Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 26, 2025
Dorthe Havmoeller, affiliated with Howard Hanna | Allen Tate Real Estate, is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or engage our real estate services in North Carolina and South Carolina.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Personal Information
- Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address
- Property preferences and search criteria
- Financial information necessary for real estate transactions
- Information provided through contact forms or direct communications
Automatically Collected Information
- IP address, browser type, and device information
- Pages visited and time spent on our website
- Referring website addresses
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide real estate services and facilitate property transactions
- Respond to your inquiries and communicate with you
- Send property listings, market updates, and newsletters (with your consent)
- Comply with legal obligations under NC and SC real estate laws
- Improve our website and services
- Fulfill our fiduciary duties as required by the North Carolina Real Estate Commission (NCREC) and South Carolina Real Estate Commission (SCREC)
3. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information with:
- Howard Hanna | Allen Tate Real Estate: Our affiliated brokerage for transaction processing
- Multiple Listing Services (MLS): As required for property listings
- Third-Party Service Providers: Including title companies, lenders, inspectors, and attorneys involved in your transaction
- Regulatory Bodies: The NCREC, SCREC, or other regulatory agencies as required by law
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental regulation
We do not sell your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
4. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal information
- Opt-out of marketing communications at any time
- Request information about the data we hold about you
- Withdraw consent where applicable
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and understand where our visitors come from. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
8. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:
Regulatory Compliance: This privacy policy is designed to comply with the requirements of the North Carolina Real Estate Commission (NCREC) and South Carolina Real Estate Commission (SCREC). Dorthe Havmoeller is a licensed real estate broker in both North Carolina and South Carolina.