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Privacy Policy for Shields International Realty

Shields International Realty (“SIRE”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and store your personal information when you use our website and services.

Information We Collect:

We collect information from you in several ways when you use our services:

• Information You Provide: This includes information you give us directly, such as your name, contact information (email address, phone number), and any information you submit when requesting services or contacting us.
  
• Information Collected Automatically: We may collect information automatically through your use of our website, such as your IP address, device type, browsing activity, and referring URLs.
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to track activity on our website and hold certain information. You can opt out of cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect your use of the website.
• Information from Third Parties: We may receive information about you from third-party sources, such as public records or marketing partners.

How We Use Your Information:

We use your information to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain our services
• Process your requests and inquiries
• Send you marketing communications (with your consent)
• Improve our website and services
• Analyze trends and user behavior
• Comply with legal requirements

Sharing Your Information:

We may share your information with third parties in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share your information with service providers who help us operate our business, such as website hosting companies, email marketing platforms, and data analytics providers.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or to comply with a court order.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a business transfer, such as a merger or acquisition, your information may be transferred to the new owner.

Your Choices

You have choices regarding your information:

• Opting Out of Marketing: You can unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time by following the instructions in the emails you receive.
• Accessing and Updating Your Information: You can request access to your information and update it by contacting us.

Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the security of your information.

Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect information from children under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with information, please contact us so we can delete it.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post any changes on our website.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at privacy@shieldsre.com.

Shields International Realty Terms of Service

These Terms of Agreement (hereinafter referred to as the “Agreement”) govern your use of Shields International Realty (SIRE) Brokerage firm’s services, platforms, and websites (collectively referred to as the “Services”). By accessing or using the Services, you agree to be bound by this Agreement, including any additional terms and conditions provided to you in connection with the Services. If you do not agree to all of the terms and conditions of this Agreement, do not access or use the Services.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Services, you agree that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Agreement, including any future modifications. If you are accepting these terms on behalf of a company or other legal entity, you represent that you have the authority to bind such entity to this Agreement.

2. Eligibility

You represent and warrant that you are at least eighteen (18) years of age and have the legal capacity to enter into this Agreement. You further represent and warrant that all information provided by you to SIRE is accurate and complete.

3. Scope of Services

SIRE provides real estate brokerage services, including but not limited to property listings, property management, and transaction facilitation. SIRE acts as an intermediary between buyers, sellers, landlords, and renters.

4. User Conduct

You agree to use the Services in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and this Agreement. You shall not engage in any conduct that is unlawful, fraudulent, or violates the rights of others. Prohibited conduct includes but is not limited to manipulation of property listings, interference with other users’ listings, and unauthorized use of the Services.

5. Intellectual Property

The Services and all content, features, and functionality thereof are owned by SIRE or its licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You agree not to reproduce, modify, distribute, or otherwise use any content from the Services without prior written permission from SIRE.

6. Equal Housing Opportunity

SIRE is committed to the principles of equal housing opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. SIRE encourages and supports affirmative advertising and marketing efforts to promote equal housing opportunities.

7. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall SIRE, its affiliates, or its respective officers, directors, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, arising out of or in connection with your use of the Services.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless SIRE, its affiliates, and its respective officers, directors, employees, and agents, from and against any and all claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or in connection with your use of the Services or any violation of this Agreement.

9. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Jurisdiction]. Any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be resolved exclusively through arbitration in [City, State], in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.

10. Modification of Terms

SIRE reserves the right to modify or amend this Agreement at any time without prior notice. The most current version of the Agreement will be posted on the SIRE website. Your continued use of the Services after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Agreement.

11. Termination

SIRE reserves the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Services at any time, for any reason, without prior notice or liability.

12. Entire Agreement

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between you and SIRE regarding your use of the Services and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous agreements, representations, warranties, and understandings, whether oral or written.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Agreement, please contact us at policy@shieldsre.com

By accessing or using the Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Agreement. If you do not agree to all of the terms and conditions of this Agreement, you may not access or use the Services.

Affiliates

Some of the services provided by Shields International Realty (SIRE) are offered through affiliated companies (“Affiliates”). These Affiliates may include but are not limited to escrow services, technology platforms, and origin services. By using the Services, you acknowledge and agree to be bound by any additional terms and conditions imposed by these Affiliates.

