Doretta Smith Website Privacy Policy Statement

This website privacy policy statement is effective as of March 27, 2009. However, I reserve the right to change this statement. The current privacy policy statement will be posted on this page whenever there is a change. Any changes will become effective the day they are posted.

Your Privacy
I respect your privacy. I am committed to protecting it.  This website privacy policy statement explains how that is done and about choices that you have related to privacy.

Websites Covered by This Privacy Policy Statement
This privacy policy statement applies exclusively to this Doretta Smith www.dorettasmith.com website. It does not apply to any linked site. To learn about the privacy policy of any site linked to or from this website, please refer to that site's privacy policy statement or consult that site's webmaster if the site does not have a published privacy policy statement.

Personal Information Collected at this Website
You can browse content at this website without providing any personal information. However, many visitors can simultaneously search the real estate property listings at this site. You may ask for a list of properties located in a certain geographical area that have some number of bedrooms and that are within a certain price range while at the same time others visitors want information about other properties.

The server that responds to those requests must be able to identify one website visitor from another to be able to know who to send the differing search results to. It does that by saving a small text file known as cookie on each visitor's computer. In principle, the system is much like the case where people wanting help at a counter take a number that is called when someone is ready to help them. Taking a number does not disclose personal information about anyone being helped. It merely makes it possible to tell one stranger from another where several want service simultaneously. The same is true of computer cookies used to facilitate providing service to multiple website visitors.

Even though taking a number at a service counter doesn't disclose personal information, someone wanting service may choose to provide their name, address, phone number, or other personal information to make it possible to provide service that they want. The same is true at this website. You may choose to give me personal information so I can provide additional information about real estate properties, so I can schedule visits to properties you are interested in, so we can privately discuss issues related to buying or selling real estate, or so I can provide other real-estate-related services to you. You also may choose to provide website registration information so it will be possible to identify you, remember your interests, and provide better services to you on subsequent visits.

Personal information you decide to voluntarily provide will be used only by me or others working with me to provide you real-estate services.

 

Children’s Privacy
Nothing at this website is directed toward children. I do not knowingly collect or post information from children under the age of 13. You can learn about children’s privacy and the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) at the Federal Trade Commission’s website at http://www.ftc.gov.

E-Mail Messages
E-mail provides a convenient means of communicating with most of my real estate clients. Send me an e-mail message or a message via this website if you provide your e-mail address and then wish to no longer receive e-mail from me.

Website Statistical Data
Website statistical data is collected so it possible to analyze how the site is being used over time as a guide to improvements. The statistical data collected is not associated with any individual visitor's personal identity. The information collected includes:

Disclosure of Information
Information collected at this website may be disclosed to:

Contact Me About this Website
I am always interested in knowing what visitors have to say about my website. I especially would like to know about any mistakes you notice or any recommendations you have for improvements. Please do not hesitate to let me know what you think.