Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy describes how Home Search Notes (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects and uses information when you visit this website (the “Site”).
Who we are
Home Search Notes is an independent informational website about residential home search and Realtor.com® tools. We are not affiliated with Move, Inc., Realtor.com®, or the National Association of REALTORS®. Product accounts, listings, and Move Services are governed by Move’s own privacy notice at realtor.com/privacy-policy.
Information we collect
Information you provide
If you contact us through links on this Site, the information you submit is handled by the recipient of that message (including Realtor.com® / Move, Inc. when you use their published contact channels).
Automatic information
Like most websites, we may collect technical data such as IP address, browser type, device type, referring URL, pages viewed, and approximate location derived from IP. This helps us understand traffic and fix errors.
Cookies and similar technologies
We may use cookies or local storage for basic site function, analytics, and advertising measurement. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Blocking cookies may limit some features.
Analytics
We may use analytics services such as Google Analytics to learn how visitors use the Site. These providers may set their own cookies and process data under their privacy policies.
Advertising
Advertising partners may use cookies or similar technologies to measure ad performance and limit repeated ads. You can review ad personalization controls at Google Ads Settings.
Outbound links
We link to third-party sites such as Realtor.com. Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies. We are not responsible for content or data practices on external sites.
How we use information
- To operate and improve the Site
- To understand how the Site is used
- To measure traffic and advertising performance
- To comply with law when required
Sharing
We do not sell personal information. We may share data with service providers who help us host the Site, analyze traffic, or run advertising — only as needed for those purposes — or when required by law.
Data retention
Analytics and server logs are retained according to the settings configured with each provider and hosting environment.
Children
The Site is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Your choices
You may opt out of certain personalized ads through industry tools and Google Ads Settings. For privacy requests related to Realtor.com® / Move Services, use the Move contacts below.
Changes
We may update this policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top will change when we do.
Contact
Realtor.com® customer service: customercare@realtor.com · (800) 878-4166 · realtor.com/contact
Move, Inc. privacy: Privacy@move.com
Privacy Administrator
Legal Department
Move, Inc.
901 East 6th Street, Fifth Floor
Austin, Texas 78702
United States
More details: Contact page.