Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 27, 2026

Joseph E. Freck respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we may collect, use, protect, and share information when you visit https://joefreck.com/, browse property listings, submit a contact form, request information about buying or selling real estate, communicate with us, interact with website features, or otherwise use our website.

This Privacy Policy applies only to information collected through this website. It does not apply to information collected offline, through Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty, MLS systems, real estate transaction platforms, title companies, lenders, inspectors, insurance providers, closing agents, social media platforms, third-party websites, or services that are not controlled by Joseph E. Freck.

Who We Are

Our website address is: https://joefreck.com/.

Joseph E. Freck is affiliated with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty and provides real estate services that may include residential real estate, commercial real estate, land, development property, investment property, buyer representation, seller representation, property marketing, listing information, and related real estate services in Gainesville, Alachua County, Central Florida, and surrounding areas.

Name: Joseph E. Freck
Brokerage: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty
Address: 4141 NW 37 Place, Gainesville, Florida 32606
Phone: 1-352-225-4620
Email: joefreckrealtor@gmail.com
Website: https://joefreck.com/

Information We Collect

We collect information in a limited number of ways, including information you choose to provide and information that may be collected automatically through website technology.

Information You Provide Voluntarily

You may choose to provide information when you contact us, submit a website form, ask about a property, request a showing, inquire about buying or selling real estate, request market information, communicate by phone or email, or otherwise interact with the website. This may include:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Mailing address, if provided
• Property address, if provided
• Buyer, seller, investor, landlord, tenant, or commercial real estate inquiry details
• Property type, price range, location, timeline, financing status, or service interest
• Information about a property you own, want to sell, want to lease, or want to purchase
• Information included in your message, question, or inquiry
• Preferred contact method or availability, if provided
• Files, photos, documents, records, property information, or other materials you choose to provide

Please do not submit highly sensitive personal information through general website forms unless specifically requested through an appropriate process. This includes Social Security numbers, financial account numbers, passwords, detailed financial records, loan documents, tax returns, or other confidential information not needed for a general inquiry.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically by our website, hosting provider, security tools, analytics tools, cookie consent tools, form tools, WordPress-related technology, embedded content providers, or similar services. This may include:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device type
• Operating system
• Pages visited
• Property listings viewed
• Referring website or search engine
• Date and time of visit
• General website usage and performance data
• Approximate location based on browser, device, or IP information
• Cookie and consent preference data
• Interactions with forms, maps, phone links, email links, property pages, image galleries, embedded content, or website features

How We Use Information

Joseph E. Freck may use information collected through the website for the following purposes:

• To respond to inquiries and communications
• To provide information about properties, listings, showings, buying, selling, leasing, commercial real estate, land, development property, or related real estate services
• To communicate with you about your inquiry, property interest, real estate goals, or service request
• To help schedule showings, consultations, calls, or meetings
• To evaluate potential buyer, seller, investor, commercial, or property-related inquiries
• To provide property information, market information, listing updates, or follow-up communications
• To maintain, operate, secure, and improve the website
• To support website usability, accessibility, performance, and security
• To understand general website usage and listing interest
• To measure marketing, advertising, or campaign performance, if such tools are enabled
• To help protect the website from spam, bots, abuse, unauthorized access, fraud, and security threats
• To comply with applicable business, legal, real estate, brokerage, contractual, accounting, tax, administrative, or recordkeeping obligations

We do not use general website form submissions to make automated decisions about visitors.

Real Estate Inquiries and Communications

Our website may allow visitors to contact Joseph E. Freck, ask about listings, request property information, request a showing, inquire about buying or selling, or communicate about real estate services.

Information submitted through website forms may be processed through WordPress, website form tools, email delivery tools, hosting systems, spam-prevention tools, and related website technology.

By submitting a website form or inquiry, you agree that Joseph E. Freck may contact you by phone, email, text message, mail, or other reasonable means regarding your inquiry. Message and data rates may apply for text messages. You may ask us not to contact you regarding non-essential communications.

No Real Estate Representation Created by Website Use

Using this website, viewing listings, submitting a contact form, sending an email, calling, or requesting information does not by itself create a client, agency, brokerage, fiduciary, or representation relationship.

A real estate representation relationship is created only when required disclosures are provided, appropriate agreements are completed, and representation is confirmed according to applicable law, brokerage policy, and written agreement.

Property Listings and Real Estate Information

The website may display property listings, property descriptions, pricing, photographs, maps, square footage, acreage, features, availability, status, and other real estate information.

Property information may come from sellers, owners, MLS systems, public records, brokerage sources, third-party data providers, or other sources believed to be reliable. However, property information may change, may contain errors, and should be independently verified.

Visitors should confirm listing details, property condition, measurements, zoning, permitted uses, school zones, taxes, association information, availability, pricing, and all material facts before making real estate decisions.

Third-Party Real Estate Services

Real estate transactions may involve third parties such as brokerage companies, MLS systems, lenders, title companies, closing agents, inspectors, appraisers, surveyors, insurance providers, attorneys, homeowner associations, government agencies, property managers, contractors, and other service providers.

If you choose to work with or submit information to a third party, that third party may collect, use, and process your information according to its own privacy policy, terms, and legal obligations.

Google Maps and Location Features

Our website may include Google Maps, directions, property maps, location links, or other map-related features to help visitors view property locations or find our office.

If you interact with Google Maps or another third-party map provider, that provider may collect information according to its own privacy policy, cookie practices, and terms.

You can review Google’s Privacy Policy here:

https://policies.google.com/privacy

Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, and Similar Tools

Depending on the current website configuration, we may use Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, or similar analytics tools to help understand how visitors use the website and to improve website performance, usability, listing content, and marketing.

Analytics tools may collect information such as pages visited, time spent on the website, browser type, device type, general location data, referral source, and other usage information. These tools may use cookies or similar technologies.

Google may process information according to its own privacy practices. You can learn more about how Google uses information from websites and apps that use Google services here:

https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites

Visitors may be able to control or limit certain analytics cookies through our cookie consent tool, browser settings, or opt-out tools provided by Google or other analytics providers.

Marketing, Advertising, and Remarketing Tools

Depending on the tools enabled on the website, we may use marketing, advertising, conversion tracking, social media pixels, call tracking, or remarketing technologies to understand general website performance, measure campaign effectiveness, promote listings or services, or show relevant content.

These tools may use cookies, pixels, tags, local storage, call tracking numbers, or similar technologies. If such tools are enabled, visitors may be able to accept, reject, or manage certain categories of cookies through our cookie consent tool, browser settings, or privacy tools provided by the relevant platform.

Social Media, Reviews, and Third-Party Platforms

Our website may link to social media platforms, real estate platforms, review platforms, property search tools, MLS-related resources, brokerage pages, map providers, or other third-party websites.

If you click a third-party link, interact with a platform, submit information through a platform, leave a review, or engage with content on a third-party website, that platform may collect information according to its own privacy policy, cookie practices, and terms.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, policies, availability, or security of third-party websites or platforms.

Embedded Content and External Links

Our website may include links to third-party websites or embedded content, such as maps, images, videos, property search tools, MLS-related content, social media links, review links, or other external services.

Embedded content from third-party websites behaves in the same way as if you visited that third-party website directly. These third-party websites may collect information about you, use cookies, embed additional tracking technologies, and monitor your interaction with their content.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our website may use cookies, pixels, local storage, session storage, and similar technologies to support website functionality, security, spam prevention, analytics, advertising, performance, embedded content, property search features, maps, user preferences, and cookie consent choices.

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. Cookies may help the website remember preferences, protect against bots or abuse, support security features, measure website usage, and improve how the website functions.

Cookies may be used for purposes such as:

• Remembering cookie consent choices
• Supporting basic website functionality
• Supporting website security and spam prevention
• Supporting form functionality
• Supporting WordPress login and administrator sessions
• Measuring website traffic and performance, if analytics are enabled
• Measuring advertising, marketing, or campaign performance, if such tools are enabled
• Helping pages and property listings load more efficiently
• Supporting embedded maps, videos, property search tools, images, social links, review links, or external content

Depending on your browser settings and the tools enabled on the website, you may be able to accept, reject, or manage certain categories of cookies through our cookie consent tool.

You can also adjust your browser settings to refuse or delete cookies. Some website features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

Cookie Policy

For more detailed information about the cookies used on this website, please review our Cookie Policy.

Cookie Consent and Privacy Preferences

Our website may use a cookie consent or privacy preference tool to provide visitors with information and choices regarding certain cookies and tracking technologies.

Where the cookie consent tool is available, visitors may be able to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or manage cookie categories. Rejecting non-essential cookies does not prevent you from voluntarily contacting us, submitting a website form, calling, emailing, or requesting property information.

If you change browsers, clear cookies, use a different device, or update browser settings, you may need to update your cookie preferences again.

Website Plugins and Third-Party Tools

Our website is built with WordPress and may use plugins or third-party tools to provide design, forms, property listings, security, performance, analytics, advertising, SEO, cookie consent, embedded content, maps, and related website functionality.

These tools may process limited technical information as needed to provide their services. Examples may include:

• WordPress: used to build, display, and manage website content.
• Website hosting and security tools: used to operate, secure, monitor, and maintain the website.
• Website form tools: used to collect and process inquiries where forms are enabled.
• Property listing and real estate tools: used to display listings, listing details, property images, property status, maps, and related real estate information.
• Cookie consent tools: used to display cookie notices and manage visitor cookie preferences.
• Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, or similar analytics tools: used only if enabled to measure website traffic and usage.
• Maps, social media, review, and embedded content providers: used to display or link to maps, directions, reviews, videos, social media content, or external content.
• Advertising, call tracking, or remarketing tools: used only if enabled to measure campaign performance or support outreach.
• SEO, caching, image optimization, and performance tools: used to improve website visibility, speed, and functionality.

