Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Grit Real Estate ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it through our compliance with this policy. This policy describes the types of information we may collect from you or that you may provide when you visit our website (the "Website") and our practices for collecting, using, maintaining, protecting, and disclosing that information.

We operate as a licensed real estate brokerage in the states of Kansas and Missouri and comply with relevant state and federal regulations regarding consumer data and telecommunications.

2. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information from and about users of our Website, including information:

• Personal Information: By which you may be personally identified, such as name, postal address, e-mail address, telephone number, or property details (e.g., when submitting a home value request or contact form).
• Automated Information: About your internet connection, the equipment you use to access our Website, and usage details through cookies and similar tracking technologies.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use information that we collect about you or that you provide to us, including any personal information:

• To present our Website and its contents to you.
• To provide you with information, products, or services that you request from us (e.g., property valuations, real estate agent contact).
• To fulfill any other purpose for which you provide it.
• To carry out our obligations and enforce our rights arising from any contracts entered into between you and us.
• To notify you about changes to our Website or any products or services we offer.

4. SMS/Text Messaging Policy & TCPA Compliance

By providing your telephone number and opting in, you agree to receive text messages (SMS/MMS) from Grit Real Estate for real estate inquiries, property updates, and service-related notifications. We adhere strictly to the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and A2P 10DLC regulations:

• Prior Express Consent: We only send text messages to users who have explicitly opted in via our website forms or direct communication. Consent is not a condition of purchasing any property, goods, or services.
• Opt-Out Instructions: You may opt out of receiving text messages at any time by replying "STOP" to any of our messages. Upon receiving a "STOP" request, we will send one final confirmation message and will no longer send you text messages to that number.
• Help & Support: Reply "HELP" to any of our messages for assistance or contact us directly at realestategrit@gmail.com.
• Rates: Standard message and data rates may apply.

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties. We may disclose aggregated information about our users without restriction. We may disclose personal information that we collect or you provide as described in this privacy policy:

• To our real estate agents, employees, and contractors bound by confidentiality agreements for the purpose of providing real estate services to you.
• To fulfill the purpose for which you provide it.
• To comply with any court order, law, or legal process, including responding to any government or regulatory request.

6. Data Security

We have implemented measures designed to secure your personal information from accidental loss and from unauthorized access, use, alteration, and disclosure. Unfortunately, the transmission of information via the internet is not completely secure. Although we do our best to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee the security of your personal information transmitted to our Website.

7. Contact Information

To ask questions or comment about this privacy policy and our privacy practices, please contact us at: