1. Introduction 

1.1 This Privacy Policy describes how Bridge (“we”, “our”, or “us”) collects, uses, and shares your personal information when you use our website, mobile application, or any of our services (collectively, the “Services”). This includes how we manage data collected through features like Facebook Login, embedded content, and cookies, providing transparency on what information is collected and how it is used. 

2. Information We Collect 

2.1. Personal Information: 

• Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address 

• Financial information necessary for transactions 

• Property information for buying, selling, or evaluations 

2.2. Data Collected via Facebook Login: 

When you log in using Facebook, we collect the following information from your Facebook profile, subject to the permissions you grant: 

• Public Profile Information (e.g., name, profile picture) 

• Email Address 

• Birthday and Age Range 

• Gender 

• Location 

2.3. Usage Information: 

• IP address, browser type, device information 

• Pages visited, features used, and interactions with our Services 

2.4. Location Information: 

• General location based on IP address 

• Precise location (with your consent) for features like neighborhood search 

2.5. Comments and Media: 

• If visitors leave comments, we collect the data shown in the comment form, visitor’s IP address, and browser user agent string to help with spam detection. 

• If you upload images, avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS) to protect your privacy. 

3. How We Use Your Information 

We use your information to: 

• Provide and improve our Services 

• Process transactions and send related information 

• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support 

• Send promotional communications (with your consent) 

• Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience 

• Comply with legal obligations 

• Offer personalized content and services (e.g., tailored based on your gender, location, or age) 

• Use Facebook Login data to create or enhance your profile and provide relevant content 

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure 

We may share your information with: 

• Service providers who assist in our business operations 

• Business partners for joint marketing efforts (with your consent) 

• Legal authorities when required by law or to protect our rights 

• Third-Party Services: If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email. We may also share anonymized data with third parties for analytics or marketing purposes. 

Embedded Content: 

Articles or content on our website may include embedded content from third-party websites (e.g., videos, images). These third-party sites may collect data about you, use cookies, and monitor your interactions. 

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. 

5. Your Rights and Choices 

You have the right to: 

• Access, correct, or delete your personal information 

• Opt-out of marketing communications 

• Disable location services in your device settings 

• Manage permissions and data shared through Facebook Login via your Facebook account settings. 

• Opt-out of using cookies by adjusting your browser settings 

6. Data Security 

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. 

7. Cookies and Similar Technologies 

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. These include: 

• Login Cookies: If you leave a comment or log in to our site, we may store cookies for your convenience. 

• Temporary Cookies: Used to determine if your browser accepts cookies when you visit our login page. 

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. 

8. Third-Party Services 

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites or services. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third-party services, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies. 

• Gravatar Service: An anonymized string from your email address may be sent to Gravatar to check if you are using it. Gravatar’s privacy policy is available here: Gravatar Privacy Policy. 

9. Children’s Privacy 

Our Services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. 

10. International Data Transfers 

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers. 

11. How Long We Retain Your Data 

If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. For users who register on our website, we store personal information provided in their user profile, which they can access, edit, or delete (except their username). 

• Media with embedded data should be stripped of location information before uploading to protect your privacy. 

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy 

We may update this Privacy Policy sometimes. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Last updated” date. 

13. Contact Us 

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected]. 

Last updated: 09/19/24