Privacy Policy for Upstate SC Homes LLC

Last Updated: June 28, 2026

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, text messaging providers, website hosting services, 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 and data will not be sold or shared with third parties for marketing or promotional purposes.

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

  • SMS messages by replying STOP

  • 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.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

  1. We use SMS to confirm appointments, send reminders, and notify clients of schedule updates or important changes.

  2. You can cancel the SMS service at any time. Just text "STOP". After you send the SMS message "STOP" to us, we will send you an SMS message to confirm that you have been unsubscribed. After this, you will no longer receive SMS messages from us. If you want to join again, just sign up as you did the first time, and we will start sending SMS messages to you again.

  3. If you are experiencing issues with the messaging program, you can reply with the keyword “HELP” for more assistance, or you can get help directly at wmbstapleton@kw.com

  4. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.

  5. As always, message and data rates may apply for any messages sent to you from us and to us from you. Message frequency may vary. If you have any questions about your text plan or data plan, it is best to contact your wireless provider.

  6. If you have any questions regarding privacy, please read our privacy policy