Introduction
- South Ocean Realty (“we,” “us,” or “our”), located in Royal Palm Beach, Florida, is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our property search tools.
- Information We Collect
We collect information from you in two ways: information you provide voluntarily and information collected automatically.
• Information You Provide: When you register for a property search account, save listings, or fill out a contact form via our Showcase IDX integration, we collect personal details. This may include your name, email address, phone number, and real estate preferences (e.g., price range, preferred neighborhoods).
• Information Collected Automatically: When you browse our site, we automatically collect tracking data. This includes your IP address, browser type, device information, and your interaction with property listings (e.g., listings viewed or searches performed). This data is collected using cookies and pixels to optimize your search experience. - How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
• Deliver, maintain, and improve our Showcase IDX property search tools.
• Send you automated property alerts, market updates, and saved search notifications.
• Respond to your direct inquiries and connect you with a licensed South Ocean Realty agent.
• Ensure compliance with BeachesMLS data-use regulations.
• Monitor website performance and prevent fraudulent activity or data scraping. - Sharing and Disclosure of Information
We value your privacy and do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. We only share your data with:
• Showcase IDX & Tech Partners: Trusted software providers who securely process your property searches and maintain our database.
• BeachesMLS: Strictly for auditing and compliance tracking to verify that users viewing the data feed are legitimate consumers.
• Legal Authorities: When required by law, subpoena, or to protect the safety, rights, and property of South Ocean Realty or our users. - Telephone and SMS Communication (TCPA Compliance)
By providing your phone number on this site, you agree to receive phone calls and text messages (SMS) from South Ocean Realty.
• No Third-Party Sharing for SMS: Mobile information and phone numbers collected specifically for SMS consent will never be shared or sold to third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.
• Opt-Out: You can opt out of text communications at any time by replying “STOP”. You can opt out of emails by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any automated message. - Data Security
We implement industry-standard administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information. However, please note that no internet transmission or electronic storage method can be guaranteed 100% secure. - Florida Privacy Rights
As a Florida-based business, we comply with relevant state privacy practices. If you wish to update, correct, or request the deletion of any personal information we have collected about you, please contact us directly using the information below. - Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.” Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of those changes.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.
An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
Media
If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.
Cookies
If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for up to one year.
If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.
If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.
Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
How long we retain your data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.
For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.
What rights you have over your data
If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Please also review Terms and Conditions of Use
Who we are
Our website address is: https://southoceanrealty.com.
South Ocean Realty
Admin@SouthOceanRealty.com
561-596-7456
South Ocean Realty is a Florida real estate brokerage operating in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Florida Real Estate License Law (Chapter 475, Florida Statutes) and rules of the Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC).
Nothing on this Website creates a brokerage relationship unless and until a separate written brokerage agreement has been executed.
- Acceptance of Terms
By accessing, browsing, or using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, you must immediately cease using this website. - Scope of Services
This website provides real estate property search tools, real estate market insights, and brokerage information for South Ocean Realty, located in Royal Palm Beach, Florida. - BeachesMLS Property Search & IDX Data Use
Property listing data displayed on this website is provided through an IDX (Internet Data Exchange) integration powered by Showcase IDX, utilizing the BeachesMLS data feed.
• Permitted Use: You are granted a limited, revocable, non-exclusive license to access and use the property listing data exclusively for your personal, non-commercial use.
• Prohibited Use: You may not copy, scrape, download, frame, redistribute, retransmit, or modify any portion of the listing data, photos, or text provided by BeachesMLS.
• No Guarantee of Accuracy: All property information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by South Ocean Realty, Showcase IDX, or BeachesMLS. You are solely responsible for independently verifying any information (including square footage, HOA fees, school districts, and pricing) before making financial decisions. - Account Registration & Communication Consent
To access advanced features provided by our Showcase IDX integration—such as saving favorite properties or creating automated search alerts—you may be required to register for an account. By registering or submitting your contact information on any form on this website, you expressly agree to the following:
• You grant South Ocean Realty and its licensed agents express written consent to contact you via telephone, text message (SMS), automated systems, and email regarding real estate services and property updates.
• You acknowledge that this consent applies even if your phone number is currently listed on any state, federal, or corporate Do Not Call (DNC) registry.
