Privacy Policy

At HKM Equities, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This policy outlines our approach to data handling in compliance with the privacy regulations of New York, Connecticut, Delaware and other applicable laws such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

What Information Do We Collect?

We collect information from you when you interact with our services in various ways, including:

• Property Submission and Deal Inquiries: When you submit a deal or contact us with inquiries, we collect detailed information about your property and contact details, such as your name, phone number, email address, and property specifics.
• User Registration and Forms: If you register on our site, subscribe to our newsletter, or fill out any form for services like getting in touch, requesting a quote, or submitting property details, we collect your personal information such as name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and any other information you provide.
• Website Interaction and Analytics: We use Google Analytics and other tracking tools to collect data about your device and browsing activity, including IP address, operating system, browser type, and navigation patterns, to improve service quality and website functionality.
• Communication and Marketing Engagement: We collect information about your interactions with our emails and advertisements to understand your preferences better and improve our communications and services.
• In a business transition, such as a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, we may transfer information we have collected as part of the transaction, ensuring the continuity of service and adherence to our privacy commitments.

Use of Information

We use your information to:

• Process transactions and provide services.
• Personalize your experience and improve service quality.
• Fulfill legal obligations and enforce our terms.
• Communicate with you about our services.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data based on the following:

• Consent: We process personal data based on the consent obtained for specific purposes.
• Contractual Necessity: Processing is necessary for the performance of a contract.
• Legal Obligations: Compliance with our legal obligations.
• Legitimate Interests: Processing for our legitimate business interests.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share information with:

• Service providers and partners who assist in our business operations.
• Legal authorities, when required by law or to protect our rights.
• Prospective buyers or other parties in the event of a business sale or transfer.

We retain personal data as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

International Data Transfers

Data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence. We ensure such transfers comply with applicable legal requirements and provide appropriate safeguards.

User Rights

You have the right to:

• Access and obtain a copy of your data.
• Request correction or deletion.
• Restrict or object to processing.
• Withdraw consent at any time, where applicable.

Data Security

We implement robust security measures to protect your data. In case of a data breach, we will notify affected individuals and relevant authorities as required by law.

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies for site functionality and analytics. You can control your cookie settings through your browser.

Children’s Privacy

We comply with COPPA and do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. Parental consent is obtained where required.

Third-Party Links and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content.

Remarketing and Advertising

We use Google AdWords and other tools for remarketing, with opt-out options available through Google’s ad settings.

Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy. Changes will be communicated through our website.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this policy or your data rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer at info@hkmequities.com.