Privacy Notice
Last Updated: November 2025
Introduction
This notice explains how 4MAC Properties, Associates, Inc. and 4MAC Properties collect, use, and protect information on this website. This includes information submitted through the Buying Buddy IDX home search system.
Policy Updates
We may update this notice at any time by changing the content on this page. Please review it from time to time.
Information We Collect
We collect information when you use our Buying Buddy IDX tools or contact us on this site. This includes:
• Name
• Phone number and email address
• City and state
• Saved searches and property preferences
• Viewed listings and search history
• Information you enter in website forms
• Technical data from cookies and website analytics
Buying Buddy may also collect user activity within the IDX system to support your saved searches, alerts, and account settings.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to provide real estate services and IDX features. This includes:
• Creating and managing your IDX account
• Sending saved search alerts and new listing notifications
• Answering your inquiries
• Providing requested property information
• Improving the website and IDX platform
• Meeting MLS compliance rules
• Meeting state and federal real estate requirements
• Sending market updates or service information when allowed by law
We do not sell your information.
Mobile Information and SMS Communications
When you provide your mobile number for IDX alerts or service updates, you agree to receive text messages from 4MAC Properties, Associates, Inc. and 4MAC Properties.
• We require clear consent for any marketing messages.
• Standard message and data rates may apply.
• Reply STOP to cancel at any time.
Buying Buddy may send text alerts related to your IDX account only when you request them.
Security
We protect your information with administrative, physical, and technical safeguards. Buying Buddy maintains its own security standards for IDX accounts and stored data.
Cookies
This website and the Buying Buddy platform use cookies. Cookies allow saved searches, session logins, and personalized IDX results to function. You can disable cookies in your browser. Certain IDX tools may not work without them.
Links to Other Websites
You may access third party sites through property links or resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. Review their privacy policies before submitting any information.
Controlling Your Personal Information
You may update or delete your IDX account by contacting us.
You may opt out of marketing emails or texts at any time.
We will not share your personal information except when required by law, MLS rules, or when needed to provide IDX services through Buying Buddy.
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Rights
California residents have the right to:
• Know what personal information we collect and how we use it
• Request deletion of personal information, subject to legal retention rules
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information
• Receive equal service regardless of privacy choices
To submit a CCPA request, contact us. We will verify your identity as required by California law.
Contact Us
4MAC Associates, Inc.
Email: info@4macproperties.com
Phone: [insert preferred phone number]
By using this website or the Buying Buddy IDX tools, you agree to the practices described in this privacy notice.
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