Lighthouse Realty Group ("Lighthouse," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of your personal information in compliance with applicable real estate and data protection laws in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you engage with our services, visit our website, or interact with our real estate professionals.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: Your name, email address, phone number, property address, financial qualifications (if provided), and any information shared in property inquiries or contracts.

• Transaction Details: When you engage in a real estate transaction through Lighthouse Realty Group, we collect information related to that transaction, including listings, showings, contracts, and disclosures.

• Digital Data: Information about your website visits (IP address, browser, pages visited) and user preferences through cookies or analytics tools.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide professional real estate services, including listing, showing, and marketing properties.

• Assist you in buying, selling, or leasing residential or commercial real estate in Virginia.

• Comply with obligations under the Virginia Real Estate Board, including maintaining transaction records.

• Send service-related communications, listing updates, or market insights (you may opt out of marketing emails).

• Improve website functionality and user experience.

3. Information Sharing

We may share your information with:

• Licensed Virginia real estate professionals within our brokerage.

• Third-party vendors (photographers, title companies, home inspectors) involved in your transaction.

• State or federal authorities if required by law or during an investigation.
  We do not sell your personal information.

4. Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA)

As a resident of Virginia, you may have the right to:

• Know what personal data we collect and how it's used.

• Request correction or deletion of your personal data.

• Opt out of the sale of personal data or targeted advertising (note: we do not sell data).

• Appeal a decision relating to your privacy rights.
  To exercise your rights under VCDPA, contact us at [Insert Email].

5. Data Retention

In compliance with Virginia real estate regulations, we retain certain transaction documents for a minimum of three years after settlement, per §54.1-2108 of the Code of Virginia and guidance from the Virginia Real Estate Board.

6. Cookies & Tracking

Our site may use cookies to collect data for analytics purposes. You may adjust your browser settings to disable cookies.

7. Data Security

We maintain administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information, but we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Changes to This Policy

This policy may be updated periodically. Any changes will be posted on our website with a revised effective date.

Effective Date: May 7th, 2025
Governing Law: Commonwealth of Virginia, United States