Privacy Notice:
Last updated: 15 April 2026
Overview
Your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Notice explains what personal information we collect when you visit WhidbeyPacificHomes.com, how we use it, and what choices you have. We are committed to handling your data with transparency and care.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
• Your name, email address, phone number, or other contact details when you submit an inquiry or contact form
• Property preferences, budget range, or other details you share during the course of real estate inquiries
• Any other information you voluntarily provide in messages or communications
Information Collected Automatically
• IP address and general geographic location
• Browser type, device type, and operating system
• Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs
• Cookie identifiers and similar tracking technologies
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
This website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies, including those provided by Google. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us understand how visitors use our site and allow us to serve relevant advertising.
Types of cookies used on this site:
• Strictly Necessary Cookies: Required for the website to function properly. These cannot be disabled.
• Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics): Help us understand visitor behavior, such as which pages are most visited and how long visitors stay. This data is aggregated and anonymous.
• Advertising Cookies (Google Ads): Used to display relevant advertisements on Google and across the web, and to measure the effectiveness of those ads. Google may use these cookies to personalize ads based on your past visits to this site.
• Remarketing Cookies: Allow us to show relevant content to visitors who have previously visited our website.
You can opt out of Google’s use of advertising cookies by visiting Google’s Ads Settings at adssettings.google.com or by using the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page at optout.networkadvertising.org. You can also control cookies through your browser settings; however, disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of this website.
How We Use Your Information
• To respond to your real estate inquiries and provide brokerage services
• To personalize and improve your experience on this website
• To measure and analyze website traffic and advertising performance through Google Analytics and Google Ads
• To display relevant advertisements to you via Google’s advertising network
• To comply with applicable laws and regulations, including Washington State real estate licensing requirements
• To communicate with you about Whidbey Island real estate listings, market information, or services you have requested
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
Information Sharing
We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
• With our designated broker: Mike Dalton, Dalton Realty, Inc., as required under Washington State real estate licensing law
• With Google: As described in the Cookies section above, for analytics and advertising purposes. Google’s privacy practices are governed by the Google Privacy Policy at policies.google.com/privacy
• As required by law: If we are legally required to disclose information in response to a court order, government request, or applicable law
• With your consent: In any other circumstance, only with your explicit permission
Your Privacy Rights
Washington State Residents
Washington’s privacy framework provides residents with rights to access, correct, and request deletion of personal data in certain circumstances. To exercise these rights, contact us using the information below.
California Residents
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), you have the right to know what personal information is collected, request deletion, and opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.
International Visitors
If you are visiting from outside the United States, including from countries in Asia, the Middle East, or Latin America, please be aware that your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States, where privacy laws may differ from those in your country of residence.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this notice or as required by applicable law. Contact information from inquiries is retained for the duration of our business relationship and for a reasonable period afterward.
Children’s Privacy
This website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has submitted personal information through this site, please contact us immediately.
Third-Party Links
This website may contain links to third-party websites, including property listing platforms, lender websites, or local community resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies separately.
Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Changes to This Notice
We may update this Privacy Notice periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent revision. We encourage you to review this notice periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Notice or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact:
Sebastián Schiavone-Ruthensteiner
Washington State Licensed Real Estate Broker
Dalton Realty, Inc. | Freeland, Washington
Website: WhidbeyPacificHomes.com
Email: sebastian@whidbey.com
Phone: +1 360.747.7285
Designated Broker: Mike Dalton, Dalton Realty, Inc.
This website is operated in compliance with the Washington State Real Estate Brokerage Act and applicable federal and state privacy laws. All real estate services are provided in accordance with the Fair Housing Act. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, or disability.