Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to the website of Julie Melrose, Realtor (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operating under Town Real Estate, located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. We are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with applicable federal and Florida state laws and industry best practices, including those outlined by the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) https://www.nar.realtor.

Information We Collect

We collect both personally identifiable information and non-personal browsing data when you interact with our website at [Insert Website URL].

Personally Identifiable Information:

Collected only when voluntarily submitted via forms or communications, such as:

Name
Phone number
Email address
Property or service inquiries

Automatically Collected Data:
We may gather information such as IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on site, and referring URLs through standard web tracking technologies (e.g., cookies, analytics services).

Use of Information

Your information may be used to:

Respond to inquiries and provide real estate services
Facilitate property searches via MLS systems
Improve our website and marketing efforts
Fulfill legal obligations and internal documentation standards per NAR Code of Ethics and federal requirements

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your personal data. Your information may be shared under these circumstances:

With licensed third-party service providers (e.g., CRM, MLS) solely for service facilitation
When legally required by subpoena, court order, or government regulation
With your explicit consent, for marketing or referral purposes

We require third parties to adhere to comparable data privacy and protection standards.

Cookies & Analytics

This website uses cookies to improve functionality, personalize content, and analyze traffic. You can disable cookies through your browser, but some features may be limited.

We use tools such as Google Analytics in accordance with their policies and U.S. data protection laws.

Data Security

We follow NAR's recommended best practices and employ reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data. However, no system is completely secure; therefore, transmission of personal information is done at your own risk.

Your Rights

Pursuant to Florida and federal consumer protection laws, you may:

Request access to your data
Request that we correct or delete personal information
Opt-out of direct marketing or newsletters by clicking “unsubscribe” or emailing us directly

Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13, in compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.

External Links

This site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. We encourage you to read their privacy policies independently.

Updates to This Policy

We reserve the right to amend this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised effective date.

Contact Information

Julie Melrose, Realtor
Town Real Estate
3000 North Federal Highway, Suite 7
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306
Phone: (954) 504-5697
Email: jm@juliemelrose.com

For additional guidance, visit the National Association of Realtors® Privacy Resources.