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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 30, 2026

The Merritt Group ("we," "us," or "our") operates TheMerrittGroupTx.com. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, use our services, or communicate with us.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information: Information that identifies you, such as your name, email address, phone number, and physical address, which you voluntarily provide when submitting a contact form, requesting a consultation, or subscribing to our communications.
  • Property Information: Details regarding your property preferences, investment goals, or properties you wish to sell or lease.
  • Usage Data: Information automatically collected about your interaction with our website, such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the site.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide real estate advisory and brokerage services.
  • Respond to your inquiries and schedule consultations.
  • Send you relevant property listings, market updates, and marketing communications (you may opt out at any time).
  • Improve our website, services, and user experience.
  • Comply with legal and regulatory requirements, including those of the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC).

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating our website, managing our CRM, or conducting our business, provided they agree to keep your information confidential.
  • Brokerage Affiliation: With our sponsoring broker, Central Metro Realty L.L.C., as required for transaction processing and compliance.
  • Legal Compliance: When required by law, subpoena, or legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of The Merritt Group, our clients, or others.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze site traffic. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, but some features of our website may not function properly as a result.

5. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including property search portals and TREC forms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

6. Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Choices

You have the right to:

  • Review and request updates to your personal information.
  • Opt out of receiving marketing communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions included in those emails or contacting us directly.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of our website after any modifications indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact Us

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

The Merritt Group
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (276) 237-1849