Privacy Policy
Your trust is the foundation of everything we do
Who We Are
This privacy policy applies to adamtimothy.com, owned and operated by AT Real Estate Group LLC (doing business as the Adam Timothy Group). Timothy Powles, Adam Stanley, and TD Brown serve as licensed real estate agents with Compass RA in Austin, Texas.
We are committed to building community and lasting relationships. A real estate transaction is significant, but the trust our clients, partners, and friends place in us is what matters most. This policy explains how we honor that trust when it comes to your personal information.
In plain terms: We collect only what we need, we never sell your personal data, and we give you control over your information. If you ever have questions, just ask.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information depending on how you interact with our website and services:
| Category | Examples | How Collected |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Information | Name, email address, phone number, mailing address | Forms, email, phone calls |
| Account Data | Username, password (encrypted) | Site registration |
| Usage Data | Pages visited, time on site, referral source, clicks | Cookies, analytics |
| Device Data | IP address, browser type, operating system, screen resolution | Automatically collected |
| Transaction Data | Property preferences, search criteria, inquiry details | Forms, consultations |
| Communication Data | Comments, messages, email correspondence | Contact forms, comments |
When visitors leave comments, we also collect the commenter's IP address and browser user agent string to help with spam detection. An anonymized hash of your email address may be provided to the Gravatar service to display your profile picture.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Provide real estate services — respond to inquiries, schedule consultations, and support your home buying, selling, or rental needs
- Improve our website — understand how visitors use our site so we can make it more helpful and user-friendly
- Communicate with you — send property updates, market insights, newsletters, and event invitations you've opted into
- Prevent fraud and spam — protect our site and users from unauthorized access and abuse
- Meet legal obligations — comply with applicable laws, regulations, and licensing requirements in the state of Texas
- Personalize your experience — tailor content and recommendations based on your preferences and interactions
We will never use your information in ways that are incompatible with the purposes described above without providing you notice and, where required, obtaining your consent.
When We Share Your Data
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data only in the following limited circumstances:
- Service providers — trusted third parties that help us operate our website and business (e.g., hosting, email marketing, analytics) under strict confidentiality agreements
- Real estate partners — Compass RA, title companies, lenders, and other professionals directly involved in your transaction, only with your knowledge
- Legal requirements — when required by law, court order, or to protect the rights and safety of our business and clients
- Password resets — if you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email
Visitor comments may be processed through an automated spam detection service (Akismet) operated by Automattic.
Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. You can manage your preferences at any time through our cookie consent banner or your browser settings.
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Site functionality, login sessions, security, consent preferences | Session – 2 weeks |
| Analytics (Google Analytics) | Understand how visitors use our site, measure traffic, and improve content | Up to 2 years |
| Marketing (OptinMonster) | Show relevant offers, track campaign effectiveness, manage popups | 30 days – 1 year |
| Comment Cookies | Save your name, email, and website when you leave a comment (opt-in) | 1 year |
When you log in, we set cookies to save your login information and display preferences. Login cookies last for two days (or two weeks if you select "Remember Me"). If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie indicates the post ID and expires after one day.
Third-Party Services
Our site integrates with the following third-party services, each of which operates under its own privacy policy:
- Google Analytics — website traffic analysis (Google Privacy Policy)
- OptinMonster — lead generation and email opt-in forms (OptinMonster Cookie Policy)
- Mailchimp — email newsletter delivery (Mailchimp Privacy Policy)
- Gravatar — comment profile images (Automattic Privacy Policy)
Articles on this site may include embedded content such as videos, images, or interactive tools from other websites. Embedded content from other websites behaves exactly as if you visited that website directly — they may collect data, use cookies, embed additional tracking, and monitor your interaction with that content.
Tip: If you upload images to the website, avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the website could potentially download and extract location data from images.
Data Retention
We retain your information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy:
- Comments — retained indefinitely so we can recognize and auto-approve follow-up comments instead of holding them in a moderation queue
- Account data — stored as long as your account is active; you can view, edit, or delete your personal information at any time (except your username)
- Transaction records — retained as required by Texas real estate licensing regulations and applicable law
- Marketing data — retained until you unsubscribe or request removal
In general, we delete user accounts that are no longer active, as we do not offer paid subscription services and all blog content is publicly available.
Your Rights & Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access — request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Correction — request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Deletion — request that we erase your personal data (subject to legal retention requirements)
- Data portability — request an exported file of your personal data in a machine-readable format
- Opt out of marketing — unsubscribe from emails at any time via the link in every email, or by contacting us directly
- Cookie preferences — manage your cookie settings through the consent banner on our site or your browser settings
- Do Not Track — we respect browser Do Not Track (DNT) signals where technically feasible
Texas & California Residents: Under the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), you have additional rights including the right to know what data is collected, the right to opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell your data), and the right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights. To submit a request, email us at the address below.
Erasure requests do not include data we are obligated to retain for administrative, legal, or security purposes. We will respond to all verified requests within 45 days.
Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information, including SSL/TLS encryption for data in transit, secure hosting infrastructure, and access controls that limit data access to authorized personnel only.
While no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, we continuously review and improve our security practices. In the unlikely event of a data breach that affects your personal information, we will notify you in accordance with applicable law.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy, want to exercise your data rights, or need to report a concern, we're here to help:
Adam Timothy Group
AT Real Estate Group LLC
Austin, Texas
Email: [email protected]
Website: adamtimothy.com/contact_us
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Have Questions?
Your privacy matters to us. If anything in this policy is unclear, don't hesitate to reach out. We're real people who care about doing the right thing.