14. Relationship with Affiliates

SIRE may collaborate with Affiliates to provide certain services or products to users. These Affiliates may retain separate branding and operate under their own terms of service. While using the Services provided by Affiliates, you agree to comply with the terms and conditions set forth by each Affiliate.

15. Acceptance of Affiliate Terms

When accessing services provided by Affiliates through SIRE, you acknowledge and agree to abide by the terms and conditions specified by each Affiliate. These terms may include additional privacy policies, California privacy notices, and DMCA copyright policies.

16. Limitation of Liability

SIRE shall not be liable for any damages, losses, or liabilities arising out of your use of services provided by Affiliates. Each Affiliate is solely responsible for the services they provide, and any disputes or issues arising from such services should be directed to the respective Affiliate.

17. Modification of Affiliate Terms

Affiliate terms may be modified or updated by the respective Affiliate at any time. SIRE is not responsible for notifying users of changes to Affiliate terms. It is your responsibility to review and comply with the most current terms and conditions imposed by each Affiliate.

18. Governing Law

The terms and conditions set forth by Affiliates are governed by their respective laws and jurisdictions. Any disputes or legal matters arising from the use of services provided by Affiliates shall be resolved in accordance with their governing laws.

19. Shields International Realty (SIRE) provides access to third-party websites, services, and resources through its Site and Applications. By accessing these third-party resources, you acknowledge and agree to do so at your own risk. SIRE does not control these third-party resources and therefore cannot be held responsible for their content, accuracy, legality, or any other aspect. The inclusion of links to third-party websites or resources does not imply endorsement or affiliation with their operators. SIRE shall not be liable for any damages or losses arising from the use of or reliance on content, goods, or services provided by third-party websites or resources.

20. Affiliated Services and Tools

Certain features of the Services may incorporate third-party tools, each subject to their own additional terms and conditions. By using the Services, you agree to be bound by the terms of service of these third-party tools, including but not limited to YouTube API Services.

21. Payment Processing

SIRE does not store credit card information nor process credit card payments directly. Payment processing for purchases made through the Site is handled by Stripe, Inc., a third-party payment processor. Your payment processing will be subject to the terms, conditions, and privacy policies of Stripe, Inc. SIRE disclaims any liability related to the security or performance of the payment processor. You are responsible for any fees, taxes, or changes in pricing associated with third-party vendors through the use of the Services.

22. Termination

SIRE reserves the right to terminate your access to all or part of the Services at any time, with or without cause and with or without notice, which may result in the loss of information associated with your membership. Any fees paid are non-refundable. Certain provisions of these Terms of Service, such as ownership provisions and limitations of liability, shall survive termination.

33. Warranty Disclaimer

SIRE makes no representations or warranties concerning any content accessed through the Services, including that from agents. Content accessed through the Services is at your own risk, and you are solely responsible for any resulting damage or loss. SIRE does not guarantee the accuracy, legality, or safety of any content accessed through the Services. All information should be independently verified by you.

24. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless SIRE, its affiliates, and their respective employees, contractors, directors, suppliers, licensors, and representatives from any liabilities, claims, and expenses arising from or related to your use of the Services or any breach of these Terms of Service.

25. Limitation of Liability

SIRE and its affiliates, employees, contractors, directors, suppliers, licensors, and representatives shall not be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages, or for any direct damages in excess of the fees paid for the Services during the preceding three-month period, arising from or related to the use of the Services. You acknowledge and agree that SIRE is not responsible for user content, third-party conduct, or the condition, legality, or suitability of any property.

26. Arbitration Clause and Class Action Waiver

All disputes between you and SIRE shall be resolved by binding arbitration in accordance with the American Arbitration Association’s rules. You waive your right to participate in class actions or class-wide arbitration. This arbitration provision shall survive termination of your relationship with SIRE.

27. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of law provisions. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of [Your Jurisdiction] for any disputes arising under these Terms of Service.

28. User Disputes

While SIRE reserves the right to intervene in or monitor disputes between users, it does not have the authority to legally bind third parties to resolve disputes. You agree to cooperate with SIRE in good faith regarding any disputes involving you.

29. Export Control

By using the Services, you represent and warrant that you will comply with all applicable export control laws and regulations.

