PRIVACY NOTICE

Last Updated: [December/06/2024]

Mestate LLC (“Mestate,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, disclose, and otherwise process the personal information of individuals who interact with our websites, including Mestate.us, and any related online or offline offerings that link to this Privacy Notice (collectively, the “Services”).

By using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the terms of this Privacy Notice. If you do not agree, you should not access or use our Services.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide to Us:
We may collect personal information that you provide directly to us when you create an account, purchase advertising packages, submit property listings, request information, contact us with inquiries, respond to surveys, or otherwise communicate with us. This may include:

Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address.
Account Credentials: Username and password you create for the Services.
Payment Information: Billing address, payment method details (e.g., credit card number, expiration date), and related transaction details when you purchase packages or services.
Property and Listing Details: Information about properties you list, including location, property type, rental rates, images, and descriptions.
Communication Content: The content of messages you send through the Services, including inquiries or messages to property owners, agencies, or developers.

Information Collected Automatically:
When you access or use our Services, we may automatically collect certain information about your visit. This may include:

Usage Information: Pages viewed, links clicked, time spent on the Services, and the referring URL.
Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, and hardware information.
Cookies and Similar Technologies: We and our service providers may use cookies, web beacons, pixel tags, and similar tracking technologies to personalize your experience, analyze usage, and provide relevant advertising. For more information, see Section 7 (Cookies and Similar Technologies).

Information from Third Parties:
We may receive personal information about you from third parties, such as:

Service Providers and Partners: Companies that provide data verification, analytics, or marketing services.
Social Media Platforms: If you interact with us through social media networks, we may collect certain profile information consistent with your privacy settings on those platforms.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your personal information for various purposes, including:

Providing and Improving Services: To operate, maintain, and enhance the Services, process transactions, and communicate with you about your account, listings, or inquiries.
Customer Support: To respond to your requests, questions, and concerns, and to provide technical and customer support.
Personalization: To tailor content, features, and advertising to your interests and to remember your preferences.
Analytics and Research: To monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities in connection with our Services and to conduct internal research.
Marketing and Promotions: To send you promotional materials, newsletters, offers, or other communications we believe may interest you, in accordance with applicable laws and your communication preferences.
Legal Compliance and Security: To comply with applicable law, enforce our Terms of Service, protect the rights, property, or safety of Mestate, our users, or others, and for fraud prevention and security purposes.

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your personal information in the following circumstances:

With Other Users: Property owners, agencies, and developers may view certain information you provide in your listings or inquiries.
Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers that help us operate our business and provide Services on our behalf, such as hosting, analytics, payment processing, marketing, and customer support.
Corporate Transactions: In the event of a merger, acquisition, financing, or sale of assets, or in the unlikely event of bankruptcy or receivership, information may be transferred to a successor or affiliated entity as part of that transaction.
Legal and Compliance: We may disclose information to comply with legal obligations, respond to lawful requests from public authorities, protect our rights and property, or enforce our Terms of Service or other agreements.

4. Your Choices and Rights

Account Information:
You may update, correct, or delete certain account information at any time by logging into your account settings or contacting us. If you wish to deactivate your account, please contact us at the email or phone number below, though we may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

Marketing Communications:
You may opt out of receiving promotional emails from us by following the instructions in those communications or by contacting us. Even if you opt out of promotional messages, we may still send you non-promotional communications related to your account or our ongoing business relationship.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies:
You may adjust your browser settings to block cookies or alert you when cookies are being used. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality or availability of certain features on the Services. For more information, see Section 7 (Cookies and Similar Technologies).

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which we collected it, including to provide the Services or comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, enforce agreements, or as otherwise required by law.

7. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We and our partners may use cookies, pixels, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your interaction with the Services. This information may be used to:

Remember user preferences and settings.
Analyze site traffic and performance.
Deliver relevant advertising and measure the effectiveness of ad campaigns.
Understand user interactions and improve the Services.

You may be able to opt out of certain targeted advertising by visiting industry opt-out pages such as the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) or Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) websites. Please note that opting out of targeted advertising does not mean you will stop seeing ads; rather, the ads you do see may be less relevant.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Services are not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors without verifiable parental consent. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete it.

9. International Transfers

If you access or use our Services outside the United States, your information may be transferred, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries where our servers or service providers are located. By using the Services, you acknowledge and consent to the transfer of your information as described in this section.

10. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not controlled by us. This Privacy Notice does not apply to the practices of those third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites or services you visit.

11. Changes to This Privacy Notice

We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will post the updated notice on the Services and update the “Last Updated” date above. Your continued use of the Services after the posting of an updated Privacy Notice indicates your acceptance of the changes.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about this Privacy Notice or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 (815) 844-8888

We will take reasonable steps to respond to your inquiry and address any concerns you may have about our privacy practices.