• You may opt out of automated communications at any time by replying “STOP” to text messages or clicking the unsubscribe link in emails. - Intellectual Property
Except for the property data provided by BeachesMLS, all original content on this website—including but not limited to text, software, custom logos, graphics, and site design—is the exclusive property of South Ocean Realty and is protected by federal copyright and trademark laws. - Limitation of Liability
In no event shall South Ocean Realty, its brokers, agents, or affiliates be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from your use of, or inability to use, this website or the information provided herein, including system downtime or data synchronization delays. - Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida. Any legal action or proceeding arising out of your use of this website shall be brought exclusively in a federal or state court of competent jurisdiction located in Palm Beach County, Florida.
You agree to use this Website only for lawful purposes.
You may not:
Use the Website in violation of any law or regulation.
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website or its systems.
Interfere with Website security or operation.
Copy, scrape, harvest, reproduce, distribute, or commercially exploit Website content or listing information without written permission.
Use automated software, bots, crawlers, or similar technologies to access listing data except as expressly permitted by applicable law.
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate Website access for any violation of these Terms.
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Property Search and IDX Data Use
The real estate listing data on this website comes from the BeachesMLS. This information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use. It may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. All data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the website host or BeachesMLS. Users are responsible for independently verifying all property information.
The listing information displayed through IDX is subject to applicable MLS rules, including BeachesMLS policies, National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) IDX display requirements, and all applicable Florida real estate laws and regulations.
Users agree not to:
Reproduce listing information for commercial purposes.
Resell, redistribute, or republish IDX data.
Use listing information to solicit sellers or property owners.
Use automated methods to collect listing information.
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Accuracy of Information
Although we strive to provide accurate and current information, all information provided on this Website—including but not limited to:
Property descriptions
Pricing
Square footage
Lot size
HOA information
Taxes
School information
Availability
Photographs
Maps
Virtual tours
is believed to be accurate but is not guaranteed or warranted.
Property information may change without notice.
Users are solely responsible for independently verifying all information before relying upon it or making any purchasing, selling, financing, or investment decisions.
South Ocean Realty, BeachesMLS, and any data providers disclaim all warranties regarding the completeness or accuracy of listing information.
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Showcase IDX Accounts
By creating a property search account through Showcase IDX, you expressly authorize South Ocean Realty to communicate with you regarding:
Property listings
Saved searches
Listing updates
Price changes
Open houses
Market updates
Real estate services
Buying or selling opportunities
You acknowledge that creating an account constitutes your express written consent to receive communications by:
Email
Telephone
Text message (SMS/MMS)
Automated technology where permitted by law
Consent is not a condition of purchasing or selling real estate services.
You may opt out of marketing communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions provided or replying STOP to text messages where applicable.
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Consent to Contact
By submitting any form on this Website, requesting information, registering an account, scheduling property showings, requesting market reports, or providing your telephone number or email address, you expressly consent to receive communications from South Ocean Realty and its representatives by:
Telephone
Mobile phone
SMS/Text message
Email
Voicemail
Automated dialing technology where permitted by law
This consent constitutes your prior express written consent to receive communications even if your telephone number appears on any federal, state, or internal Do Not Call registry.
You understand that message and data rates may apply.
Consent is not required as a condition of purchasing any goods or services.
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Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise indicated, all Website content, including:
Logos
Branding
Graphics
Images
Text
Videos
Website design
Property search interface
Original content
is the property of South Ocean Realty or its licensors and is protected under United States copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.
No content may be reproduced without prior written permission.
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Third-Party Links
This Website may contain links to third-party websites, lenders, vendors, inspectors, service providers, or government agencies.
South Ocean Realty does not control or endorse third-party websites and is not responsible for their content, policies, availability, or accuracy.
Users access third-party websites at their own risk.
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No Professional Advice
Information provided on this Website is for general informational purposes only and should not be construed as:
Legal advice
Financial advice
Tax advice
Investment advice
Appraisal advice
Users should consult qualified professionals before making real estate decisions.
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Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by Florida law, South Ocean Realty, its owners, brokers, agents, employees, affiliates, and licensors shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, punitive, or exemplary damages arising from:
Use of this Website
Inability to access the Website
Errors or omissions in listing information
Reliance upon Website content
Technical interruptions
Transmission delays
Viruses or malicious software
Your sole remedy for dissatisfaction with the Website is to discontinue its use.
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Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless South Ocean Realty and its owners, brokers, agents, employees, affiliates, licensors, and service providers from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of your use of this Website or violation of these Terms.
