Privacy Policy
Last updated: August 2026
Andrew Storms, together with its affiliated entities and brands (“we,” “us,” or “our”), respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your information when you visit andrewstorms.com (the “Site”), request a consultation or speaking engagement, ask to be connected with a professional, join the Insiders membership or any list, or otherwise interact with us. By using the Site or providing your information, you consent to the practices described here.
1. Information We Collect
Information you provide directly: your name, email address, phone number (if provided, including for text messages), the content of any questionnaire, consultation request, speaking request, or contact form you submit, the location and lifestyle preferences you share, membership or list sign-up details, and any other information you choose to send us.
Information collected automatically: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device type, pages visited, time and date of visits, referring source, and data collected through cookies and similar technologies (see Section 5). Embedded media players (such as Vimeo) may collect data and set their own cookies when you view videos on the Site, subject to their own privacy policies.
Information from third parties: analytics data (such as Google Analytics), advertising and audience data from platforms used to deliver and measure advertising (such as Meta and Google), and email engagement data (such as open and click rates) from our email service providers.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information to respond to your consultation, speaking, and contact requests; to facilitate connections with third-party professionals when you request them; to operate the Insiders membership and any lists you join; to send transactional and, where you have opted in, marketing or educational communications by email or text; to improve the Site and our content; to deliver and measure advertising; to comply with legal obligations; and to protect against fraud or misuse.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
Where applicable law requires a legal basis, we process your information based on: consent (where you opt in to marketing or provide information voluntarily); legitimate interest (to operate, improve, and promote our services and prevent fraud); performance of a request (to fulfill a consultation, connection, or membership you request); and legal obligation (where required by law).
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information for money. We may share your information as follows:
Referral connections. When you ask to be connected with a real estate professional or other advisor, we share the information necessary to make that introduction (such as your name, contact details, and stated preferences) with the professional you are being connected to. Once connected, that professional’s own privacy practices govern their use of your information. As disclosed elsewhere on the Site, we may receive a referral fee when a connection results in a transaction.
Service providers. We share information with providers who help us operate, including email and text service providers, customer-relationship and form tools, membership platforms, analytics services, advertising platforms, and hosting providers. These providers are authorized to use your information only to provide their services to us.
Advertising and analytics. We use advertising and analytics technologies that may share online identifiers and activity with advertising and analytics platforms to deliver and measure advertising, including retargeting. Under some state privacy laws, including California’s, this may be considered “sharing” or a “sale” even though no money changes hands. You can opt out as described in Sections 5, 12, and 13.
Legal and business transfers. We may disclose information where required by law, court order, or government request, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others. In the event of a sale, merger, or transfer of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring party.
5. Cookies, Tracking, and Targeted Advertising
The Site uses cookies and similar technologies, including: essential cookies (required for site functionality), analytics cookies (to understand usage), advertising cookies and pixels (such as the Meta Pixel and Google Ads tags, to deliver and measure advertising, including retargeting), and embedded media cookies set by video players such as Vimeo.
Your choices. You can adjust your browser settings to limit or block cookies; use the ad-preference settings of advertising platforms; use industry opt-out tools such as the Digital Advertising Alliance (optout.aboutads.info) and the Network Advertising Initiative (optout.networkadvertising.org); or use any cookie consent tool displayed on the Site. Where required by law, we honor the Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal as a valid opt-out of the sale or sharing of personal information and targeted advertising.
6. Email Communications
We send transactional emails related to your requests and account, and marketing or educational emails you may opt into. You can opt out of marketing email at any time using the unsubscribe link in any marketing email or by contacting us at the address in Section 15. We comply with applicable email laws, including the U.S. CAN-SPAM Act. Transactional emails necessary to respond to your requests may continue after you opt out of marketing.
7. SMS / Text Communications
If you provide your mobile number and opt in, we may send you transactional and, where you consent, marketing text messages. By opting in, you give prior express consent to receive text messages, which may be sent using automated technology. Consent is not a condition of any purchase or service. Message frequency varies, and message and data rates may apply. You can opt out at any time by replying STOP, or reply HELP for help. Mobile carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as needed to provide our services and fulfill the purposes described here, or as required by law. If you request deletion, we will delete or anonymize your information within a reasonable timeframe, except where retention is required by law, for legitimate business purposes, or to complete a pending request. Records related to any transaction may be retained as required for accounting, tax, and legal purposes.
9. Data Security and Breach Notification
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information, including encrypted transmission (SSL/TLS) and restricted access. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. In the event of a breach affecting your personal information, we will notify you and applicable regulators as required by law.
10. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or port your personal information; to object to certain processing; to opt out of marketing; and to opt out of targeted advertising, sale, or sharing. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the address in Section 15. We will respond to verified requests within the time required by law.
11. U.S. State Privacy Rights
Residents of states with comprehensive privacy laws (including California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, Texas, Oregon, Montana, and others) may have rights to confirm and access their information, correct inaccuracies, delete information, obtain a portable copy, opt out of targeted advertising and sale, opt out of certain profiling, and not be discriminated against for exercising these rights. Submit requests to the address in Section 15. Where required, we honor the Global Privacy Control. If we decline a request and your state provides an appeal right, you may appeal by contacting us.
12. California Residents (CCPA / CPRA)
California residents have the right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and share; to request deletion; to correct inaccurate information; to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information; to limit the use of sensitive personal information; and to non-discrimination for exercising these rights. Although we do not sell personal information for money, our use of advertising technologies may be treated as “sharing” or a “sale” under California law. You may opt out using the methods in Section 5, including the Global Privacy Control.
13. EEA, UK, and International Users
If you are located in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, or another jurisdiction with data protection laws, you may have additional rights under the GDPR or equivalent legislation. We are based in the United States, and by providing your information you acknowledge it may be transferred to and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ. Where applicable, such transfers are made under legal mechanisms including standard contractual clauses.
14. Children’s Privacy
The Site and our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If we learn we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.
15. Changes and Contact
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes become effective upon posting the revised policy with an updated date. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance. For privacy questions, data requests, or opt-out requests, contact us at [privacy@andrewstorms.com] or by mail at [Business Mailing Address]. You may also reach us through the Connect page.