Privacy Policy

Effective Date: Feb 5, 2025

Buck Perino, aka Realtor® on Horseback (“we,” “our,” or “us”), values your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website, interact with our services, or engage with us in any other way.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Information

When you interact with us, you may provide information such as:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address
Property preferences and search criteria
Any other information you voluntarily submit

b. Non-Personal Information

We may collect non-personal information about your interaction with our website, including:

IP address
Browser type and version
Device information
Cookies and tracking technologies
Referring website or platform

c. Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from third-party partners, such as real estate platforms, mortgage brokers, title companies, or marketing providers, that help us enhance our services.

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

To provide real estate services and respond to inquiries
To help you buy, sell, or lease properties
To comply with Texas real estate regulations
To improve our website and user experience
To communicate with you regarding offers, promotions, or updates
To comply with legal obligations and protect our business interests
To analyze trends and gather statistical insights
To provide personalized property recommendations and services

Information Sharing

We do not sell, share, or disclose your personal information to third parties. However, in the course of providing real estate services, we may share necessary information with:

Title companies, lenders, and escrow agents to facilitate real estate transactions
Multiple Listing Services (MLS) as required for property listings
Legal authorities if required by law
Other real estate professionals when working on cooperative transactions

We ensure that all parties we work with maintain proper data protection standards.

Your Privacy Rights (Texas Data Privacy and Security Act & 2025 State Privacy Laws)

If you are a Texas resident, you have certain rights under the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA), as well as additional protections under new 2025 state privacy laws:

Right to Know: You can request details about the personal information we collect and how it is used.
Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal information we have collected.
Right to Correction: You may correct any inaccuracies in your data.
Right to Deletion: You may request the deletion of your data, subject to legal retention requirements.
Right to Opt-Out: You can opt out of targeted advertising or data sales (though we do not sell data).
Right to Limit Data Processing: You may limit how your data is processed for certain business activities.
Right to Data Portability: You can request to transfer your data to another service provider.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at Phone: 512-364-1303 or Email: [email protected]

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings, but doing so may impact your experience on our website.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for business purposes or to comply with legal and regulatory requirements, including real estate transaction records.

Data Security

We implement security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use industry-standard security measures, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed at individuals under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

International Data Transfers

If you access our website from outside the United States, your data may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the U.S. By using our services, you consent to this transfer.

Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us at:

Buck Perino, aka Realtor on Horseback

Address: 726 Little Twig, Magnolia, TX

Phone: 512-364-1303

Email: [email protected]

By using our website and services, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.