FinCEN, or state real estate regulators.

- Business succession: In the event of a merger or sale of Greetings Virginia, your information may be transferred as part of that process, with notice provided to you.

4. Cookies & Website Tracking

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience and help us understand how visitors use our site.

- Essential cookies: Necessary for the website to function (e.g. remembering your search filters). These cannot be disabled.

- Analytics cookies: Help us measure traffic and understand which listings and pages are most useful (e.g. via Google Analytics).

- Marketing cookies: Allow us to show you relevant property ads on other platforms based on your browsing activity on our site.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect how some parts of our website function.

5. Data Retention

We keep your personal information only for as long as necessary to serve the purposes described in this policy. In practice:

- Client records and transaction documents are retained for a minimum of [5–7] years in accordance with applicable federal and state real estate regulations.

- Inquiry and contact records are kept for up to [2] years after your last interaction with us.

- Marketing consent records are maintained until you withdraw your consent.

- Website analytics data is stored in aggregated, anonymized form.

When information is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or permanently anonymized.

6. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your state of residence, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information. These include rights under laws such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and similar state privacy laws:

- Right to know: To know what personal data we collect about you, how it is used, and with whom it is shared.

- Right to access: To request a copy of the personal information we have on file for you.

- Right to correction: To request that we update or correct any inaccurate information.

- Right to deletion: To request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal retention requirements.

- Right to opt out: To opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information and direct marketing communications at any time.

- Right to non-discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your privacy rights.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 10. We will acknowledge your request within 5 business days and respond fully within 30 days.

7. Data Security

Greetings Virginia takes reasonable and appropriate steps to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. Our security measures include:

- Encrypted data transmission via SSL/TLS on our website

- Access to personal data restricted to authorized personnel only

- Regular reviews of our data handling and security practices

While we take these measures seriously, no internet-based system is completely secure. If you have reason to believe your personal information has been compromised, please contact us immediately.

8. Children’s Privacy

Greetings Virginia’s website and services are intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of 18. If we discover that a minor has submitted information through our website, we will delete it promptly. Please contact us if you believe this has occurred.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. When changes are made, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. For material changes, we will notify you by email or via a notice on our website. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to your personal information or this Privacy Policy, please reach out to us:

Business: Greetings Virginia Sales Network

Address: 12715 Knollbrook Dr. Clifton, VA 20124

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (703) 763-2656