Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us.
Effective Date: October 25, 2025
Last Updated: October 25, 2025
This Privacy Policy describes how Errin Ford, Real Estate Agent ("Agent," "I," "me"), affiliated with Windermere Coeur d'Alene Realty, Inc. ("Brokerage"), collects, uses, and discloses information from users of the website https://coeurdalenerealestatehub.com/ (the "Site").
By using this Site, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information that identifies, relates to, describes, is capable of being associated with, or could reasonably be linked, directly or indirectly, with you ("Personal Information").
| Category of Information | Examples of Data Collected | Purpose of Collection |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Information | Name, Email Address, Phone Number, Postal Address. | To respond to your requests, schedule appointments, send you property updates, and provide direct real estate services. |
| Real Estate Preferences | Saved searches, favorited listings, price range, desired property features, pre-approval status. | To personalize the home search experience, send targeted property alerts, and offer relevant services. |
| Internet Activity | IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, pages viewed, time spent on the Site, and the website visited before and after ours. | To analyze Site traffic, monitor performance, and improve the user experience and our marketing efforts. |
| Location Data | General geographic location (e.g., city, neighborhood) based on your IP address. | To provide localized property listings and market data relevant to your area. |
Source of Collection: We collect this information:
- Directly from you when you fill out forms (e.g., contact form, sign up for property alerts) or register an account.
- Automatically as you navigate the site using cookies and web analytics tools.
- From our Brokerage or IDX/MLS providers as necessary to display and update property listings.
2. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
The Site uses cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to enhance your experience and collect usage data.
- Cookies: Small text files placed on your device to remember your preferences (like saved searches) and track activity.
- Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google’s privacy policy governs how they use this data.
- Opt-Out: You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If you disable or refuse cookies, please note that some parts of the Site may then be inaccessible or not function properly.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following business purposes:
- Service Delivery: To provide the requested real estate services (e.g., sending listings, scheduling showings, market reports).
- Communication: To respond to your inquiries and send you transactional and promotional emails (which you can opt-out of).
- Lead Generation: To identify and follow up on potential clients.
- Compliance: To meet our legal, contractual, and regulatory obligations, including those of our Brokerage and the Multiple Listing Service (MLS).
- Security: To detect, prevent, and respond to fraud or illegal activity.
4. Disclosure of Your Information
We do not sell your Personal Information for monetary consideration. We may disclose your information to the following categories of third parties for the business purposes described above:
- Brokerage & Affiliates: We share information with Windermere Coeur d'Alene Realty, Inc. and its affiliated entities for supervision, compliance, and transaction support.
- Service Providers: We share data with trusted third parties that help us operate the Site, run our business, and service you (e.g., hosting providers, CRM software, email marketing platforms, and legal/accounting consultants).
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, in response to a subpoena, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of the Agent, Brokerage, or others.
5. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your Personal Information:
- Access/Information: The right to request what Personal Information we have collected about you.
- Correction/Update: The right to request that we correct inaccurate Personal Information.
- Deletion: The right to request the deletion of your Personal Information, subject to certain exceptions (e.g., retaining data needed to complete a transaction or comply with legal requirements).
- Opt-Out of Marketing: You can opt out of receiving promotional emails from us by following the "unsubscribe" link provided in those emails.
To Exercise Your Rights: Please submit a request to the contact information listed in Section 7. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.
6. Children's Privacy
This Site is not intended for children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect Personal Information from children under 18. If we learn we have collected or received Personal Information from a child under 18 without verification of parental consent, we will delete that information.
7. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:
Contact: Errin Ford, Real Estate AgentEmail: realestate@errinford.com
Phone: (208) 551-1309
Address: 1616 E Seltice Way, Post Falls, ID 83854
8. Changes to Our Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post any changes on this page with a new "Effective Date." Your continued use of the Site after any changes indicates your acceptance of the new policy.