Privacy Policy

Advocate Realty Group ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect through our website, how we use it, when we may share it, and the choices you have. By using our website or submitting information through our contact form, you agree to the practices described below.

1. Information we collect

We collect information you give us directly — for example, when you fill out the contact form, request a home valuation, or reach out by phone, email, or text. This typically includes:

• Name, email address, and phone number
• The topic of your inquiry (buying, selling, valuation, investment, etc.)
• Any message content you choose to share
• Your consent preferences (e.g., whether you agreed to be contacted by call, email, or text)

We also automatically collect limited technical information when you visit the site, such as your IP address, browser type, pages viewed, and referring URL. This is used for site analytics, security, and to improve the user experience.

2. How we use your information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your inquiry and provide real estate services
• Schedule appointments, showings, and consultations
• Send transaction updates and follow-up communications
• Comply with legal obligations and respond to lawful requests
• Maintain and improve our website

3. SMS / Text Messaging

1. We use SMS to confirm appointments, send reminders, and notify clients of schedule updates or important changes.
2. You can cancel the SMS service at any time. Just text "STOP". After you send the SMS message "STOP" to us, we will send you an SMS message to confirm that you have been unsubscribed. After this, you will no longer receive SMS messages from us. If you want to join again, just sign up as you did the first time, and we will start sending SMS messages to you again.
3. If you are experiencing issues with the messaging program you can reply with the keyword "HELP" for more assistance, or you can get help directly at sharon@advocaterealtyli.com.
4. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
5. As always, message and data rates may apply for any messages sent to you from us and to us from you. Message frequency may vary. If you have any questions about your text plan or data plan, it is best to contact your wireless provider.
6. If you have any questions regarding privacy, please read our privacy policy: https://www.advocaterealtyli.com/privacy.html

4. How we share information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share limited information with service providers who help us operate our business, such as:

• Form submission services (e.g., Formspree, which processes contact form submissions on our behalf)
• Email and SMS service providers used for client communication
• Analytics providers
• Title companies, mortgage providers, attorneys, or other parties necessary to facilitate your real estate transaction (only with your knowledge and only the information needed for that transaction)

We may also disclose information if required by law, subpoena, or other legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Advocate Realty Group, our clients, or others.

5. Cookies and analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to remember your preferences and to understand how visitors use the site. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some site features may not work as intended without them.

6. Data retention

We keep your information only as long as needed to provide the services you requested, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. You may request that we delete your information at any time by contacting us using the details below.

7. Your rights and choices

You have the right to:

• Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Ask us to correct or update inaccurate information
• Ask us to delete your personal information, subject to legal exceptions
• Opt out of marketing emails by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email you receive from us
• Opt out of SMS messages by replying "STOP" as described in Section 3 above

To exercise any of these rights, email sharon@advocaterealtyli.com.

8. Children's privacy

Our website is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.

9. Third-party links

Our site may link to third-party websites that we do not own or control. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

10. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the effective date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:

Advocate Realty Group
Sharon Basiratmand, Esq., Broker / Owner
Email: sharon@advocaterealtyli.com
Phone: (516) 717-8349
Oceanside, New York