Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Abode Awhile ("we," "us," "our") values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy ("Policy") explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website located at [www.abodeawhile.com](http://www.abodeawhile.com) (the "Site") and use our services (collectively, the "Services"). By accessing or using our Services, you agree to this Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Policy, please do not use our Services.

2. Information We Collect

We collect various types of information in connection with your use of our Services. This includes:

2.1 Information You Provide

• Personal Information: When you register for an account, apply for our services, or contact us directly, we may collect personal information such as your name, address, email address, phone number, date of birth, social security number, employment details, financial information, and other data you choose to provide.
• Property Information: If you seek our home equity investment services, we may collect details about your property, including its address, value, mortgage details, and other relevant information.
• Communications: We may collect records and copies of your correspondence, including email addresses, phone numbers, and other information provided during interactions with our customer service or support teams.

2.2 Information We Collect Automatically

• Usage Data: We collect information about your interactions with our Site, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and the dates and times of your visits. This helps us understand how you use our Services and enables us to improve them.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us enhance your user experience. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

2.3 Information from Third Parties

• Credit Bureaus and Financial Institutions: To facilitate our services, we may receive information from credit bureaus, financial institutions, and other partners, including your credit history, income, and financial status.
• Public Sources: We may collect information from public records and publicly available databases to verify information you have provided or to enhance our services.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including but not limited to:

• Providing Services: To provide, maintain, and improve our Services, process transactions, and respond to your inquiries.
• Personalization: To personalize your experience on our Site and tailor the content and advertisements we display to your interests.
• Marketing and Promotions: To send you promotional materials, newsletters, and other communications about our Services and the services of our partners. You can opt-out of these communications by following the unsubscribe instructions in the emails or by contacting us directly.
• Analytics and Research: To analyze how users interact with our Site and Services, conduct research, and develop new products and services.
• Legal Compliance and Protection: To comply with legal obligations, protect our rights and the rights of others, prevent fraud, and enforce our agreements.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information with:

• Service Providers: Third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing, data analysis, email delivery, hosting services, customer service, and marketing support. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes for which it was shared.
• Business Partners: Trusted partners with whom we collaborate to offer you additional products and services that may be of interest to you. These partners are also required to protect your information and use it only for the agreed purposes.
• Legal and Regulatory Authorities: We may disclose your information when required by law, such as to comply with a subpoena, legal proceeding, or similar legal process, or when we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others, investigate fraud, or respond to a government request.
• Corporate Transactions: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction. We will notify you via email and/or a prominent notice on our Site of any change in ownership or use of your personal information.

5. Data Security

We implement a variety of security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include:

• Encryption: We use encryption technologies to protect sensitive information transmitted online.
• Access Controls: Access to your information is restricted to authorized personnel who need it to perform their job duties.
• Regular Monitoring: We regularly review our security practices to protect your information from unauthorized access and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Despite these measures, no security system is impenetrable. We cannot guarantee the security of our systems, nor can we guarantee that information you supply will not be intercepted while being transmitted to us over the Internet.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When your information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

7. Your Choices and Rights

You have several rights regarding your personal information:

• Access and Correction: You can access and update your personal information by logging into your account or contacting us. We will make reasonable efforts to correct any inaccurate information.
• Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal and contractual restrictions. We will make reasonable efforts to comply with your request.
• Opt-Out of Marketing: You can opt out of receiving marketing communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions in those communications or by contacting us directly. Even if you opt out, we may still send you non-promotional communications, such as those about your account or our ongoing business relations.
• Cookie Preferences: You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our Services.

8. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. This Policy does not apply to those websites, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those websites before providing any personal information.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not intended for children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete such information.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Policy on our Site and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Services after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Abode Awhile

8 THE GRN STE R

Dover, DE 19901

Legal@abodeawhile.com

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This Privacy Policy was last updated on June 1, 2024.