Privacy Policy

Weishalla Homes (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is operated by Kurt Weishalla, a licensed REALTOR® with Elevate Realty MN in Minnesota. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit https://www.weishallahomes.com (the “Site”) and use our real estate services.

Please read this policy carefully. By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you disagree, please discontinue use of the Site.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

We collect information you voluntarily submit through our contact form, home valuation request form, or showing request form. This may include:

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Property address (for valuation requests)
• Your message or inquiry details
• Information about properties you are interested in buying or selling

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, certain information is collected automatically by our hosting and analytics providers, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages viewed and time spent on pages
• Referring website
• Date and time of your visit

MLS Listing Search (iHomeFinder)

Our listing search is powered by iHomeFinder, a third-party IDX provider. When you use the property search or create a saved search, iHomeFinder may collect additional data subject to their own privacy policy. We encourage you to review iHomeFinder's privacy policy at ihomefinder.com.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries, showing requests, or valuation requests
• To provide real estate services you request
• To send you property listings, market updates, or other information you have requested
• To communicate with you about our services or your transaction
• To improve and optimize the Site
• To comply with applicable laws and real estate regulations, including Minnesota statutes governing licensed real estate agents
• To protect against fraud or unauthorized use of the Site

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We do not use your information for automated decision-making or profiling.

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: We use third-party services to operate the Site, including Vercel (hosting), Resend (email delivery), Google Analytics (site analytics), and iHomeFinder (IDX listings). These providers may have access to your information only as needed to perform their functions.
• Brokerage: As a licensed agent with Elevate Realty MN, certain transaction-related information may be shared with the brokerage as required by Minnesota real estate law.
• Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental authority, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights or the safety of others.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and analyze site traffic. Cookies are small data files stored on your device.

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality.
• Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics 4 tracks anonymized usage data to help us improve the Site. You can opt out via Google's opt-out tool.
• IDX Cookies: iHomeFinder sets cookies to power the listing search and saved search functionality.

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain site functionality.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by applicable law. Form submissions are retained in our email system for up to 3 years. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.

6. Security

We implement reasonable technical and administrative measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss. The Site is served over HTTPS and hosted on Vercel's enterprise infrastructure.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.

7. Your Rights (Minnesota Residents)

As a Minnesota resident, you have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt out of any marketing communications at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at kurt@weishallahomes.com. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.

8. Children's Privacy

The Site is not directed at individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.

9. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites (such as social media platforms or mapping services). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated policy on this page with a new effective date. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us: