PRIVACY POLICY

Living The Houston Life - Privacy Policy

Last Updated: June 2026

1. Introduction

Living The Houston Life ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and interact with our services, including our SMS communications program.

Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, such as when you:

- Fill out contact forms on our website

- Sign up for our SMS messaging program

- Request real estate services or information

The information we collect may include:

- Name

- Email address

- Phone number

- Address

- Property preferences and interests

- Communication preferences

2. Information We Collect

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

- Provide you with real estate services and information

- Send you SMS text messages and emails about properties, market updates, and real estate information

- Respond to your inquiries and requests

- Improve our services

- Comply with legal obligations

We collect information you provide directly to us, including:

  • Name

  • Phone number

  • Email address

  • Property information and real estate inquiries

  • Any other information you voluntarily provide

3. How We Use Your Information

SMS Text Message Program

By opting in to our SMS program, you agree to receive text messages from Living The Houston Life regarding real estate information and follow-up communications. SMS messages may be sent using an automated system.

Message Frequency: Messages vary based on your engagement - you may receive multiple messages per week or as few as one per month.

Message Types: Our messages include promotional content, property listings, market updates, and informational communications about real estate services.

Message & Data Rates: Standard message and data rates may apply according to your wireless carrier's plan. Contact your carrier for details.

We use the information we collect to:

  • Respond to your inquiries about real estate services

  • Send you real estate information and listings

  • Contact you about properties that match your interests

  • Follow up on your real estate inquiries via email, phone, and SMS text messages

  • Improve our services and website

  • Comply with legal obligations

4. SMS Text Message Program

Opt-In & Consent:
When you submit your contact information through our website chat widget or contact forms, you explicitly agree to receive SMS text messages from Living The Houston Life regarding real estate information, property listings, and follow-up communications.

Message Frequency:
Message frequency varies depending on your level of engagement and the information you request.

Data & Message Rates:
Standard message and data rates may apply from your wireless carrier. You are responsible for any charges imposed by your wireless service provider.

How to Opt Out:
To stop receiving SMS text messages from us, you can reply "STOP" to any text message we send you. You will receive a confirmation message, and you will be removed from our SMS program within 24 hours.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

- Remember your preferences

- Understand how you use our website

- Improve your browsing experience

- Track website analytics and performance

You can control cookie settings through your browser, though this may limit some website functionality.

5. Data Storage & Security

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

6. Third-Party Disclosure

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

- Update or correct your personal information by contacting us

- Unsubscribe from SMS messages by replying "STOP" to any text message

- Unsubscribe from email communications by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email

- Request information about what data we hold about you

- Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations)

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at Larry@LivingTheHoustonLife.com or 281-881-8359.

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:

  • Our service providers (including Go High Level) who assist in delivering our services

  • Law enforcement if required by law

  • Other parties as necessary to comply with legal obligations

7. Your Rights

SMS Data Sharing

We do not share, sell, or rent your phone number or SMS opt-in information to third parties for marketing purposes. Your SMS contact information is used exclusively by Living The Houston Life for our own real estate communications.

You have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal information we hold about you

  • Request correction of inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of your information (subject to legal retention requirements)

  • Opt out of SMS communications by replying "STOP"

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website with an updated "Last Updated" date.

10. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website to enhance user experience, analyze site traffic, and remember your preferences. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us recognize you when you return to our website.

Types of Cookies We Use:

  • Essential cookies (required for website functionality)

  • Analytics cookies (to understand how visitors use our site)

  • Marketing cookies (to track and improve our marketing efforts)

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

For more information about how we use cookies, please contact us at Larry@livingthehoustonlife.com.

11. SMS Opt-In Data Sharing Policy

We Do NOT Share Your SMS Opt-In Information:

Your phone number and SMS consent information collected through our website chat widget are used exclusively by Living The Houston Life for our SMS text message program. We do not sell, trade, rent, or share your phone number or SMS opt-in data with any third parties for their marketing purposes.

Your information may only be shared with:

  • Our CRM and SMS service provider (Go High Level) to deliver SMS messages

  • Law enforcement if required by court order or legal process

  • Other service providers strictly necessary to operate our business

You retain full control of your information. By replying "STOP" to any SMS message, you will be immediately removed from our SMS program, and we will cease all SMS communications to your number.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Living The Houston Life
Email: Larry@livingthehoustonlife.com
Phone: 281-881-8359
Website: livingthehoustonlife.com