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Privacy
Your use of this Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy.
By using this Website, you acknowledge that you have reviewed and accepted our Privacy Policy
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Modification of Terms
South Ocean Realty reserves the right to modify, revise, update, or replace these Terms and Conditions at any time without prior notice.
Changes become effective immediately upon posting to this Website.
Your continued use of the Website following any modifications constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
Users are encouraged to review these Terms periodically.
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Governing Law
These Terms and any disputes arising from or relating to this Website shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
Any legal action arising from these Terms shall be brought exclusively in a court of competent jurisdiction located within the State of Florida.
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Severability
If any provision of these Terms is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
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Entire Agreement
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and South Ocean Realty regarding your use of this Website and supersede all prior agreements, communications, or understandings relating to such use.
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Contact Information
South Ocean Realty
Phone: (877) 702-2207
Email: James@SouthOceanRealty.com
South Ocean Realty (“we,” “us,” “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us through SouthOceanRealty.com (the “Site”). This explains what information we collect, why we collect it, how we use and protect it, and the rights you have regarding your data.
This policy is designed to comply with applicable U.S. law, including the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), and, for visitors located in the European Union/European Economic Area, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
1. Who We Are
South Ocean Realty is a licensed Florida real estate brokerage (License #BK3280518). For any privacy-related questions, you may contact us at:
- Email: info@southoceanrealty.com
- Website: SouthOceanRealty.com
2. What Personal Data We Collect
Depending on how you interact with our Site, we may collect:
Contact information (Name, email address, phone number) – Contact/lead forms
Property preferences (Budget, location interest, buying/selling timeline) – Inquiry forms
Communications (Messages you send us, call/text records)- Forms, phone, email
Technical data (IP address, browser type, device information) – Automatically via cookies |
Usage data (Pages visited, time on site, referral source) – Analytics tools
MLS/IDX search activity (Saved searches, favorited listings) – IDX/MLS plugin, if applicable
We do not knowingly collect information from children under 16.
3. How We Use Your Data
We use personal data to:
- Respond to property inquiries and schedule showings or consultations
- Provide requested listing information and market updates
- Send marketing communications, where you have consented (see Section 6)
- Improve Site performance and user experience through analytics
- Comply with Florida real estate licensing and disclosure obligations
- Maintain business records as required by law
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
For visitors in the EU/EEA, we rely on the following legal bases:
- Consent — for marketing emails, texts, and non-essential cookies
- Contract — to respond to inquiries and facilitate real estate transactions
- Legitimate interest — for basic site analytics and security
- Legal obligation — for recordkeeping under Florida real estate law
5. Cookies and Tracking
Our Site uses cookies and similar technologies for:
- Essential site functionality
- Analytics (e.g., Google Analytics)
- IDX/MLS search tools, which may set their own cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. A cookie consent banner allows EU/EEA visitors to accept or decline non-essential cookies before they load.
6. Marketing Communications & TCPA Consent
If you submit a form requesting to be contacted by phone, text, or email, you consent to South Ocean Realty and its agents contacting you using the information provided, including via automated systems, in accordance with the TCPA. Consent is not a condition of any purchase or service. You may opt out at any time by replying “STOP” to texts, using the unsubscribe link in emails, or contacting info@southoceanrealty.com.
7. Data Sharing and Third Parties
We do not sell personal data. We may share data with:
- MLS/IDX providers, to deliver listing search functionality
- Email/CRM service providers, to manage communications
- Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Service providers assisting with transactions (title companies, lenders), only with your involvement or consent
- Regulatory or legal authorities, where required by law
Some providers may process data outside the EU/EEA. Where this occurs, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to:
- Fulfill the purpose it was collected for
- Meet Florida real estate recordkeeping requirements
- Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
Inquiry and lead data not converted to a client relationship is generally retained for [Insert Retention Period, e.g., 24 months] before deletion.
9. Your Rights
If you are located in the EU/EEA, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Restrict or object to processing
- Request data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
To exercise these rights, contact info@southoceanrealty.com. We will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law.
10. Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
12. Related Policies
This Privacy Policy works alongside our Terms and Conditions, which cover brokerage relationships, disclosures, and other legal terms governing use of this Site. Please review both documents together.
13. Contact Us
Questions about the Privacy Policy or your data can be directed to:
South Ocean Realty
Email: info@southoceanrealty.com
Website: SouthOceanRealty.com
