Privacy policy
Christine Sparks (“we,” “us,” “our”) respects your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit christinesparks.com (“the Site”).
Information we collect
Information you provide directly:
- Name, email address, phone number, and message content when you submit the contact form
- Search preferences and property inquiries
Information collected automatically:
- Browser type, operating system, and device information
- Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs
- IP address (anonymized for analytics)
How we use your information
- To respond to your inquiries and provide real estate services
- To send property updates and market information you’ve requested
- To improve the Site and understand how visitors use it
- To comply with legal obligations
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes.
Third-party services
The Site uses the following third-party services:
- Google Analytics — for anonymous usage statistics. Google’s privacy policy applies.
- Chatwoot — for live chat functionality. Messages are stored on our self-hosted instance.
- Cloudflare — for content delivery and security.
Cookies
The Site uses cookies for:
- Analytics (Google Analytics)
- Chat widget state (Chatwoot)
- Session management
You may disable cookies in your browser settings, though some Site features may not function properly.
Data retention
Contact form submissions are retained for the duration of our business relationship. You may request deletion of your personal data at any time by contacting us.
Your rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information
- Opt out of marketing communications
Children’s privacy
The Site is not directed at individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information, including encrypted data transmission (HTTPS) and access controls on stored data.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.
Contact
For privacy-related questions or requests:
Christine Sparks 124 N Winston, Knoxville, TN 37919 (865) 388-2392 christine@christinesparks.com
Last updated: {{ now.Format “January 2006” }}