PRIVACY POLICY

Birddog Investment Group, LLC

Operating as: Birddog Home Buyers / Birddog Realty Co. / RealBids.co

Effective Date: July 6, 2026

http://www.birddogbuys.com | http://www.birddogsells.com | http://www.realbids.co

1. INTRODUCTION

Birddog Investment Group, LLC (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who visit our websites, submit inquiries, or engage with our services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information in connection with our real estate services and SMS/text message communications.

This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through our websites (www.birddogbuys.com, http://www.birddogsells.com, http://www.realbids.co), by telephone or text message, in person, or through any other means in connection with our services.

By using our websites or services, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

We collect personal information you voluntarily provide, including:

Full name
Mailing and property addresses
Email address
Mobile and home telephone numbers
Property details (address, condition, occupancy status, mortgage information)
Financial information relevant to a real estate transaction
Communication preferences
Any other information you choose to provide

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our websites, we automatically collect certain information, including:

IP address and approximate geographic location
Browser type and version
Operating system
Pages visited and time spent on pages
Referring URL
Device identifiers
Cookie and tracking pixel data

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third parties, including:

Pay-per-lead (PPL) platforms and real estate lead providers
Pay-per-click (PPC) advertising platforms (Google Ads, Facebook/Meta Ads)
Public records and property databases
Marketing list providers
CRM integrations and data enrichment services
Referral partners

3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:

To respond to your inquiries about selling your property
To make offers and conduct real estate transactions
To send SMS, MMS, email, and phone communications you have consented to receive
To schedule and confirm appointments
To process auction registrations and manage bidding activity
To improve our websites, services, and marketing
To comply with legal obligations
To protect against fraud, unauthorized activity, and legal liability
To analyze marketing campaign performance
To maintain records required by real estate licensing laws

4. SMS / TEXT MESSAGE DATA — SPECIFIC DISCLOSURES

4.1 Data Collected in Connection with SMS

When you consent to receive text messages from us or communicate with us via SMS, we collect and retain:

Your mobile phone number
The content of text messages sent and received
Opt-in timestamp and source (web form, verbal consent, etc.)
Opt-out requests and timestamps
Message delivery status and carrier information

4.2 No Sale or Sharing of SMS Opt-In Data

IMPORTANT: Your mobile phone number and SMS opt-in consent data will NOT be sold, rented, leased, or shared with third parties for their own marketing or promotional purposes. This data is used exclusively by Birddog Investment Group, LLC for communications directly related to your inquiry and transaction.

4.3 Permitted Disclosures Related to SMS

We may share your phone number and SMS communication data only with:

Our SMS messaging platform providers and technology vendors who process messages on our behalf (bound by data processing agreements)
Real estate transaction parties (title companies, attorneys, co-brokers) as necessary to complete a transaction you have initiated
Law enforcement or government agencies as required by law or court order

5. HOW WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION

5.1 Service Providers

We share personal information with vendors and service providers who assist us in operating our business, including:

CRM and follow-up platforms (e.g., Follow Up Boss)
SMS and communication platforms (e.g., Go High Level)
Website hosting and analytics providers
Real estate data and skip-tracing services
Email marketing platforms
Advertising platforms (Google, Meta)

These service providers are contractually obligated to use your information only as directed by us and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

5.2 Real Estate Transaction Parties

In connection with a real estate transaction, we may share relevant information with title companies, escrow agents, attorneys, lenders, co-agents, and other parties necessary to complete the transaction.

5.3 Legal Compliance

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request, or if we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.

5.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or substantially all of our assets, your personal information may be transferred to the acquiring entity, subject to the same privacy protections described herein.

5.5 We Do Not Sell Your Personal Information

Birddog Investment Group, LLC does not sell your personal information to third parties.

6. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

Our websites use cookies, web beacons, tracking pixels, and similar technologies to enhance your experience and to gather analytics data. You may control cookie settings through your browser; however, disabling cookies may limit the functionality of our websites.

We use Google Analytics and may use Meta Pixel and similar advertising pixels to track website traffic and advertising campaign performance. These tools may collect information about your online activity across websites.

7. DATA RETENTION

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, to complete transactions, to comply with legal obligations (including real estate licensing record-keeping requirements), and to resolve disputes. SMS opt-in and opt-out records are retained for a minimum of 4 years to demonstrate TCPA compliance.

8. DATA SECURITY

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

In the event of a data breach that affects your personal information, we will notify you as required by applicable state and federal law.

9. YOUR RIGHTS AND CHOICES

9.1 Opt Out of SMS

You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by texting STOP to any message we send, emailing info@birddoghomebuyers.com, or calling [INSERT PHONE NUMBER]. See Section 3.5 of our Terms of Service for full opt-out instructions.

9.2 Opt Out of Email Marketing

You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link in any marketing email or by contacting us at info@birddoghomebuyers.com.

9.3 Do Not Call

If you do not wish to receive telemarketing calls from us, you may request to be added to our internal Do Not Call list by contacting us at info@birddoghomebuyers.com or [INSERT PHONE NUMBER]. We honor the National Do Not Call Registry and process removal requests within 10 business days.

9.4 Access, Correction, and Deletion

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information by contacting us at info@birddoghomebuyers.com. We will respond to reasonable requests within 30 days. Note that we may be required to retain certain information by law or legitimate business necessity.

9.5 South Carolina Residents

South Carolina residents are provided certain rights under applicable state law. We do not discriminate against individuals who exercise their privacy rights.

9.6 California Residents — CCPA/CPRA

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete personal information, the right to opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information), and the right to non-discrimination. To exercise these rights, contact us at info@birddoghomebuyers.com.

10. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 18, please contact us at info@birddoghomebuyers.com and we will promptly delete such information.

11. THIRD-PARTY LINKS

Our websites may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

12. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. We will post the revised policy on our websites with an updated effective date. Material changes will be communicated by notice on our websites or via email. Your continued use of our services after the effective date of the revised Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance.

13. CONTACT US

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, your personal information, or our data practices, please contact us:

Company: Birddog Investment Group, LLC

DBA: Birddog Home Buyers / Birddog Seller Services / RealBids.co

Address: 100 Executive Center Dr., Greenville, SC 29615enville, SC

Phone: (864) 523-2004

Email: ryan@birddogbuys.com

Websites: http://www.birddogbuys.com | http://www.birddogsells.com | http://www.realbids.co

This Privacy Policy was last updated on July 6, 2026.