Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 7, 2026
Melissa Linton, REALTOR® ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website melissalintonrealtor.com. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit our site and how we use it.
Information We Collect
Contact form submissions. When you fill out our contact form, we collect your name, email address, phone number, area of interest, and message. This information is sent directly to us so we can respond to your inquiry.
Analytics data. We use Google Analytics (GA4) to understand how visitors interact with our site. Google Analytics collects anonymous usage data such as pages viewed, time spent on site, device type, and general geographic location. This data does not personally identify you.
Security and performance data. We use Cloudflare for website security and performance. Cloudflare may collect technical data such as your IP address, browser type, and access times to protect the site from malicious traffic.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our site uses cookies set by the following services:
- Google Analytics — uses cookies (such as
_gaand_ga_*) to distinguish unique visitors and track session information. These cookies expire after 2 years or at the end of a session. - Cloudflare — may set cookies for security purposes (bot detection and challenge verification).
You can disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that some site features (such as the contact form's spam protection) may not function properly with cookies disabled.
How We Use Your Information
- To respond to your inquiries and provide real estate services
- To understand how visitors use our site so we can improve it
- To protect our site from spam and abuse
Information Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share data with:
- Google (Analytics) — anonymous usage data, governed by Google's Privacy Policy
- Cloudflare — technical data for security, governed by Cloudflare's Privacy Policy
Data Retention
Contact form submissions are retained as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry and provide ongoing service. Google Analytics data is retained for 14 months, after which it is automatically deleted.
Your Rights
You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of any personal information we hold about you. To make a request, contact us using the information below.
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Children's Privacy
Our site is not directed at children under 13 and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Melissa Linton, REALTOR®
IREAF, LLC
7600 Chevy Chase Drive, Building #2, Suite 300
Austin, TX 78752
Phone: (512) 773-4955
Email: linton.mel@gmail.com