30. Feedback

Your feedback regarding the Services is welcome and may be submitted to [Your Feedback Contact]. All feedback shall be the sole and exclusive property of SIRE.

31. Modification

SIRE reserves the right to modify or replace these Terms of Service at any time. Your continued use of the Services following any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.

32. Contact

If you have any questions, complaints, or claims regarding the Services, you may contact SIRE at policy@shieldsre.com

Shields International Realty (SIRE) California Privacy Policy

This California Privacy Policy (“Policy”) describes how Shields International Realty (“SIRE,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and discloses your personal information when you visit our website located at [insert website address] (“Site”) and use our related services (collectively, the “Services”).

1. Categories of Personal Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal information from you:

• Identifiers:

• Name
• Contact information (e.g., email address, phone number)
• Unique online identifiers (e.g., IP address, device identifiers)

• Commercial Information:

• Real estate interests (e.g., property type, location, price range)
• Search history on our Site

• Internet or Electronic Network Activity Information:

• Browsing history on our Site
• Usage data (e.g., pages visited, features used)

2. Sources of Personal Information

We collect personal information from you through various sources, including:

• Directly from you: When you submit a contact form, subscribe to our newsletter, or interact with our Site features.
• Indirectly from you: Through your browsing activity and usage data on our Site.
• Third-party sources: We may obtain certain information from third-party sources, such as data providers and public records.

3. Use of Personal Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

• To provide and improve our Services:

• Respond to your inquiries and requests
• Provide you with property listings and information
• Personalize your experience on our Site
• Improve the functionality and content of our Services

• To fulfill legal or contractual obligations:

• Comply with applicable laws and regulations
• Enforce our Terms of Use

4. Disclosure of Personal Information

We may disclose your personal information to the following categories of third parties:

• Service providers: Companies that help us operate our business (e.g., website hosting, marketing, data analytics).
• Government authorities: To comply with legal requirements or respond to law enforcement requests.

We will not sell or share your personal information for any purpose that is not disclosed in this Policy without your consent.

5. Your California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have certain rights regarding your personal information under the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”). These rights include:

• Right to Know: You can request to know what personal information we have collected, used, and disclosed about you over the past 12 months.
• Right to Delete: You can request to delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
• Right to Opt-Out of Sale: We do not sell your personal information as defined by the CCPA. However, you still have the right to opt-out of any future sale (as defined by the CCPA).

To exercise your California Privacy Rights, you can:

• Submit a request by emailing policy@shieldsre.com

We will verify your request and respond within the timeframe required by law.

6. Children’s Privacy

Our Services are not directed towards children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us. We will take steps to remove the information from our systems.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no security measures are perfect, and we cannot guarantee the security of your information.

8. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. We will post any changes on our Site and notify you by email (if you have provided us with your email address).

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Policy, please contact us:

• Email: [insert email address]
• Phone: [insert phone number]

10. Effective Date

This Policy is effective as of 04-08-2024

Shields International Realty (SIRE) DMCA Notice

Effective Date: 04-08-2024

Shields International Realty (SIRE) respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects its users to do the same. Pursuant to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), SIRE has implemented procedures for receiving written notification of claimed copyright infringement. If you believe that your work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please provide our designated agent with the following information in accordance with the requirements of 17 U.S.C. § 512(c)(3):

1. Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed, or, if multiple copyrighted works at a single online site are covered by a single notification, a representative list of such works at that site.
2. Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing or to be the subject of infringing activity and that is to be removed or access to which is to be disabled, and information reasonably sufficient to permit SIRE to locate the material. Provide URLs or other specific information to help us locate the material.
3. Information reasonably sufficient to permit SIRE to contact you, such as an address, telephone number, and, if available, an electronic mail address at which you may be contacted.
4. A statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
5. A statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.
6. Your physical or electronic signature.

Please send the written communication to our designated agent:

Shields International Realty (SIRE)
Attn: DMCA Agent
594 Dean Street, Ste 53
Brooklyn, NY 11238
Email: privacy@shieldsre.com

Please note that only DMCA notices should be sent to the designated agent. Any other inquiries or communications should be directed to the appropriate contact provided on our website.

Please be aware that misrepresentations made in your notification regarding whether material or activity is infringing may expose you to liability for damages (including costs and attorneys’ fees).

Sincerely,
Corp.
Shields International Realty (SIRE)