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Privacy Policy
Effective Date: April 4, 2026 · Last Updated: April 4, 2026
Controller: Austin Kimbler, Florida Sales Associate, License No. SL3454100 · Expert Realty, LLC
This Privacy Policy describes how Austin Kimbler, a licensed Florida real estate sales associate operating under Expert Realty, LLC (“we,” “us,” or “our”), collects, uses, discloses, and protects personal information obtained through austinkimbler.com (the “Site”) and through related communications.
By using the Site, submitting a contact form, or communicating with us by phone, text, or email, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site or submit personal information.
Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily
When you submit the contact form on the Site, you may provide your name, email address, phone number, and the content of your message. We collect only what you choose to give us. You are not required to provide any personal information to browse the Site.
1.2 Information Collected Automatically
The Site uses Vercel Analytics, a privacy-preserving analytics service operated by Vercel, Inc. Vercel Analytics does not use cookies, does not fingerprint individual visitors, and does not store personally identifiable information. It collects aggregate data including page views, referral sources, device type, and general geographic region (country/region level). No individual user profiles are created.
Standard web server logs may also record your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, and pages visited. These logs are maintained by our hosting provider (Vercel, Inc.) and are used solely for security and operational purposes.
1.3 Information We Do Not Collect
We do not collect Social Security numbers, financial account numbers, credit card information, government-issued identification numbers, or other sensitive categories of personal data through the Site. We do not run tracking pixels, third-party advertising networks, or behavioral profiling tools on this Site.
How We Use Your Information
We use information collected through the Site for the following purposes only:
- ▸To respond to your inquiry and provide real estate information, services, and representation as a licensed Florida real estate sales associate.
- ▸To schedule showings, prepare market analyses, or perform other services you have requested.
- ▸To communicate with you by phone, text, or email in connection with your real estate inquiry, subject to your consent where required by applicable law.
- ▸To comply with applicable federal and Florida law, including record-keeping obligations under Florida Statute § 475.5017 and FREC Rule 61J2-14.012.
- ▸To maintain the security and integrity of the Site and our communications.
We do not sell your personal information. We do not share your personal information with third parties for their own marketing purposes. We do not use your information for automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects.
Disclosure of Your Information
3.1 Service Providers
We may share your information with service providers who assist us in operating the Site or conducting our real estate business, including our web hosting provider (Vercel, Inc.) and email service providers. These parties are contractually restricted from using your information for any purpose other than providing services to us.
3.2 Real Estate Transaction Participants
In the course of a real estate transaction, we may share information with cooperating brokers, sellers, buyers, title companies, lenders, inspectors, and other parties as necessary to complete the transaction. We will inform you of such disclosures and obtain your authorization where required.
3.3 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, court order, subpoena, or governmental authority, or if we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of Austin Kimbler, Expert Realty, LLC, or the public.
3.4 Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC) and MLS
As a licensed Florida real estate sales associate, we are subject to oversight by the Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC) and may be required to disclose transaction records and communications to FREC or other regulatory bodies upon demand, pursuant to Florida Statute § 475.5017 and FREC Rule 61J2-14.012. Transaction records may also be shared with the Florida Keys Board of Realtors and its Multiple Listing Service (MLS) as required by MLS participation rules.
Florida Digital Bill of Rights
Florida’s Digital Bill of Rights (Florida Statutes §§ 501.701–501.721, effective July 1, 2024) grants certain rights to Florida consumers regarding their personal data. While this Site’s data processing volume likely falls below the statutory thresholds that trigger mandatory compliance obligations, we voluntarily extend the following rights to all users:
- ▸Right to know what personal data we hold about you and how it is used.
- ▸Right to correct inaccurate personal data we hold.
- ▸Right to delete personal data you have provided to us, subject to our legal record-keeping obligations.
- ▸Right to opt out of any sale of personal data (we do not sell personal data).
- ▸Right to opt out of targeted advertising (we do not engage in targeted advertising).
- ▸Right to a copy of personal data you have provided to us, in a portable format.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at kimblerkeywest@gmail.com or 305-509-2516. We will respond within 45 days. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.
Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA)
By providing your phone number through the contact form, you expressly consent to receive calls and text messages from Austin Kimbler at Expert Realty, LLC at the number provided, including calls and texts made using an automatic telephone dialing system or an artificial or prerecorded voice, in connection with your real estate inquiry. Message and data rates may apply.
This consent is not a condition of purchasing any property or services. You may opt out at any time by replying STOP to any text message or by contacting us at kimblerkeywest@gmail.com. For help, reply HELP to any text message.
We comply with the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (47 U.S.C. § 227) and all applicable FCC regulations. We maintain do-not-call records and will honor do-not-call requests within the time frames required by law.
CAN-SPAM Act — Email Communications
Any commercial email communications from this Site comply with the CAN-SPAM Act (15 U.S.C. § 7701 et seq.). Each commercial email will:
- ▸Identify the sender clearly as Austin Kimbler / Expert Realty, LLC.
- ▸Include a valid physical postal address.
- ▸Provide a clear and conspicuous mechanism to opt out of future emails.
- ▸Honor opt-out requests within 10 business days.
To unsubscribe from email communications, reply “unsubscribe” to any email from us or contact kimblerkeywest@gmail.com.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
The Site uses no advertising cookies, tracking pixels, or third-party behavioral analytics. Vercel Analytics, our analytics provider, is cookieless and does not track individual users across sessions or sites.
Your browser may set strictly necessary session cookies for site functionality. These cookies expire at the end of your browser session and contain no personal information. You may configure your browser to reject all cookies; doing so will not materially impair your ability to use this Site.
Data Retention
We retain contact form submissions and related communications for as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry and as required by applicable law. Under FREC Rule 61J2-14.012, brokerage records related to real estate transactions must be retained for a minimum of five years. If no transaction results from your inquiry, we retain your information for no longer than three years unless you request earlier deletion.
Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of information transmitted to us via the internet.
In the event of a data breach affecting your personal information, we will notify you as required by the Florida Information Protection Act (Florida Statute § 501.171) within 30 days of determining that a breach has occurred.
Children's Privacy
This Site is not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a minor, contact us immediately at kimblerkeywest@gmail.com and we will delete it promptly. Real estate services require parties to be of legal age to contract under Florida law (Florida Statute § 743.01).
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers transmit Do Not Track (DNT) signals. Because we do not engage in cross-site tracking or behavioral advertising, DNT signals have no material effect on your experience on this Site. Our analytics provider (Vercel Analytics) does not track users across sites regardless of DNT status.
Links to Third-Party Sites
This Site may contain links to third-party websites, including Zillow.com, social media platforms, and the Florida Keys MLS. This Privacy Policy applies only to this Site. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before submitting any personal information.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal obligations. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page indicates when the most recent changes were made. Material changes will be communicated by updating this page. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Policy.
Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy, to exercise your rights, or to submit a privacy complaint, contact:
Austin Kimbler
Expert Realty, LLC
517 Duval Street, Suite 200, Key West, FL 33040
305-509-2516
kimblerkeywest@gmail.com
Florida Sales Associate License No. SL3454100