Mrs. Claus® Workshop DBA  The Ashley & Clayton Team Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 04/05/2024
1.    Introduction
Thank you for choosing The Mrs. Claus® Company DBA Ashley Spivey ("we," "us," or "our"). This Privacy Policy is designed to inform you about the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information when you use our real estate services.
2.    Information We Collect
2.1. Personal Information: We may collect personal information, including but not limited to names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, and financial information, when you use our services.
2.2. Automatically Collected Information: We may also collect information automatically, such as IP addresses, device information, and browsing history, to improve our services and enhance your experience.
3.    How We Use Your Information
3.1. We use your personal information for the purpose of providing real estate services, including property listings, negotiations, and transactions.
3.2. Your information may be used for communication, updates, and customer support.
3.3. We may use your information to improve our services, customize content, and analyze user trends.
4.    Information Sharing
4.1. We may share your information with third parties, such as real estate agents, lenders, or legal entities, as necessary to fulfill the services you request.
4.2. Your information may be disclosed if required by law or to protect our rights and interests.
5.    Data Security
5.1. We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction.
6.    Your Choices
6.1. You can opt-out of receiving promotional communications from us by following the instructions provided in the communication.
6.2. You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information. Please contact us for assistance.
7.    Changes to This Privacy Policy
7.1. We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The effective date at the top of the policy will indicate when the latest revisions were made.
8.    Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at ashley.spivey@garygreene.com

9. Cookies and Similar Technologies
9.1. Cookies: Like many websites, we use cookies to enhance your experience and gather information about visitors and visits to our website. Cookies are small files that a site or its service provider transfers to your computer's hard drive through your web browser (if you allow) that enables the site's or service provider's systems to recognize your browser and capture and remember certain information.
9.2. Types of Cookies: We may use both session cookies (which expire once you close your web browser) and persistent cookies (which stay on your computer until you delete them) to provide you with a more personalized experience on our website.
9.3. Purpose of Cookies:
•    Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the proper functioning of our website.
•    Analytical/Performance Cookies: We use these cookies to analyze user behavior and improve our website's performance.
•    Functionality Cookies: These cookies enhance your experience by remembering your preferences.
9.4. Consent to Cookies: By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to the use of cookies, you may adjust your browser settings to reject or disable cookies. Please note that this may affect certain functionalities of the website.
9.5. Third-Party Cookies: We may also allow third-party service providers to place cookies on our website to track and analyze usage statistics.
9.6. Do Not Track Signals: We do not currently respond to 'Do Not Track' signals, as there is no universal standard for doing so.
9.7. Changes to Cookie Policy: We reserve the right to update and make changes to our cookie policy. Any changes will be reflected in the updated Privacy Policy with a revised effective date.
10. Texas Privacy Law Compliance
10.1. Overview: [Your Company Name] is committed to compliance with applicable privacy laws, including any privacy laws enacted in the state of Texas.
10.2. Current Texas Privacy Law: As of [Current Date], Texas does not have a comprehensive state-wide privacy law. However, privacy laws can evolve, and we will monitor any developments to ensure our practices align with the latest legal requirements.
10.3. Your Rights under Texas Privacy Law: If a Texas privacy law is enacted, you may have specific rights regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information. We will update our practices and this Privacy Policy accordingly to ensure your rights are respected.
11. Sharing Personally Identifiable Information with Third Parties
11.1. General Disclosure: In the course of providing real estate services, we may share personally identifiable information (PII) with third parties, such as lenders, title companies, and other relevant service providers. This disclosure is essential for the facilitation of real estate transactions and related services.
11.2. Third-Party Service Providers: We may engage third-party service providers to perform various services on our behalf. These service providers have access to the PII necessary to perform their functions but are prohibited from using it for other purposes.
11.3. Lenders and Financial Institutions: If you are seeking financing or mortgage services through our platform, we may share your PII with lenders and financial institutions to facilitate the loan approval process. These entities may have their privacy policies governing the use of your information.
11.4. Legal Requirements: We may disclose your PII if required to do so by law or in the good-faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with applicable laws, respond to a court order, judicial proceeding, or other legal process.
11.5. Business Transactions: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your PII may be among the assets transferred.
11.6. Your Consent: We will obtain your explicit consent before sharing your PII with third parties for purposes other than those described in this Privacy Policy.
11.7. Security Measures: We take reasonable steps to ensure that any third party with whom we share your PII implements appropriate security measures to protect your information.
11.8. Opt-Out Options: If you do not wish to have your PII shared with third parties, you may opt-out by contacting us at ashley.spivey@garygreene.com
12. Lead Generation Services
12.1. Purpose of Lead Generation: Mrs. Claus® Workshop LLC DBA The Ashley & Clayton Team may use lead generation services to obtain information about potential clients and individuals interested in our real estate services. This may involve collecting personally identifiable information (PII) from various sources, including online platforms, marketing partners, and publicly available databases.
12.2. Types of Information Collected: The information obtained through lead generation services may include, but is not limited to, names, contact details, property preferences, and other relevant details that help us tailor our services to your needs.
12.3. Consent for Lead Generation: By using our website or engaging with our real estate services, you consent to the collection of information through lead generation services. We will always seek your explicit consent if required by applicable laws.
12.4. Use of Information: The information obtained through lead generation services is used for the purpose of providing personalized real estate services, including property recommendations, market updates, and other relevant communications.
12.5. Disclosure to Third Parties: We may share the information obtained through lead generation services with third parties, such as real estate agents or partners, to enhance the services we provide to you. However, we will not sell or lease this information to third parties for unrelated purposes.
12.6. Opt-Out Options: If you wish to opt-out of our lead generation services or have your information removed from our databases, please contact us at ashley.spivey@garygreene.com
12.7. Security Measures: We take appropriate measures to ensure the security and confidentiality of the information obtained through lead generation services, consistent with industry standards.
12.8. Third-Party Privacy Policies: Please be aware that lead generation services may be subject to their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review the privacy practices of these services.
By using our services, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.
 Mrs. Claus® Workshop LLC DBA The Ashley & Clayton Team
6707 Aqua Falls, Missouri City, Texas 77459 ashley.spivey@garygreene.com