Legal Privacy Policy

Introduction

Meridian Shores, LLC ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website meridianshores.com (the "Site") and our practices regarding data collection in compliance with United States federal law, the Florida Information Protection Act of 2014 (FIPA), and applicable state privacy laws including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).

By accessing or using our Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms, please do not access the Site.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Fill out contact forms or request information
• Register for an account or join our mailing list
• Request quotes or schedule consultations
• Submit applications for employment or builder partnerships
• Contact us via email, phone, or mail

This information may include:

• Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address
• Demographic information (age, household income range)
• Information about your home buying preferences and timeline
• Financial information necessary for mortgage pre-qualification (if applicable)
• Any other information you choose to provide

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device and usage patterns, including:

• IP address, browser type, and operating system
• Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs
• Device identifiers and mobile network information
• Location data (if enabled on your device)

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Process transactions and send related information
• Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
• Send you marketing communications (with your consent where required)
• Personalize your experience and deliver relevant content
• Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and fraud
• Comply with legal obligations under Florida and federal law

Disclosure of Your Information

We may share your personal information with:

Service Providers

Third-party vendors who provide services on our behalf, including website hosting, data analysis, email delivery, and customer service. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.

Business Partners

Builder partners, real estate professionals, and mortgage lenders when you express interest in specific properties or services, or as necessary to fulfill your requests.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., court orders, subpoenas) under Florida Statutes Chapter 501 and applicable federal law.

Business Transfers

In connection with any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit your use of certain features.

We use:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the Site to function
• Analytical/Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with the Site
• Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences
• Targeting Cookies: Record your visit, pages visited, and links followed for advertising purposes

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

For Florida Residents

Under the Florida Information Protection Act of 2014 (FIPA), Florida Statutes § 501.171, you have the right to receive notice if your personal information has been subject to a security breach. We maintain reasonable security measures to protect your data and will notify you promptly in accordance with FIPA requirements.

For California Residents

Under the CCPA/CPRA, California residents have the right to:

• Know what personal information is being collected about you
• Know whether your personal information is sold or disclosed and to whom
• Say no to the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• Access your personal information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Equal service and price, even if you exercise your privacy rights

For All Users

You may:

• Opt-out of marketing communications by clicking "unsubscribe" or contacting us
• Request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information
• Object to or restrict certain processing of your data

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@meridianshores.com or call 850-943-0022.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures designed to protect your personal information from accidental loss, unauthorized access, alteration, and disclosure. These measures include SSL encryption, firewalls, and secure server environments. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law (including tax, accounting, or other legal requirements under Florida law).

Third-Party Websites

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of every website you visit.

Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we learn we have collected personal information from a child under 16, we will delete that information promptly.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated "Effective Date" at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy frequently.

Contact Us

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

Meridian Shores, LLC
Email: privacy@meridianshores.com
Phone: 850-943-0022

For residents of the European Economic Area (EEA), you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority regarding our collection and use of your personal information.