Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2025  ·  Last Updated: January 1, 2025

SJ Hauck Properties ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or contact us about our real estate services in New Jersey. Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of our website.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect information about you in the following ways:

Information You Provide Directly
When you fill out our inquiry or contact forms, call us, or reach out via Instagram, you may provide:

• Your name and contact information (phone number, email address)
• Property address or location you are inquiring about
• Property type, condition, and timeline details
• Any additional information you voluntarily include in a message
• How you heard about SJ Hauck Properties

Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including:

• IP address and general geographic location (city/region level)
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URL
• Device type and operating system

This information is collected through standard server logs and does not personally identify you on its own.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiry — We use your contact details to call, text, or email you back regarding your property or real estate question.
• To evaluate a property opportunity — Property details you provide help us assess fit and prepare a response.
• To improve our website — Aggregate, anonymous usage data helps us understand how visitors navigate our site.
• To comply with legal obligations — We may use or retain information as required by applicable New Jersey or federal law.

We will not use your information to send unsolicited marketing communications. If you contact us, we will only follow up about your specific inquiry.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, rent, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties, with the following limited exceptions:

• Service providers — Trusted vendors who assist us in operating our website (e.g., web hosting), provided they agree to keep your information confidential and use it only to support us.
• Legal requirements — If required by law, court order, or governmental authority, we may disclose information to comply with legal process.
• Business transactions — In the event of a business transfer, merger, or acquisition, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
• Protection of rights — We may disclose information when we believe it is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of SJ Hauck Properties, our clients, or others.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies — small data files stored on your device — to recognize your browser and capture certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, some website features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

We do not currently use third-party advertising cookies or behavioral tracking pixels. If this changes, this policy will be updated.

5. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including our Instagram profile (@sj_hauck_properties). We have no control over the content or privacy practices of those sites and are not responsible for their policies. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any third-party site you visit.

6. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information. Form submissions are transmitted over SSL/TLS encrypted connections where supported by your browser.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. If you have reason to believe your interaction with us is no longer secure, please contact us immediately.

7. Data Retention

We retain the information you provide for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected — primarily to follow up on your inquiry — and for a reasonable period thereafter in case a future opportunity arises, or as required by law. If you would like your information removed, please contact us using the details below.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child under 18 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

9. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Access — Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction — Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion — Request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements.
• Opt-out of communications — You may ask us not to contact you further after your inquiry is resolved.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us directly using the information in Section 11 below. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of our website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us: