Privacy Policy
Effective Date: April 13, 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how Heath Watte (“I,” “me,” or “my”) collects, uses, and protects the personal information you provide when visiting heyheath.com (the “Site”). By using this Site, you agree to the practices described below.
Information I Collect
Information You Provide
When you use the contact form on this Site, I collect the following information:
- Your name
- Your email address
- Your phone number (optional)
- Your area of interest (buying, selling, new construction, investing, etc.)
- Any message you choose to include
This information is submitted through Netlify Forms, a form handling service built into our website hosting provider. Netlify processes and transmits your submission so I can respond to your inquiry. Netlify’s privacy policy is available at netlify.com/privacy.
Information Collected Automatically
If Google Analytics is enabled on this Site, it may automatically collect:
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referring website
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Approximate geographic location (city/region level)
- Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
Google Analytics uses cookies and similar technologies. For more information, visit Google’s Privacy Policy. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
This Site also uses Microsoft Clarity to record session replays and generate heatmaps that help us understand how visitors interact with the Site. Clarity does not collect personally identifiable information. For more information, visit Microsoft Clarity’s Privacy Policy.
Advertising — Google AdSense
This Site may display advertisements served by Google AdSense, a third-party advertising service provided by Google LLC. Google AdSense uses the DoubleClick DART cookie to serve ads based on your visits to this Site and other sites on the internet. The DART cookie does not collect personally identifiable information.
You may opt out of the DART cookie by visiting the Google Ads Settings page. You can also opt out of third-party advertising cookies by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page or the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out page.
Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this Site and other websites. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your browsing history. For more information about how Google uses data, visit How Google Uses Information from Sites That Use Our Services.
How I Use Your Information
I use the information you provide solely to:
- Respond to your inquiry about buying, selling, or investing in real estate
- Provide information about properties, communities, or services you’ve expressed interest in
- Follow up on your real estate needs
- Improve the content and usability of this Site (via analytics data)
I do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. I do not operate a newsletter or mailing list through this Site.
Data Retention
Contact form submissions are retained in my email for as long as necessary to fulfill your inquiry and maintain records of our communication. You may request deletion of your data at any time by visiting the contact page. Specific retention periods include:
- Contact form submissions: Retained until your inquiry is resolved, then for up to 3 years for record-keeping purposes
- Analytics data (Google Analytics): Retained for 14 months per Google’s default settings
- Session replay data (Microsoft Clarity): Retained for 30 days
- Cookie consent preferences: Retained in your browser’s localStorage until you clear browser data
- Accessibility preferences: Retained in your browser’s localStorage until you clear browser data
Cookies & Local Storage (Cookie Policy)
This section is the site’s standalone Cookie Policy as required under the ePrivacy Directive (EU) and recommended under CCPA. It can be linked to directly at /privacy-policy/#cookies.
This Site uses cookies and browser local storage for the following purposes:
Analytics Cookies
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique visitors | 2 years |
_ga_* | Google Analytics | Maintains session state | 24 hours |
_clck, _clsk | Microsoft Clarity | Session replay and heatmap analytics | 30 days |
Advertising Cookies
If Google AdSense is enabled, additional cookies (including the DART cookie) may be set by Google and its advertising partners to serve relevant ads and measure ad performance.
localStorage (Browser Storage)
The following data is stored locally in your browser and is never transmitted to any server:
hw-theme— Your preferred color theme (dark or light)hw-font-size— Your preferred text sizehw-high-contrast— High contrast mode preferencehw-reduce-motion— Reduced motion preferencehw-reading-guide— Reading guide preferencehw-link-highlight— Link highlighting preferencecookie-consent— Your cookie consent choice (accepted or declined)
You can clear these preferences at any time by clearing your browser’s local storage or site data.
Third-Party Services
This Site uses the following third-party services:
- Netlify Forms — Contact form processing
- Google Analytics — Website traffic analysis (if enabled)
- Microsoft Clarity — Session replay and heatmap analytics
- Google AdSense — Advertising (if enabled)
- Netlify — Website hosting
- Google Fonts — Typography
Each of these services has its own privacy policy governing how they handle data.
Your Rights Under GDPR (European Visitors)
If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right of access — You can request a copy of the personal data I hold about you.
- Right to rectification — You can request that I correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to erasure — You can request that I delete your personal data.
- Right to restrict processing — You can request that I limit how I use your data.
- Right to data portability — You can request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Right to object — You can object to the processing of your personal data.
To exercise any of these rights, please visit the contact page. I will respond within 30 days.
Your Rights Under CCPA (California Residents)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
- Know what personal information is collected about you
- Know whether your personal information is sold or disclosed and to whom
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt out of the sale of your personal information
- Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights
I do not sell personal information. To submit a request under the CCPA, please visit the contact page.
Children’s Privacy
This Site is not directed at children under the age of 13 and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. I do not knowingly collect, use, or disclose information from children under the age of 13 without verifiable parental consent. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information through this Site, please visit the contact page and I will promptly delete it. If I become aware that I have collected personal information from a child under 13 without verification of parental consent, I will take steps to remove that information from my records.
Data Security
I take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and I cannot guarantee absolute security.
Changes to This Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. If material changes are made, I will update the effective date at the top of this page so you can determine when the policy was last revised. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy. I encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information on my privacy practices.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please reach out through the contact page.
Heath Watte
Website: heyheath.com