Effective Date: July 19, 2026
This Privacy Policy governs the collection, use, and protection of personal data submitted through the real estate consumer portal operated by David Hamilton, REALTOR®, affiliated with Weichert, Realtors® – Advantage Plus (collectively referred to herein as “we,” “our,” or “us”). This Site functions as a digital real estate platform and localized market intelligence hub serving buyers, sellers, and relocating professionals in the Farragut, Tennessee and greater Knox County residential market. Use of this Site constitutes acceptance of the terms outlined in this policy.
Weichert, Realtors® – Advantage Plus is an independently owned and operated franchisee of Weichert Co. All real estate brokerage services, consumer representation, and property marketing conducted through this Site are performed under the license and supervision of Weichert, Realtors® – Advantage Plus in accordance with Tennessee state law.
1. Information We Collect
To deliver professional real estate consumer services, neighborhood market analysis, and responsive client support, this Site collects the following categories of data:
- Voluntary Personal Information: Any identifying data explicitly submitted by the user. This includes information entered via contact forms, neighborhood market analysis requests, property inventory alert registrations, or direct email communication — specifically: full name, email address, phone number, and any real estate search criteria or message text provided by the user.
- Automated Server Log Data: Standard web server logs automatically record basic analytical data upon each Site visit. Collected data includes the visitor’s IP address, browser type and version, specific pages accessed within the Site, date and time of visit, and session duration per page.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: This Site deploys cookies to maintain layout performance, analyze traffic patterns, and improve navigational efficiency. Cookies are small data files placed on the user’s device by the web server. Browser-level cookie controls allow users to refuse or manage cookie storage, though certain Site features may require cookie acceptance to function as designed.
2. How Collected Information Is Used
All data collected through this Site is used exclusively to maintain operational performance, execute professional real estate consumer services, and ensure full regulatory compliance. Specific uses include:
- Rendering and formatting localized market articles, property insight categories, and Site layout elements accurately across all user devices.
- Processing and responding to direct real estate inquiries, relocation consultation requests, and homeownership strategy questions submitted through the Site.
- Monitoring aggregate traffic metrics, content engagement trends, and category-level reader behavior to guide ongoing local market reporting.
- Maintaining technical security of server infrastructure and preventing unauthorized or fraudulent access.
- Ensuring full compliance with applicable Tennessee state law, Tennessee Real Estate Commission (TREC) advertising regulations, and East Tennessee Realtors® Multiple Listing Service data privacy standards.
3. Data Retention and Third-Party Disclosure
Personal identification information collected through this Site is not sold, rented, traded, or shared with third-party marketing organizations under any circumstances.
All personal data and communication records are handled in strict accordance with standard real estate brokerage confidentiality frameworks. Disclosure of personal data to external parties will occur only when required by applicable law, compelled by valid judicial or regulatory proceeding, or necessary to satisfy a legitimate compliance audit by a licensed real estate regulatory body.
Brokerage Operations Disclosure: As a licensed affiliate of Weichert, Realtors® – Advantage Plus, certain client transaction data — including contact information, executed representation agreements, offer documentation, and transaction correspondence — may be accessible to or retained by the supervising broker of record at Weichert, Realtors® – Advantage Plus. This access is limited strictly to the purposes of transaction file compliance, mandatory broker supervision, and record retention as required under Tennessee Real Estate Commission regulations and applicable state law. This data is not used for any marketing, resale, or commercial purpose beyond active transaction management and regulatory compliance.
4. IDX Program & East Tennessee Realtors® MLS Data Disclaimer
This Site participates in the Internet Data Exchange (IDX) program of the East Tennessee Realtors® Multiple Listing Service (MLS). Property listing data displayed on this Site — including but not limited to residential addresses, list prices, square footage, lot dimensions, property photographs, and listing status — is sourced directly from the East Tennessee Realtors® MLS IDX data feed.
IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use. Consumers may not use IDX data for any purpose other than identifying prospective properties they may be interested in purchasing. All IDX listing data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the East Tennessee Realtors® MLS, the listing broker, or David Hamilton, REALTOR® | Weichert, Realtors® – Advantage Plus. Buyers are advised to independently verify all listing data, including square footage, school zone assignments, HOA status, and property tax information, prior to executing any purchase contract.
All property listings displayed through the IDX feed remain the intellectual property of their respective listing brokers. Listing content may not be redistributed, republished, retransmitted, or used for any commercial purpose without the express written consent of the originating listing broker and the East Tennessee Realtors® MLS.
IDX listing data on this Site is updated periodically. The East Tennessee Realtors® MLS, David Hamilton, REALTOR®, and Weichert, Realtors® – Advantage Plus assume no liability for typographical errors, misinformation, or data latency within the IDX feed. All measurements and square footage data are approximate. Prospective buyers should conduct independent due diligence and engage qualified inspectors, appraisers, and legal counsel prior to closing.
This Site’s IDX participation is governed by the East Tennessee Realtors® MLS Rules and Regulations. David Hamilton, REALTOR® is a licensed real estate professional in the State of Tennessee, a member in good standing of the East Tennessee Realtors® association, and an affiliated agent of Weichert, Realtors® – Advantage Plus.
5. Professional Real Estate Licensing Disclosures
David Hamilton is a licensed real estate professional in the State of Tennessee, operating under the supervision and brokerage license of Weichert, Realtors® – Advantage Plus. All real estate brokerage services, consumer representation, property marketing, and buyer and seller consultation conducted through or referenced by this Site are performed in full compliance with Tennessee state licensing law and Tennessee Real Estate Commission (TREC) advertising rules, under the licensed authority of Weichert, Realtors® – Advantage Plus.
Weichert, Realtors® – Advantage Plus is an independently owned and operated franchisee of Weichert Co. The Weichert® trademark and associated brand marks are the property of Weichert Co. and are used under franchise license. Weichert Co. is not responsible for the real estate services, data practices, or consumer representations made by independently owned and operated franchisees.
Principal broker affiliation, corporate office licensing data, Tennessee license numbers, and mandatory TREC advertising disclosures are displayed in the footer of this Site in compliance with applicable state regulations. Users with questions regarding broker affiliation, licensing status, or TREC compliance may contact the Tennessee Real Estate Commission directly at tn.gov/commerce/regboards/trec.
6. Information Security
Industry-standard data security measures are implemented across this Site’s collection, storage, and transmission infrastructure to protect against unauthorized access, data alteration, inadvertent disclosure, or destruction of personal information. No method of digital data transmission over the internet or electronic server storage can be guaranteed as 100% secure. This Site makes no warranty of absolute data security and users submit personal information at their own discretion.
7. Third-Party Links and External Platforms
This Site may contain links to third-party websites, MLS search portals, municipal government resources, or external market data platforms. These external sites operate under their own independent privacy policies. David Hamilton, REALTOR® and Weichert, Realtors® – Advantage Plus assume no responsibility for the content, data practices, or privacy standards of any third-party platform accessed through links on this Site. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policy of any external site before submitting personal information.
8. Children’s Privacy
This Site is not directed toward individuals under the age of 18. No personal information is knowingly collected from minors. If a parent or legal guardian believes that a minor has submitted personal data through this Site, contact should be made immediately using the information provided in Section 10 below so that the data can be promptly removed from active records.
9. Updates to This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated or modified at any time at the sole discretion of the Site operator. All revisions will be reflected by an updated “Effective Date” at the top of this page. Material changes affecting IDX data use, brokerage affiliation, or MLS disclaimer terms will be noted explicitly at the top of the revised policy. Users are encouraged to review this policy periodically to remain informed of current data collection and privacy practices. Continued use of this Site following any posted revision constitutes acceptance of the updated policy terms.
10. Contact Information
Questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, IDX data use, MLS disclaimer terms, brokerage affiliation, or data collection practices should be directed to:
David Hamilton, REALTOR®
Weichert, Realtors® – Advantage Plus
📞 Office: (865) 474-7100
📞 Direct Cell: (865) 284-4663
✉️ Email: David Hamilton