Third-party providers may have their own privacy policies and data practices. We do not control the privacy practices of third-party providers.

Security and Spam Prevention

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and security measures to help protect the website and information submitted through it. This may include hosting security, firewall tools, login protection, malware scanning, spam prevention, bot protection, access controls, and review of suspicious activity.

No website, server, email system, online form, phone system, real estate platform, MLS-related system, or online transmission is completely secure. We cannot guarantee that information submitted through the website, third-party services, email, phone, or text message will be completely protected from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.

Testimonials, Reviews, and Public Content

Our website may display testimonials, reviews, client comments, professional references, representative property matters, or examples of previous work.

Testimonials, reviews, and related materials are used only where permitted by authorization, public availability, agreement, or appropriate business practice. Past performance, prior sales, testimonials, or examples do not guarantee future results.

Media Uploads and File Metadata

If you upload or send files, photos, documents, property records, listing materials, floor plans, surveys, contracts, disclosures, or other media through the website or in connection with a request, those files may contain embedded metadata, including author information, editing history, location data, or other hidden information.

Visitors should avoid uploading files with unnecessary personal, confidential, proprietary, protected, or location-related metadata.

Who We Share Information With

We do not sell personal information for money.

We may share limited information with service providers that help us operate the website, process forms, respond to inquiries, maintain security, analyze website usage if enabled, manage cookie preferences, deliver email, provide business support, or perform administrative functions.

These service providers may include website hosting providers, email providers, form tools, analytics providers if enabled, advertising platforms if enabled, call tracking providers if enabled, security tools, cookie consent tools, embedded content providers, property listing tools, and website maintenance providers.

We may also share information with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty, brokerage personnel, MLS systems, buyers, sellers, agents, transaction coordinators, lenders, title companies, closing agents, attorneys, inspectors, appraisers, surveyors, insurance providers, contractors, consultants, government agencies, homeowner associations, property managers, or other appropriate parties when needed to respond to a real estate inquiry, evaluate a potential transaction, provide real estate services, comply with legal obligations, protect rights, or fulfill business responsibilities.

We may disclose information if required or permitted by law, regulation, contract, subpoena, court order, government request, brokerage policy, professional obligation, accounting requirement, tax requirement, safety concern, or to protect the rights, safety, privacy, property, or security of Joseph E. Freck, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty, clients, prospective clients, website visitors, employees, contractors, service providers, or others.

How Long We Retain Information

We retain personal information only as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose it was collected, including inquiry response, property communication, real estate service evaluation, transaction communication, website administration, legal compliance, brokerage compliance, accounting, tax, fraud prevention, security, and recordkeeping purposes.

Real estate communications, transaction records, listing records, brokerage records, client records, prospective client records, and related business records may be retained according to separate legal, brokerage, contractual, accounting, tax, administrative, or legitimate business retention requirements.

Analytics, cookie, and technical data may be retained according to the settings of our analytics tools, hosting provider, security tools, cookie consent tools, and related website systems.

Your Choices and Privacy Rights

You may contact us to request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information you have submitted through the website, subject to legal, security, accounting, tax, brokerage, contractual, transaction-related, recordkeeping, or legitimate retention requirements.

Requests involving real estate transaction records, brokerage records, client files, legal documents, or confidential communications may be subject to separate verification, confidentiality, legal, brokerage, and retention requirements.

You may also ask us to stop contacting you regarding a general website inquiry or non-essential communication.

You may manage cookies through your browser settings and, where available, through our cookie consent tool.

To make a privacy-related request, contact us at:

joefreckrealtor@gmail.com

We may need to verify your identity before responding to certain requests.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is intended primarily for adults interested in real estate services, buying, selling, leasing, commercial real estate, property listings, and related information.

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 through general website features without appropriate authorization.

If we become aware that personal information from a child under 13 has been submitted through the general website without appropriate authorization, we will take reasonable steps to delete or address that information.

Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity

Joseph E. Freck and Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty support Equal Housing Opportunity. Information collected through this website is not intended to be used for unlawful discrimination or any purpose prohibited by fair housing laws.

Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers may send “Do Not Track” signals. Because there is not a uniform industry standard for responding to these signals, our website may not respond to them automatically. Visitors may manage cookies through browser settings and, where available, through our cookie consent tool.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our website, plugins, tools, services, business practices, legal requirements, brokerage obligations, or privacy practices.

When we update this Privacy Policy, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Continued use of the website after changes are posted means you acknowledge the updated Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how website-related information is handled, please contact us:

Joseph E. Freck
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty
4141 NW 37 Place
Gainesville, Florida 32606
Phone: 1-352-225-4620
Email: joefreckrealtor@gmail.com
Website: https://joefreck.com/