Privacy Policy and SMS Terms and Conditions

Effective Date: September 8, 2026

Forté Realty & Property Management (“Forté RPM,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and disclose information when you visit our website, contact us, request services, submit a form, or communicate with us by email, telephone, or text message.

By using our website or providing information to us, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Your name
• Email address
• Telephone number
• Mailing or property address
• Information submitted through website forms
• Appointment and scheduling information
• Property management or real estate service inquiries
• Information related to properties, rental applications, maintenance requests, or other requested services
• Communications you send to us by email, telephone, text message, or through our website
• Any other information you choose to provide

We may also automatically collect limited technical information when you use our website, including:

• Internet Protocol address
• Browser and device type
• Pages visited
• Date and time of visits
• Referring website
• General website usage information
• Cookie and analytics information

How We Use Information

We may use the information we collect to:

• Respond to questions and service inquiries
• Provide real estate and property management services
• Schedule and confirm appointments
• Communicate about properties, applications, maintenance requests, transactions, or services
• Send reminders, updates, and other requested communications
• Process and maintain client, property owner, tenant, vendor, or applicant records
• Operate and improve our website, CRM, and business systems
• Protect our website, clients, properties, and business from fraud or unauthorized activity
• Comply with legal, regulatory, contractual, or professional obligations
• Enforce our agreements and policies

How We Share Information

Forté Realty & Property Management does not sell or rent personal information.

We may share information when reasonably necessary with service providers that assist us with business operations, such as website hosting, customer relationship management, communications, scheduling, document management, payment processing, property management, analytics, or technical support.

These providers are authorized to use the information only as necessary to perform services on our behalf or as otherwise permitted by law.

We may also disclose information:

• With your permission or at your direction
• When necessary to provide a service you have requested
• To comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal proceedings, court orders, or government requests
• To protect the rights, safety, property, or security of Forté RPM, our clients, website users, or others
• In connection with a business sale, merger, reorganization, financing, or transfer of assets

Privacy and Mobile Information

Forté Realty & Property Management does not sell or rent phone numbers, mobile information, or text messaging information.

No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.

Information may be shared with service providers that support services such as customer service and message delivery. All other use-case categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent. Text messaging opt-in data and consent will not be shared with third parties for their own marketing or promotional purposes.

Your decision to consent to text messages is voluntary and is not a condition of purchasing goods or services.

Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to understand how visitors use the website, remember preferences, improve website performance, and support security.

You may be able to limit or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the operation of certain website features.

Third-party services used on our website may also place cookies or collect information in accordance with their own privacy policies.

Data Protection

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.

However, no website, electronic transmission, database, or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. You provide information electronically at your own risk.

Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to provide services, maintain business and property records, satisfy legal or contractual obligations, resolve disputes, enforce agreements, and support legitimate business operations.

The length of time information is retained may vary based on the type of information and the reason it was collected.

Your Choices

You may contact us to request that we update or correct the personal information you have provided to us.

You may unsubscribe from marketing emails by using the unsubscribe instructions included in the email. You may opt out of text messages at any time by replying STOP.

Certain information may be retained when required for legal, contractual, accounting, property management, security, or recordkeeping purposes.

Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to websites or services operated by other organizations. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of third-party websites.

We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any third-party website before submitting personal information.

Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not directed toward children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 through our website.

If you believe a child has submitted personal information to us, please contact us so we can review and address the situation.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our services, technology, business practices, or legal requirements.

The revised policy will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of our website after an update constitutes acknowledgment of the revised policy.

SMS Terms and Conditions

SMS Program Description

Forté Realty & Property Management uses SMS text messaging to communicate with individuals who have provided consent to receive messages from us.

Messages may include:

• Appointment confirmations
• Appointment and service reminders
• Schedule updates
• Property-related updates
• Maintenance or service-request communications
• Responses to questions or inquiries
• Important changes or time-sensitive notices
• Other communications related to requested real estate or property management services

Message frequency varies depending on your interactions with Forté RPM and the services you request.

1. We use SMS to confirm appointments, send reminders, and notify clients of schedule updates or important changes.

2. You can cancel the SMS service at any time. Just text “STOP”. After you send the SMS message “STOP” to us, we will send you an SMS message to confirm that you have been unsubscribed. After this, you will no longer receive SMS messages from us. If you want to join again, just sign up as you did the first time, and we will start sending SMS messages to you again.

3. If you are experiencing issues with the messaging program, you can reply with the keyword “HELP” for more assistance, or you can get help directly at [email protected].

4. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.

5. As always, message and data rates may apply for any messages sent to you from us and to us from you. Message frequency may vary. If you have any questions about your text plan or data plan, it is best to contact your wireless provider.

6. If you have any questions regarding privacy, please read our privacy policy: https://forterpm.com/privacy-policy/

SMS Consent

By providing your mobile number and affirmatively choosing to receive text messages, you consent to receive SMS messages from Forté Realty & Property Management at the number provided.

Consent to receive text messages is not a condition of purchasing goods or services.

Message and Data Rates

Message and data rates may apply to messages sent to you by Forté RPM and to messages you send to us. Please contact your wireless provider if you have questions about your text or data plan.

How to Opt Out

You may cancel the SMS service at any time by replying STOP to a message from us.

After you send STOP, you will receive a confirmation that you have been unsubscribed. After that confirmation, you will no longer receive SMS messages from that messaging program unless you choose to enroll again.

If you later wish to receive messages again, you may sign up using the same method you originally used to provide consent.

How to Get Help

If you need assistance with our messaging program, reply HELP to a message or contact us directly:

Email: [email protected]
Phone: (941) 705-3502

Carrier Disclaimer

Wireless carriers are not responsible for delayed or undelivered messages. Message delivery is subject to the effective transmission of your wireless provider and network operator.

Supported Carriers and Devices

SMS availability may depend on your wireless carrier, mobile device, service area, and service plan. Not all carriers or devices may be supported.

SMS Privacy

Forté Realty & Property Management does not sell phone numbers or mobile information. Mobile information and SMS consent will not be shared with third parties or affiliates for their own marketing or promotional purposes.

For additional information about how we collect, use, and protect personal information, please review the Privacy Policy sections above.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, our SMS Terms and Conditions, or our privacy practices, please contact:

Forté Realty & Property Management
6901 Professional Pkwy, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34240
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (941) 705-3502
Website: https://forterpm.com/