Privacy Policy

The Bankston Group · Effective Date: April 6, 2026

At The Bankston Group, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.thebankstongroup.com, use our services, or interact with us in any other way.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information you voluntarily provide to us:

  • – Name, email address, phone number, mailing address
  • – Any other information you choose to provide when contacting us or filling out forms

Automatically Collected Information:

  • – IP address, browser type, device information, operating system
  • – Pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URLs, and other usage data collected via cookies and similar technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

  • – Respond to your real estate inquiries and provide our services
  • – Communicate with you about listings, market updates, and relevant real estate information
  • – Contact you via call, email, and text for real estate services (only if you have opted in)
  • – Analyze website usage and improve user experience
  • – Comply with legal obligations

3. Communication & Opt-Out

By submitting a contact form on our website, you agree to be contacted by The Bankston Group via call, email, and text for real estate services.

To opt out of text messages, you can reply "STOP" at any time. Reply "HELP" for assistance. To opt out of emails, click the unsubscribe link included in any email we send.

Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency may vary.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:

  • – Remember your preferences
  • – Track analytics (via Google Analytics or similar services)
  • – Enable essential site features

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit some functionality of the website.

5. Third-Party Links & Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., MLS listing platforms, social media, or partner services). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. Data will not be shared with third parties for marketing or promotional purposes.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

8. Your Rights & Choices (Texas & U.S. Residents)

You may have the right to:

  • – Access, correct, or delete your personal information
  • – Opt out of marketing communications at any time (via unsubscribe links or by contacting us)
  • – Request information about the personal data we hold about you

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services and website are not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised "Effective Date." Your continued use of the website or our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us