SMS Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how Travis Old and Horizon Real Estate Group (collectively, "we," "us," or "our") collect, use, and protect information you provide when you opt in to receive text (SMS/MMS) messages through our Brief websites, including the Elizabeth City Buyers Brief, Carova Beach Brief, and Edenton Brief Hub.

About Our Websites

Our Brief websites are real estate lead generation platforms serving buyers and sellers of residential and waterfront properties in Northeast North Carolina. When you submit an inquiry or opt in to receive communications through one of our Brief sites, you are connecting directly with Travis Old and Horizon Real Estate Group.

Information We Collect

When you submit a form or opt in to receive text messages through one of our Brief websites, we may collect:

• Your name
• Mobile phone number
• Email address
• Current home search criteria or property details
• Buying or selling timeline
• Any other information you voluntarily provide related to your real estate needs

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to respond to your real estate inquiries and to send you SMS/MMS messages you have consented to receive. These messages may include:

• Property listing updates
• Home search results
• Showing confirmations
• Market updates for Northeast North Carolina
• Follow-ups on your buying or selling inquiry
• General real estate guidance from Travis Old and Horizon Real Estate Group

We do not use your information for any purpose unrelated to your real estate transaction or inquiry without your express consent.

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, trade, or share your personal information or mobile phone number with third parties for their own marketing purposes. Your information may be shared with our SMS platform provider (Twilio) strictly for the purpose of delivering messages you have requested. We may also share information with cooperating agents or MLS services as necessary to facilitate your real estate transaction, or as required by law.

No Mobile Opt-In Data Sharing

Mobile opt-in data and consent to receive text messages will not be shared with any third party for marketing or promotional purposes.

Data Retention

We retain your contact and opt-in information for as long as necessary to serve your real estate needs or as required by applicable law. You may request deletion of your information at any time by opting out (see below) or contacting us directly.

How to Opt Out

You may opt out of receiving text messages at any time by replying STOP to any message you receive from us. After opting out, you will receive a one-time confirmation message and will not receive further texts unless you re-subscribe. For help, reply HELP to any message or contact us at the information below.

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