Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 28, 2024

1. Introduction

The Augustus Group LLC ("The Augustus Group," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and your right to control your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you interact with our website (https://tag-property.com/), mobile application (if applicable), and other services.

2. Data Controller Information

The data controller responsible for your personal information is The Augustus Group LLC. You can contact our Data Protection Officer (DPO) at:

Email: inquire@tag-property.com
Phone: +1 (512) 270-0702
Mailing Address:
Swanger Prickett LLP
The Augustus Group LLC
1508 West 5th Street, Suite 200
Austin, Texas 78703
United States of America
Contact Person: Robert Clark

3. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, physical address
Financial Information: Payment information, bank account details (if applicable)
Property Information: Property details, photos, and descriptions (if applicable)
Usage Data: Information about your activity on our website or mobile app (e.g., IP address, browser type)

4. How We Use Your Information

We may use your personal information for the following purposes:

Providing real estate services
Processing transactions
Personalizing your experience on our website
Marketing and communications (including sending promotional emails and text messages with your consent)
Improving our services
Complying with legal obligations
Posting testimonials (with your consent)

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information based on the following legal grounds:

Consent: When you have given clear consent for a specific purpose.
Contract: When the processing is necessary to fulfill a contract with you.
Legal Obligation: When the processing is necessary to comply with the law, such as the Texas Real Estate License Act and Commission Rules.
Legitimate Interests: When the processing is necessary for our legitimate interests or the legitimate interests of a third party, provided your rights and interests do not override those interests.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your personal information with third-party service providers, such as marketing firms, IT service providers, and other service providers that help us operate our business. We will enter into data processing agreements with these third-party service providers to ensure that they protect your personal information.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. For example, the Texas Real Estate Commission requires brokerages to maintain transaction records for a minimum of four years. We may also retain personal information to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our policies.

9. Data Subject Rights

We are committed to respecting your data subject rights. Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

Access: Request access to your personal information.
Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Erasure: Request deletion of your personal information.
Restriction of Processing: Request restriction of processing of your personal information.
Data Portability: Request transfer of your personal information.
Object: Object to the processing of your personal information.
Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent at any time.

10. Specific Regional Considerations

a. California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

For California residents, we comply with the CCPA, which provides you with specific rights regarding your personal information, including the right to know, delete, and opt-out of the sale of your personal information.

b. European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and UK GDPR

For individuals in the EU and UK, we comply with the GDPR and UK GDPR, respectively. We process your personal information lawfully, fairly, and transparently and only for specified, explicit, and legitimate purposes. We also implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure the security and confidentiality of your personal information.

c. Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) Singapore

For individuals in Singapore, we comply with the PDPA, which requires us to protect your personal data and handle it responsibly.

d. Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) Japan

For individuals in Japan, we comply with PIPA, which requires us to manage your personal information appropriately and securely.

e. Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Data Protection Law

For individuals in the DIFC, we comply with the DIFC Data Protection Law, which requires us to protect your personal information and ensure its lawful processing.

f. Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD) Brazil

For individuals in Brazil, we comply with the LGPD, which requires us to process your personal information in a transparent and lawful manner, and only for specified, clear, and legitimate purposes.

g. Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) Canada

For individuals in Canada, we comply with PIPEDA, which requires us to handle personal information responsibly and securely.

11. Data Transfers

We may transfer your personal information to countries outside your jurisdiction. We will implement appropriate safeguards to protect your personal information, such as Standard Contractual Clauses or Privacy Shield certifications.

12. Data Breach Notification

We will notify you and the relevant authorities in case of a data breach that may pose a significant risk to your rights and freedoms.

13. Headings

The headings used in this Privacy Policy are for convenience only and do not affect the interpretation of the terms.

14. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. It is your responsibility to check periodically for any changes, unless prohibited by applicable laws or regulations.

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