Effective: November 19th, 2025
Last revised: February 11, 2026
1. Introduction
1.1 This Privacy Policy describes how Vanessa Augustu Homes, operated by Vanessa Augustu, P.A., Realtor® under Fierce Realty (“Vanessa Augustu Homes,” “we,” “our,” or “us”), collects, uses, shares, and protects personal information.
1.2 By accessing our website, communicating with us, or using our real estate services, you consent to the practices described herein.
1.3 Our website integrates with third-party real estate technology providers, including Buying Buddy®, Stellar MLS®, and MLS GRID®. These platforms operate independently, and any data they collect is governed by their respective privacy policies.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Voluntary Information: We may collect personal information you provide, including your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, financial information necessary for real estate transactions, and property preferences.
2.2 Automatically Collected Information: We may collect technical and usage-related information such as IP address, browser type, device details, operating system, pages visited, cookies, and similar data.
2.3 Third-Party Sources: We may receive information from public records, social media platforms, mortgage lenders, title companies, inspectors, appraisers, and MLS platforms as needed to facilitate services.
3. Use of Information
3.1 We use personal information to provide, operate, and improve our services.
3.2 Additional purposes include responding to inquiries, scheduling appointments, conducting property searches, facilitating transactions, sending communications (including marketing where permitted), and complying with legal requirements.
3.3 We also share necessary data with MLS platforms to ensure accurate listing functionality.
4. Sharing of Information
4.1 We do not sell or rent your personal information.
4.2 We may share your information with:
4.2(a) Our brokerage (Fierce Realty) and authorized team members;
4.2(b) Mortgage lenders, title companies, inspectors, appraisers, attorneys, and similar transaction partners;
4.2(c) Service providers assisting with hosting, analytics, communication tools, and secure storage;
4.2(d) Legal or regulatory authorities when required by law.
4.3 MLS platforms such as Buying Buddy®, Stellar MLS®, and MLS GRID® may receive certain information based on your use of property-search features, and they maintain full responsibility for their own data practices.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
5.1 We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tools to improve website functionality, user experience, analytics, and personalization.
5.2 You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features may be limited.
6. Data Retention
6.1 We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to provide services, meet legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.
7. Data Security
7.1 We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect information.
7.2 While we strive to protect your data, no method of electronic transmission or storage is entirely secure.
8. Your Privacy Rights
8.1 Under applicable U.S. law, you may have rights to access, update, correct, or request deletion of personal information, subject to legal limits.
8.2 You may also opt out of marketing communications or request restrictions on certain processing activities.
8.3 Rights requests may be submitted using the contact information in Section 13.
9. Third-Party Links
9.1 Our website may contain links to external websites.
9.2 We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites.
10. Children’s Privacy
10.1 Our services are not intended for individuals under 18.
10.2 We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If such information is found, it will be deleted promptly.
11. International Visitors & Jurisdiction Notice
11.1 Our services and website operate from the State of Florida, United States of America.
11.2 If you access our site from outside the United States—including the European Union, United Kingdom, Canada, or any foreign jurisdiction—you consent to the transfer, processing, and storage of your data in the United States.
11.3 All matters relating to privacy, data collection, and data processing are governed exclusively by Florida law and applicable U.S. federal law.
11.4 Foreign data-protection regulations, including but not limited to GDPR, UK GDPR, and PIPEDA, do not apply to our operations unless expressly required by U.S. law.
11.5 Residents of California or other states whose privacy laws apply only to businesses meeting specific statutory thresholds acknowledge that such thresholds do not apply to Vanessa Augustu Homes.
12. Changes to This Policy
12.1 We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in practices, services, or legal requirements.
12.2 Updated versions are effective immediately upon posting. Continued use of our website constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.
13. Contact Information
13.1 For questions, concerns, or privacy-related requests, please contact:
Vanessa Augustu Homes
Vanessa Augustu, P.A., Realtor®
Fierce Realty
1101 Miranda Lane, Suite 131
Kissimmee, FL 34741
