Last Updated: August 3, 2022

SavvySells.com website is owned and operated by Savvy Estate Sales ("we," "us," or "our"), which is the data controller of your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website SavvySells.com] and use our services.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit SavvySells.com, we automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:

• Device Information: Web browser type and version, IP address, time zone, operating system

• Usage Information: Pages viewed, time spent on pages, referring websites, search terms used

• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: See our Cookie Policy section below
  

Information You Provide

We may collect personal information you voluntarily provide, including:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address

• Communication Data: Information in messages you send us through contact forms or email

• Service Requests: Details about estate sale needs and preferences

• Marketing Preferences: Newsletter subscriptions and communication preferences
  

Third-Party Information

We may receive information about you from third-party sources, including:

• Analytics Providers: Google Analytics

• Social Media Platforms: Facebook (through Facebook Pixel)

• Lead Generation Services: Form submission platforms
  

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

• Service Delivery: To provide estate sale consultation and services

• Communication: To respond to inquiries and provide customer support

• Marketing: To send newsletters and promotional materials (with your consent)

• Website Improvement: To analyze usage and improve our website functionality

• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

• Business Operations: To maintain records and conduct business activities

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For users in the European Economic Area, our legal basis for processing includes:

• Consent: When you opt-in to marketing communications or cookies

• Contract Performance: To fulfill our service agreements with you

• Legitimate Interests: For business operations, fraud prevention, and website improvement

• Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws
  

4. Cookie Policy

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality, including:

• Form submission processing

• Security features

• Basic site navigation
  

Analytics Cookies: We use Google Analytics to understand:

• Website traffic and user behavior

• Popular pages and content

• User demographics (anonymized)
  

Marketing Cookies: Including but not limited to:

• Facebook Pixel: To track conversions and show relevant ads on Facebook

• Remarketing Tags: To display targeted advertisements

• Email Marketing Tracking: To measure email campaign effectiveness
  

Third-Party Cookies: From external services like:

• Google Fonts

• Social media embeds

• Analytics providers
  

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may limit website functionality. To opt-out of specific tracking:

• Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out

• Facebook: Adjust your Facebook ad preferences in your account settings
  

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers: With trusted third parties who assist in our operations, including:

• Form processing services (Form Carry)

• Email marketing platforms

• Analytics providers

• Cloud storage services
  

Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or to:

• Comply with legal processes

• Protect our rights and property

• Ensure user safety

• Investigate fraud or security issues
  

Business Transfers: In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales

With Your Consent: Any other sharing will be done with your explicit consent

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest

• Regular security assessments

• Access controls and authentication

• Secure data storage with reputable providers
  

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy:

• Contact Information: Until you request deletion or 7 years after last contact

• Service Records: As required by business needs and legal obligations

• Marketing Data: Until you unsubscribe or request deletion

• Analytics Data: Aggregated data may be retained indefinitely
  

8. Your Rights

For All Users

• Access: Request information about data we hold about you

• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information

• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information

• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
  

Additional Rights for EU Residents (GDPR)

• Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format

• Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your information

• Object to Processing: Object to processing based on legitimate interests

• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for specific processing activities

Additional Rights for California Residents (CCPA)

• Know: What personal information we collect and how it's used

• Delete: Request deletion of personal information

• Opt-Out: Opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)

• Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights
  

To exercise these rights, contact us at doug@smallpondagency.com.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including the United States. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers in accordance with applicable laws.

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 Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website

• Updating the "Last Updated" date

• Sending email notifications for material changes (where required)
  

13. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:

Savvy Estate Sales

• Email: doug@smallpondagency.com

• Website: https://savvysells.com
  

For EU residents, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe we have not addressed your concerns adequately.

Effective Date: August 3, 2025