Privacy Policy and Terms for Living Along the Lakeshore

This page covers:

• Data privacy practices for this website.
• The cookie policy and your consent choices.
• Your rights regarding your personal information.
• Website terms of use that apply when you browse or interact with our content and services.

What personal data we collect

Depending on how you use this site, we may collect:

• Contact details you provide (name, email, phone) to request information, property insights, or a consultation.
• Property interests and preferences, including locations such as the areas listed on Areas We Serve or city pages like Grand Haven City Page, Spring Lake City Page, Holland City Page, Muskegon City Page, and Norton Shores City Page.
• Message content you submit (goals, timelines, questions).
• Basic technical data (pages viewed, device/browser, referral source) if analytics are enabled.

How we use your information

We use information to:

• Respond to inquiries, provide requested resources, and schedule Consultations.
• Share relevant listings or market insights you request, including links to Homes for Sale and service pages like Buyer Representation, Marketing & Staging, and Waterfront & Luxury Homes.
• Improve site performance and content based on aggregate usage trends.
• Comply with legal obligations.

Do we share your data with third parties?

We do not sell personal information. We may share limited data with service providers that operate this website or help us communicate with you (for example, hosting, email delivery, analytics, or CRM), but only as necessary, under appropriate safeguards, and consistent with the purposes described here.

Cookie policy

Cookies are small text files used to keep the site running smoothly, remember your preferences, and, where enabled, measure performance. Categories potentially used on this site include:

• Strictly necessary cookies for core functionality.
• Performance/analytics cookies to understand site usage.
• Functional cookies to remember preferences.
• Advertising cookies only if remarketing/ads are enabled.

Your choices:

• Manage cookies in your browser settings. If a consent banner or preference manager is implemented, use it to grant or withdraw consent at any time.

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User rights

Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to request access to your information, ask for corrections, request deletion, object to or restrict processing, and withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

How to exercise your rights:

• Submit a request via Contact with your name, the email or phone you used, and a brief description of your request. We will verify your identity before fulfilling it.

Data retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described above or as required by law, then securely delete or de-identify it.

Data security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures proportionate to the nature of the data and the risks of processing. While no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, we work to protect your information appropriately.

Terms of use

By using this website, you agree to these terms:

• Acceptable use: Use the site for lawful purposes related to researching real estate in West Michigan. Do not attempt to interfere with site operations or security.
• Intellectual property: Site copy, branding, and original assets are for personal, non-commercial use unless otherwise stated.
• No brokerage or legal advice online: Content is for general informational purposes and does not establish an agency relationship or constitute legal, tax, or financial advice. Engage directly to establish representation. See About Sandi Fortenbacher and reviews on Testimonials & Reviews.

Children’s privacy

This site is intended for adults interested in real estate services. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

International data transfers

If personal data is transferred to or accessed from other countries, we will take appropriate measures consistent with applicable laws.

Third-party links

We may link to external resources. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of third-party sites. Review their policies before sharing information.