Privacy Policy
OTTO ("we," "us," or "our") operates a real estate marketplace that uses MLS data, self-sourced data from homeowners, and public record data to show homes for sale. We are committed to protecting the privacy of our users and the information they share with us. This privacy policy explains our data collection and use practices, as well as the choices you have regarding your personal information. By using our website or services, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described in this privacy policy.
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Information We Collect
We collect information from you when you use our website or services, such as when you create an account, search for homes, save searches, contact an agent, or sign up for alerts. The information we collect may include:
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Your name, email address, and phone number
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Your location, including your zip code and the neighborhoods you're interested in
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Your search preferences, such as the type of home you're looking for, your budget, and the number of bedrooms and bathrooms you need
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Your IP address, device type, and browser type
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Your MLS search ID or other identifiers
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Any other information you choose to provide to us
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How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to provide you with our website and services, including:
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Showing you homes that match your search criteria
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Contacting you with information about homes, agents, or other products and services that may be of interest to you
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Communicating with you about your account or transactions
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Customizing our website and services to better meet your needs
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Conducting research and analysis to improve our website and services
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We may also use your information to:
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Respond to subpoenas, court orders, or legal process
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Enforce our terms of use and other agreements
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Protect the rights, property, or safety of OTTO, our users, or others
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Sharing Your Information
We may share your information with our partners or affiliates, including real estate agents, lenders, or other service providers, in order to provide you with our website and services. We may also share your information with third-party vendors who provide services on our behalf, such as hosting, analytics, or marketing. These vendors are contractually prohibited from using your information for any other purpose.
We may also share your information if required by law, or in connection with a merger, acquisition, or other corporate transaction.
Finally, we may share your information with third parties with your consent or at your direction.
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Your Choices
You have choices regarding the information you provide to us and how we use it. For example:
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You can choose not to provide us with certain information, but this may limit your ability to use our website and services.
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You can opt-out of receiving marketing emails from us by following the instructions in the email.
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You can manage your preferences for receiving alerts and other communications from us by logging into your account and adjusting your settings.
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Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no data transmission over the internet or storage system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. Please note that we cannot ensure or warrant the security of any information you transmit to us.
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Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will post the updated policy on our website and indicate the date of the most recent revision. Your continued use of our website and services after the effective date of any modifications to this policy constitutes your acceptance of the modified policy.
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Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy, please contact us at hello@opentotheoffer.com or write to:
OTTO Legal Counsel
185 Plains Rd.
Suite 100E
Milford, CT 06461