Privacy Policy

At Cornell Real Estate and Development, we’re committed to protecting the privacy and security of our clients, visitors, and business partners. This privacy policy outlines how we use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you interact with our website, services, and communications. By visiting our website, you agree to the Terms and Conditions mentioned in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide

When you use our website or services, we may collect the following personal information:

Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
Property Preferences: Provide information about the types of properties you are interested in, such as location, size, and budget.
Account Information: Login credentials, including usernames and passwords, if applicable.
Payment Information: Payment details for transactions related to property purchases or rentals.

b. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information through cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies, including:

Device Information: Your IP address, browser type, operating system, and device type.
Usage Data: Pages you visit, time spent on our website, links clicked, and search queries.
Location Data: General location information based on your IP address.

c. Information From Third Parties

We also collect information from third parties, such as credit-placing agencies, business partners, and publicly available sources, to enhance our services and verify the client’s details.

2. How We Use Your Information

Cornell Real Estate and Development uses the information provided by you for the following purposes:

a. To Improve Our Services

To facilitate property transactions, such as buying, selling, and renting.
To provide recommendations on your preferences.
To maintain the functionality of our website.

b. Communication

To respond to inquiries, requests, or feedback.
To send updates, newsletters, promotional materials, or service-related announcements.
To notify you about changes to our policies or terms of service.

c. Legal and Security Purposes

To comply with the legal complications such as tax implementation and anti-fraud regulations,
To protect against unauthorized access, fraud, and other security issues.

d. Marketing

To analyze website traffic and user behavior for marketing purposes.
To personalize and enhance your experience with targeted ads and content.

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your personal information in the following circumstances:

a. With Service Providers

We work with third-party service providers to perform tasks on our behalf, such as payment processing, email communication, and data analysis. These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and authorized to use your information only as necessary to perform their services.

b. With Business Partners

We may share aggregated, non-identifiable information with real estate brokers, agents, or affiliated companies to enhance your property search experience.

c. For Legal Compliance

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal processes, such as subpoenas, court orders, or government requests.

d. In Business Transactions

Your information may be transferred as part of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience, analyze usage patterns, and deliver targeted advertisements.

a. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality.
Performance Cookies: Track how you interact with our site to improve its functionality.
Advertising Cookies: Deliver relevant ads based on your browsing habits.

b. Managing Cookies

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. After this period, your data will be securely deleted or anonymized.

6. Data Security

We implement robust security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include:

Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption for data transmission.
Regular security audits and monitoring.
Access controls to ensure only authorized personnel can access sensitive data.

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

7. Your Privacy Rights

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

• Access and Portability

You can request access to the personal information we hold about you and obtain a copy in a portable format.

• Correction

If any of your information is inaccurate or outdated, you have the right to request corrections.

• Deletion

You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal obligations.

• Opt-Out of Marketing

You can opt out of receiving promotional communications by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails or contacting us directly.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites, and we encourage you to review their policies before providing any information.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected such data, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The updated policy will be posted on this page, and the “Effective Date” will be revised accordingly.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at CRNLLRLANDDEV@GMAIL.COM or 404-999-2396.