Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2026
Business Name: Grist Realty
Website: www.gristrealty.com

1. Introduction

Grist Realty (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide through our website and related services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information.

By using this website, you agree to the practices described below.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

A. Information You Provide

When you:

  • Fill out a contact form

  • Register to search homes (IDX)

  • Request property information

  • Sign up for email or text updates

We may collect:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Property preferences

  • Any information you voluntarily submit

B. Automatically Collected Information

We may collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device type

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on pages

  • Referring website

This data helps us improve website performance and user experience.

3. How We Use Your Information

Data will not be sold or shared with third parties for marketing or promotional purposes

We may use your information to:

  • Respond to inquiries

  • Provide real estate services

  • Send property alerts and market updates

  • Deliver marketing communications

  • Send SMS/text messages (if you opt in)

  • Improve our website and services

  • Comply with legal obligations

4. Text Messaging & Communications Consent

If you submit your phone number through our website and agree to be contacted, you consent to receive calls, emails, and text messages regarding real estate services.

//Terms and Conditions Updates:

1. We use SMS to confirm appointments, send reminders, and notify clients of schedule updates or important changes.

2. You can cancel the SMS service at any time. Just text "STOP". After you send the SMS message "STOP" to us, we will send you an SMS message to confirm that you have been unsubscribed. After this, you will no longer receive SMS messages from us. If you want to join again, just sign up as you did the first time, and we will start sending SMS messages to you again.

3. If you are experiencing issues with the messaging program you can reply with the keyword “HELP” for more assistance, or you can get help directly at hugh@gristrealty.com.

4. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.

5. As always, message and data rates may apply for any messages sent to you from us and to us from you. Message frequency may vary. If you have any questions about your text plan or data plan, it is best to contact your wireless provider.

6. If you have any questions regarding privacy, please read our privacy policy.

Your consent is not a condition of purchasing or selling property.

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share your information with:

  • Service providers who help operate our business (CRM, email platforms, IDX providers, marketing tools)

  • MLS services as required for property search functionality

  • Legal authorities if required by law

All service providers are required to protect your information.

6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Improve user experience

  • Track website performance

  • Enable IDX home search features

  • Support advertising or remarketing campaigns

You may adjust your browser settings to disable cookies if preferred.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and administrative safeguards to protect your information. However, no online transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (including IDX property listings). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.

9. Your Rights & Choices

You may:

  • Request access to your personal information

  • Request correction or deletion

  • Opt out of marketing communications at any time

To make a request, contact us at:

Email: [your email address]
Phone: [your business phone number]

10. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed toward individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.