Privacy Policy
Effective Date: August 5, 2026
Privacy Policy
Welcome to Windward Properties ("Company," "we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website ("Website"), contact us, request information, submit property inquiries, or otherwise interact with our services.
By using our Website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information.
Information You Provide
You may voluntarily provide:
Name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address
Property address
Home buying or selling preferences
Financial or mortgage-related information you choose to provide
Messages submitted through contact forms
Appointment requests
Newsletter subscriptions
Any other information you choose to submit
Providing this information is voluntary, but some services may not be available without it.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our Website, we may automatically collect:
IP address
Browser type
Device type
Operating system
Referring website
Pages visited
Time spent on pages
Date and time of visits
Clickstream data
General geographic location derived from IP address
This information helps us improve website performance and user experience.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies, pixels, web beacons, and similar technologies to:
Remember user preferences
Analyze website traffic
Improve website functionality
Measure marketing performance
Personalize your experience
Deliver relevant advertising
You may disable cookies through your browser settings, although some features of the Website may not function properly.
How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
Respond to inquiries
Schedule appointments
Assist with buying or selling real estate
Provide requested property information
Communicate about listings
Send newsletters or marketing communications
Improve our Website
Analyze website performance
Maintain security
Prevent fraud
Comply with legal obligations
Enforce our Terms of Use
Communications
If you provide your contact information, we may contact you by:
Email
Telephone
Text message
Direct mail
You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in those emails.
You may opt out of text messages by replying STOP.
Standard messaging and data rates may apply.
Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal information for monetary compensation.
We may share information with:
Licensed real estate agents affiliated with our brokerage
Multiple Listing Service (MLS) providers
Mortgage lenders
Title companies
Escrow companies
Home inspectors
Contractors
Moving companies
Marketing providers
CRM providers
Website hosting providers
Analytics providers
Technology vendors
Legal or accounting professionals
Government agencies when required by law
These parties may only use your information to perform services on our behalf or as otherwise permitted by law.
Advertising and Analytics
We may use third-party services including:
Google Analytics
Google Ads
Meta Pixel (Facebook and Instagram)
Microsoft Advertising
Other digital advertising platforms
These services may collect information about your use of the Website to help us understand visitor behavior and improve marketing efforts.
You can opt out of certain interest-based advertising through industry opt-out tools.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as reasonably necessary to:
Provide requested services
Comply with legal obligations
Resolve disputes
Maintain business records
Enforce agreements
Retention periods vary depending on the type of information and applicable law.
Data Security
We use commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information.
However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children's Privacy
Our Website is not intended for children under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will delete it promptly.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your state of residence, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:
Right to know what information we collect
Right to access your information
Right to correct inaccurate information
Right to delete certain information
Right to receive a copy of your information
Right to limit certain uses of sensitive personal information where applicable
Right to opt out of targeted advertising where required by law
Right to appeal certain privacy decisions where applicable
We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.
To exercise your rights, contact us using the information below.
California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you may have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).
These rights may include:
Accessing personal information
Requesting deletion
Correcting inaccurate information
Requesting disclosure of information collected
Opting out of certain sharing for cross-context behavioral advertising
Limiting the use of sensitive personal information where applicable
Authorized agents may submit requests on behalf of California residents where permitted by law.
Do Not Track Signals
Some web browsers offer a "Do Not Track" feature.
Because there is no universally accepted standard for responding to these signals, our Website currently does not respond differently to them.
Third-Party Websites
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites, including property listing services, mortgage providers, social media platforms, and other external websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.
We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.
MLS and Property Information
Property information displayed on this Website may originate from Multiple Listing Services (MLS) or other third-party sources.
Information is believed to be reliable but is not guaranteed.
Property information may change without notice.
Email Security
Please do not send confidential financial information, Social Security numbers, wire instructions, or banking information through unsecured email or website forms.
If sensitive information is required, we will provide secure methods for transmission.
Wire Fraud Warning
Real estate transactions are frequent targets of wire fraud.
We will never send updated wire instructions solely by email.
Always verify wiring instructions by telephone using a trusted number before transferring funds.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
When changes are made, the revised version will be posted on this page with an updated Effective Date.
Your continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us.
Last Updated: August 5, 2026