Privacy Policy

Introduction

1031 Exchange Houston respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.

By using our website, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our services.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Fill out contact forms or request information
• Subscribe to our newsletter or communications
• Use our tools or calculators
• Contact us by phone, email, or other methods

This information may include:

• Name and contact information (email address, phone number, mailing address)
• Property information and investment preferences
• Information about your 1031 exchange timeline and requirements
• Any other information you choose to provide

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing behavior, including:

• IP address and location data
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• Date and time of visits

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect this information. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Respond to your inquiries and requests
• Connect you with potential replacement properties
• Send you information about properties and services that may interest you
• Route inquiries to our fulfillment partner for 1031 exchange advisory and property identification support
• Analyze website usage and improve user experience
• Comply with legal obligations
• Protect against fraud and unauthorized access
• Send administrative information and updates

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We share information with third party service providers who perform services on our behalf, including:

• Our fulfillment partner for 1031 exchange advisory and property identification support
• Website hosting and analytics providers
• Email service providers
• Customer relationship management systems

These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities, such as a court or government agency.

Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change in ownership or control.

With Your Consent

We may share your information with third parties when you explicitly consent to such sharing.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure server infrastructure
• Access controls and authentication procedures
• Regular security assessments

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• The right to access your personal information
• The right to correct inaccurate information
• The right to request deletion of your information
• The right to object to processing of your information
• The right to data portability
• The right to withdraw consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact Information section below.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and store certain information. Cookies are small data files stored on your device.

Types of cookies we use:

• Essential cookies: Required for the website to function properly
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website
• Functional cookies: Remember your preferences and settings

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our website.

Third Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third party websites you visit.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of eighteen. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately so we can delete such information.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the last updated date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: