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.