Privacy Policy

Who We Are

Carolina Estate Partners LLC is a North Carolina limited liability company operated by Caleb Goforth, Licensed NC Real Estate Broker #315473. We are not a law firm and do not provide legal advice. Our website is carolinaestatepartners.com and our primary phone number is (828) 460-2030.

As a licensed real estate broker, Carolina Estate Partners may be a potential buyer of real estate properties. We are committed to transparency in all of our communications.

Information We Collect

When you submit our contact form, we collect the following information you voluntarily provide:

• First and last name
• Phone number
• Email address
• Property address (if provided)
• Description of your situation (if provided)

We also collect standard website usage data (such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited) through cookies and analytics tools for the purpose of improving our website. We do not use advertising cookies or track you across other websites.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information solely to:

• Contact you about your real estate inquiry
• Respond to your questions and provide the guidance you requested
• Send transactional or conversational communications related to your inquiry, including property details, responses, and appointment confirmations (if you have provided SMS/phone consent)
• Improve our website and services

We will never use your information for unrelated marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

SMS and Phone Communications

If you check the SMS/communications consent box on our contact form, you agree to receive transactional or conversational communications from Carolina Estate Partners via text messages and phone calls related to your real estate inquiry. This may include property details, responses, and appointment confirmations.

• Message frequency varies
• Reply STOP to opt out at any time
• Reply HELP for assistance
• Message and data rates may apply

Your consent to receive SMS communications is not required as a condition of any purchase, sale, or service.

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties or affiliates for promotional purposes.

We may share information only in the following limited circumstances:

• With service providers who assist us in operating our website or business (e.g., form processing), who are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential
• When required by law or to protect our legal rights
• With your explicit consent

Data Security

All data submitted through our contact form is transmitted over SSL/TLS encryption (HTTPS). We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.

No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we take reasonable precautions, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your contact information for as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry and fulfill our business obligations, or as required by law. You may request deletion of your information at any time by contacting us.

Cookies

We use essential cookies necessary for our website to function. We do not use advertising cookies or third-party tracking cookies that follow you across the internet.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information
• Opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP
• Opt out of email communications by contacting us

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has submitted information to us, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.