PRIVACY POLICY
Houston Capital Group
1. INTRODUCTION
Houston Capital Group (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://houstoncapitalgroup.com, use our services, or interact with us through text messages, email, or other means.
2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
2.1 Personal Information
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:
- Name and contact information (phone number, email address, mailing address)
- Financial information (investment capacity, accredited investor status)
- Communication preferences and opt-in consent
- Any other information you choose to provide
2.2 SMS/Text Message Data
When you opt in to receive text messages from us, we collect and store:
- Your mobile phone number
- Opt-in consent date and method
- Message delivery and response data
- Mobile carrier information
- Communication preferences and history
2.3 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information:
- IP address and device information
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referring website addresses
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We use your information for the following purposes:
- To provide and improve our services
- To send text messages, emails, and other communications you’ve consented to receive
- To inform you about investment opportunities and real estate projects
- To process inquiries and respond to your questions
- To personalize your experience with our services
- To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights
- To analyze and improve our marketing and business operations
4. SMS/TEXT MESSAGING PRIVACY
4.1 Consent and Opt-In
We will only send you text messages after you have explicitly opted in and provided consent. Your consent to receive marketing text messages is not required as a condition of purchasing any goods or services. You may opt out at any time by replying STOP to any text message.
4.2 Message Content
Text messages may include investment opportunities, property updates, appointment reminders, educational content, promotional offers, and service-related notifications.
4.3 Data Security
Your phone number and text message data are stored securely using industry-standard encryption and security measures. We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.
4.4 Third-Party Service Providers
We use GoHighLevel and other trusted third-party service providers to deliver text messages. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and may only use it to provide services on our behalf. We do not sell your phone number or text message data to third parties for their marketing purposes.
5. INFORMATION SHARING AND DISCLOSURE
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- With service providers who assist in our operations (e.g., CRM platforms, email/SMS providers)
- With business partners involved in specific investment opportunities (with your consent)
- When required by law or to protect our legal rights
- In connection with a business transaction (merger, acquisition, or sale of assets)
- With your explicit consent or at your direction
6. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS
6.1 General Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information (subject to legal requirements)
- Opt out of marketing communications at any time
- Withdraw consent for data processing where consent is the legal basis
6.2 Text Message Opt-Out
To stop receiving text messages:
- Reply STOP, END, CANCEL, UNSUBSCRIBE, or QUIT to any text message
- Email us at info@houstoncapitalgroup.com
- Call us at 713-903-8086
6.3 California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete personal information, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information. To exercise your CCPA rights, contact us using the information below.
7. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES
We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze site traffic, and understand user behavior. You can control cookies through your browser settings, though disabling cookies may limit some functionality of our website.
8. DATA RETENTION
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. When you opt out of text messages, we retain your phone number on a suppression list to honor your opt-out preference.
9. SECURITY MEASURES
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information.
11. THIRD-PARTY LINKS
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
12. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
13. CONTACT US
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:
Houston Capital Group
1334 Brittmoore Rd, Houston, TX 77043
Phone: 713-903-8086
Email: info@houstoncapitalgroup.com
Website: https://houstoncapitalgroup.com
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By using our services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.