Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Inherited Home Expert, operated by Patrick Edgett (CA DRE #02100843), an agent of eXp Realty of California, Inc. ("we," "us," or "our"), is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at inheritedhomeexpert.com and submit forms requesting real estate information.

By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our website.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information you voluntarily provide when completing our forms, including:

• Name (first and last)
• Email address
• Phone number
• Property city or area of interest
• Your role (seller, heir, executor, buyer, investor)
• Timeline for your real estate transaction
• Price range preferences (for buyer inquiries)
• Date of death (for estate valuation requests)
• Marketing consent preferences

We also automatically collect certain technical information, including your IP address, browser type, referring URLs, and pages visited, through standard web analytics tools (Google Analytics).

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Prepare and deliver the real estate reports or lists you requested
• Contact you to discuss your real estate needs
• Send marketing communications (only if you have provided consent)
• Improve our website and services
• Comply with legal obligations
• Prevent fraud and ensure website security

4. Marketing Communications & Consent

If you check the marketing consent box on our forms, you agree to receive marketing texts and/or emails from Patrick Edgett and Inherited Home Expert. Consent to receive marketing communications is not required as a condition of purchasing any real estate service or property.

You may opt out of marketing communications at any time by:

• Replying STOP to any text message
• Clicking the unsubscribe link in any email
• Contacting us directly at [email protected]

Message and data rates may apply for text messages. Message frequency varies.

5. Information Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:

• Service providers: Third-party tools that help us operate our business (e.g., Zapier for workflow automation, email service providers), bound by confidentiality agreements
• eXp Realty of California, Inc.: As required for brokerage operations and compliance
• Legal authorities: When required by law, court order, or to protect our legal rights

6. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to Know: You may request information about the personal data we have collected about you
• Right to Delete: You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions
• Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights

To exercise your California privacy rights, please contact us at [email protected] or call (909) 499-6997.

7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies, including Google Analytics, to analyze website traffic and improve user experience. Google Analytics collects data such as pages visited, time on site, and browser information. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing theGoogle Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (such as Calendly for appointment scheduling). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

10. Children's Privacy

Our website 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 such information, please contact us immediately.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

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