At Edge Realty, we acknowledge and respect your concerns regarding privacy and security, and we are committed to providing a convenient and secure online experience. This Privacy Policy outlines the information we collect, how we utilize it, with whom we may share it, and the measures we take to protect it on our website, located at www.edgerealtyny.com (referred to as the "Site"). We may update this Privacy Policy periodically, and we encourage you to review this section for any changes.

What information do we collect?

Personal information pertains to details about an identifiable individual, including but not limited to name, address, email address, telephone number, and other identifying information. We may collect personal information directly or indirectly from you. For instance, when you create an Account, you provide personal information such as your name, address, email, phone number, property preferences, and other relevant details. You may also voluntarily furnish personal information when contacting us via email, inquiring about properties, calling us, participating in online surveys, or responding to our information requests.

Even if you do not register with us, we may automatically gather certain information about your visit, such as your Internet Protocol (IP) address and browser information, to track your Site usage. Upon your subsequent visits and/or registration, we may update your profile with your past search history to enhance your user experience. Refer to the section titled "Understanding Cookies and Web Beacons" below.

We may employ a third party to assist in collecting and analyzing information about the sections you visit on the Site to evaluate and enhance the user experience and Site convenience, as well as to analyze the information you provide to us.

By providing us with personal information, whether voluntarily or involuntarily, you grant us permission, subject to the terms of this Privacy Policy, to use and disclose that information as needed, including contacting you about Site services, improving Site performance, communicating with you about relevant matters, and addressing inquiries you initiate.

How do we use the information we collect?

Information collected from you serves various purposes, including:

Identifying your search preferences to inform you of property listings and other pertinent information related to our services.

Inviting you to participate in customer research.

Evaluating the effectiveness of our online advertisements and events.

Responding to your inquiries and comments.

Enhancing our understanding of Site activity and improving your Site experience.

To maintain the accuracy of your personal information and enhance communication, we may merge the information collected with other publicly available demographic data.

This Site is not directed toward children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect or retain personal information from individuals under 13 years old. If you are under 13, please refrain from submitting personal information. Parents of children under 13 are encouraged to instruct them not to disclose personal information on this or any other Site without parental consent.

Who do we share your information with?

The confidentiality of our customers' information is crucial to our business. We do not sell personal information to unaffiliated third parties for their commercial use. However, under specific circumstances, we may share your personal information with third parties as outlined below:

Agents: We may share personal information you provide with our real estate brokers, agents, or affiliates to offer services consistent with this Privacy Policy. This includes contacting you about sales, leasing, financing, and other related services.

Owners and Sponsors: Your personal information may be shared with property owners and sponsors if you express interest in a property. Additionally, we may share your information with owners and sponsors of other properties who wish to sell or lease through us.

Service Providers: Certain personal information may be shared with third parties who perform services for us or with whom we contract. These may include hosting the Site, managing features, conducting research, and analyzing data.

Promotional Offers: Occasionally, we may send offers on behalf of other businesses to selected groups of users without disclosing personal information.

Legal Requests: In rare cases, we may disclose information as required by law, such as subpoenas or court orders, to protect rights, avert harm, or enforce this Privacy Policy.

Business Transfers: Your information may be transferred as an asset in connection with a merger, sale, or corporate reorganization involving our business.

Understanding Cookies and Web Beacons:

To enhance your Site experience, we and some third-party service providers use "cookies." These are text files stored in your browser to retain preferences and personalize your experience. Cookies do not reveal your email or other identifiable information unless provided by you. We use cookies for various purposes, including understanding usage patterns and improving content offerings.

Web beacons are small code pieces on web pages to monitor visitor behavior and collect data. They may count visitors or deliver cookies. We employ web beacons on the Site periodically for such purposes.

Additionally, when you visit the Site, third-party vendors and advertisers may place or read cookies on your browser. This practice helps track your visits to other sites, measure advertising effectiveness, and provide relevant information. Most browsers accept cookies by default, but you can modify settings to decline them or receive notifications. However, disabling cookies may limit some Site features.

How do we protect your information?

We implement physical, electronic, and managerial procedures to safeguard the personal information we collect and prevent unauthorized access. However, no Internet transmission or storage is entirely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

It's essential for you to safeguard against unauthorized access to your password and computer. Remember to sign out on shared computers and regularly change passwords using a combination of letters and numbers. Utilize secure web browsers for online activities.

You can opt out of receiving promotional emails by following unsubscribe instructions in emails, emailing us directly, or using links on our Site to remove yourself from our mailing list. Unless you initiate a new account, contest entry, property inquiry, or contact us, you will not receive further communications from us.

Contact Us:

For inquiries about our Privacy Policy or to update your provided personal information, please email us at info@edgerealtyny.com.

Updates and Effective Date:

We reserve the right to update our Privacy Policy at any time, with changes taking effect immediately upon posting unless stated otherwise. Prior visitors will not be individually informed of changes. We recommend periodically reviewing this Privacy Policy to stay informed about information collection, usage, and disclosure practices. Your continued use of the Site following such updates constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.