Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 1, 2026

Gulf Coast Collective ("Gulf Coast Collective," "we," "us," or "our") provides short-term rental property management services in Destin, Florida and the surrounding Gulf Coast area. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect information when you visit www.gulfcoastcollective.net (the "Site") or otherwise interact with us.

By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

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1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide to Us

We collect information you voluntarily submit through the Site, including when you:

- Fill out a contact, inquiry, or "get a quote" form - Sign up for our newsletter or updates - Email or otherwise communicate with us directly

This may include your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, property address(es), details about your property, and any other information you choose to share with us.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, we (and our service providers) may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:

- IP address and approximate location - Browser type and device type - Pages viewed, time spent on pages, and referring/exit pages - Date and time of visit

Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies (such as those provided by our website platform, Wix, and any analytics or advertising tools we use, such as Google Analytics or Meta/Facebook Pixel) to operate the Site, understand how visitors use it, and support our marketing efforts, including on Instagram and Facebook. You can control cookies through your browser settings; disabling cookies may affect some Site functionality.

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2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

- Respond to inquiries and provide information about our property management services

- Communicate with current or prospective property owner clients

- Operate, maintain, and improve the Site

- Send newsletters or marketing communications (with an option to unsubscribe at any time)

- Analyze Site usage and traffic trends

- Comply with legal obligations and protect our legal rights

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

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3. How We Share Your Information

We may share information with:

- Service providers who help us operate our business, such as our website host (Wix), property management software (Hostaway), email marketing platforms, and payment processors — solely to help us provide our services

- Legal and safety purposes, if required by law, subpoena, or other legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Gulf Coast Collective, our clients, or others

- Business transfers, if we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, in which case information may be transferred as part of that transaction

We do not share your information with third parties for their own independent marketing purposes without your consent.

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4. Social Media

We maintain profiles on platforms such as Instagram and Facebook. Any information you share with us through these platforms (comments, messages, etc.) is also subject to that platform's own privacy policy, and we encourage you to review those policies as well.

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5. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

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6. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

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7. Your Choices and Rights

- Marketing communications: You may opt out of marketing emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link in any email or contacting us directly.

- Cookies: You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

- Access, correction, or deletion: You may contact us to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information, and we will respond consistent with applicable law.

- California residents: Depending on applicable thresholds, California residents may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected and the right to request deletion. Contact us using the information below to make a request.

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8. Children's Privacy

The Site is not directed to individuals under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.

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9. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites (such as booking platforms or partner sites). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies.

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10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

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11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or would like to exercise any of the rights described above, please contact us at:

Gulf Coast Collective info@gulfcoastcollective.net