Privacy Policy for Upstate SC Homes LLC
Last Updated: December 10, 2025
Upstate SC Homes LLC (“we,” “our,” or “us”), owned and operated by Wendy Stapleton, Realtor, is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with our real estate services. It is modeled in part after the structure of the Keller Williams privacy policy but customized for our independent business.
If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the website or use our services.
1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
A. Personal Information
We may collect personally identifiable information that you voluntarily provide, including:
• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Mailing address
• Property preferences
• Other information submitted through contact forms, email, or phone communication
B. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
• IP address
• Browser type
• Device information
• Usage data (pages visited, time spent, referral links)
C. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We may use cookies, pixel tags, analytics tools, and similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyze website performance.
2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We may use collected information for:
• Providing real estate services
• Responding to inquiries
• Sending requested information or marketing communications
• Improving website performance and user experience
• Legal compliance and business operations
3. DISCLOSURE OF YOUR INFORMATION
We may share your information:
• With service providers (CRM tools, email platforms, etc.)
• With partner real estate professionals when necessary for a transaction
• To comply with legal obligations
• With your consent
We do not sell personal information.
4. SOUTH CAROLINA-SPECIFIC PRIVACY NOTICE
As a business operating in South Carolina, we comply with applicable state privacy and consumer protection laws.
Your South Carolina rights may include:
• The right to request what personal data we collect and how it is used
• The right to request corrections or updates
• The right to request deletion where legally permissible
To exercise these rights, contact us at:
Email: wmbstapleton@kw.com
Phone: 864-524-0562
5. GDPR (EU/EEA) COMPLIANCE
If you are located in the European Union or European Economic Area, you have additional rights, including:
• Right of access
• Right to rectification
• Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
• Right to restrict or object to processing
• Right to data portability
Legal bases for processing include consent, legitimate interest, and contractual necessity.
To submit a GDPR request, contact us at wmbstapleton@kw.com.
6. CCPA / CPRA (CALIFORNIA) COMPLIANCE
If you are a California resident, you are granted rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including:
• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to request deletion
• Right to correct inaccurate data
• Right to opt out of data sharing
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights
We do not sell or share personal data as defined by CCPA/CPRA.
To submit a California privacy request, email wmbstapleton@kw.com.
7. DATA SECURITY
We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data. However, no security method is 100% guaranteed.
8. THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES
Our website may link to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
9. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY
We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If such data is discovered, it will be deleted promptly.
10. YOUR CHOICES & OPT-OUT OPTIONS
You may opt out of:
• Marketing emails
• Cookies and tracking tools (via browser settings)
11. CONTACT INFORMATION
Upstate SC Homes LLC
Owner: Wendy Stapleton, Realtor
Email: wmbstapleton@kw.com
Phone: 864-524-0562
12. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updated versions will be posted on our website.