Hutson Etherredge Companies Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how Hutson-Etherredge-Brown, Inc. ("the Company," "We," "Us," or "Our") collects, uses, and discloses Your information when You use our Website (the "Service") or interact with our messaging services. This policy also informs You about Your privacy rights and how the law protects You.

By using our Service or opting in to our messaging services, You agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. Website Privacy Policy

Last Updated: May 19, 2025

This section outlines the privacy practices specific to our website, accessible from http://hecos.com.

Interpretation and Definitions

The definitions provided in the original Website Privacy Policy apply to this entire document unless otherwise specified. For clarity, here are some key definitions:

  • Account: A unique account created for You to access our Service or parts of our Service.
  • Affiliate: An entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with a party, where "control" means ownership of 50% or more of the shares, equity interest, or other securities entitled to vote for the election of directors or other managing authority.
  • Company (HUTSON-ETHERREDGE-BROWN, INC.): Located at 129 Park Ave., Aiken, SC 29801.
  • Cookies: Small files placed on Your computer, mobile device, or any other device by a website, containing details of Your browsing history on that website.
  • Country: South Carolina, United States.
  • Device: Any device that can access the Service, such as a computer, cellphone, or digital tablet.
  • Personal Data: Any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual.
  • Service: Refers to the Website.
  • Service Provider: Any natural or legal person who processes data on behalf of the Company. This includes third-party companies or individuals employed to facilitate the Service, provide the Service on Our behalf, perform related services, or assist in analyzing how the Service is used.
  • Usage Data: Data collected automatically, either generated by the use of the Service or from the Service infrastructure itself (e.g., the duration of a page visit).
  • Website: Refers to Hutson Etherredge Companies, accessible from http://hecos.com.
  • You: The individual accessing or using the Service, or the company or other legal entity on behalf of which such individual is accessing or using the Service, as applicable.

Collecting and Using Your Personal Data (Website)

Types of Data Collected

  • Personal Data: While using our Website, We may ask You to provide Us with certain personally identifiable information, including:
  • Email address
  • First name and last name
  • Phone number
  • Address, State, Province, ZIP/Postal code, City
  • Usage Data: Usage Data is collected automatically when You use the Website. This may include Your Device's Internet Protocol address (IP address), browser type, browser version, the pages You visit, the time and date of Your visit, the time spent on those pages, unique device identifiers, and other diagnostic data. When accessing the Website via a mobile device, We may also collect information about the type of mobile device, its unique ID, IP address, operating system, mobile internet browser type, and other diagnostic data. We may also collect information Your browser sends whenever You visit our Website or access it through a mobile device.
  • Tracking Technologies and Cookies: We use Cookies and similar tracking technologies like web beacons, tags, and scripts to monitor activity on our Website and store certain information. These technologies help us improve and analyze our Service.
  • Cookies or Browser Cookies: You can refuse cookies in your browser settings, but this may limit your access to certain parts of our Service.
  • Web Beacons: Small electronic files in our Service and emails that allow us to count users, track email opens, and gather website statistics.

We use both Session and Persistent Cookies for the following purposes:

  • Necessary / Essential Cookies (Session Cookies, Administered by Us): To provide services available through the Website and enable the use of its features, including user authentication and fraud prevention.
  • Cookies Policy / Notice Acceptance Cookies (Persistent Cookies, Administered by Us): To identify if users have accepted the use of cookies on the Website.
  • Functionality Cookies (Persistent Cookies, Administered by Us): To remember Your choices (e.g., login details, language preference) to provide a more personalized experience.

For more details about our cookie usage, please refer to our Cookies Policy or the Cookies section of this Privacy Policy.

Use of Your Personal Data (Website)

We may use Your Personal Data collected through our Website for the following purposes:

  • To provide and maintain our Service: Including monitoring its usage.
  • To manage Your Account: To manage Your registration and provide access to functionalities available to registered users.
  • For the performance of a contract: To fulfill purchase contracts for products, items, or services, or any other contract with Us through the Service.
  • To contact You: Via email, telephone calls, SMS, or other electronic communication (e.g., push notifications) regarding updates, informative communications related to functionalities, products, or contracted services (including security updates), when necessary or reasonable.
  • To provide You with news and special offers: About other goods, services, and events similar to those You have already purchased or enquired about, unless You have opted out.
  • To manage Your requests: To attend to and manage Your inquiries.
  • For business transfers: In connection with a merger, divestiture, restructuring, reorganization, dissolution, or other sale or transfer of some or all of Our assets, where Personal Data about our Service users may be among the transferred assets.
  • For other purposes: Such as data analysis, identifying usage trends, evaluating the effectiveness of promotional campaigns, and improving our Service, products, services, marketing, and Your experience.

We may share Your personal information collected through our Website in the following situations:

  • With Service Providers: To monitor and analyze Service usage and to contact You.
  • For business transfers: In connection with or during negotiations of any merger, sale of Company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of Our business.
  • With Affiliates: Who are required to honor this Privacy Policy.
  • With business partners: To offer You certain products, services, or promotions.
  • With other users: When You share personal information in public areas of the Service.
  • With Your consent: For any other purpose with Your explicit consent.

Retention of Your Personal Data (Website)

We will retain Your Personal Data collected through our Website only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. We will retain and use Your Personal Data to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our legal agreements and policies. Usage Data will generally be retained for a shorter period, except when used to enhance security or improve functionality, or when legally required for a longer period.

Transfer of Your Personal Data (Website)

Your information, including Personal Data collected through our Website, may be processed in Our operating offices and other locations where our processors are located. This may involve transferring and maintaining the information on computers outside of Your jurisdiction, where data protection laws may differ. Your consent to this Privacy Policy followed by Your submission of such information signifies Your agreement to such transfers. We will take reasonable steps to ensure Your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Delete Your Personal Data (Website)

You have the right to request the deletion of Your Personal Data that We have collected about You through our Website. Our Service may allow You to delete certain information directly. You can also update, amend, or delete Your information by signing into Your Account (if applicable) or by contacting Us. Please note that We may need to retain certain information for legal or legitimate business purposes.

Disclosure of Your Personal Data (Website)

  • Business Transactions: If We are involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, Your Personal Data may be transferred. We will provide notice before such a transfer and if a different Privacy Policy becomes applicable.
  • Law enforcement: We may be required to disclose Your Personal Data if mandated by law or in response to valid requests from public authorities.
  • Other legal requirements: We may disclose Your Personal Data in good faith belief that it is necessary to:
  • Comply with a legal obligation.
  • Protect and defend Our rights or property.
  • Prevent or investigate potential wrongdoing related to the Service.
  • Protect the personal safety of Users or the public.
  • Protect against legal liability.

Security of Your Personal Data (Website)

While We strive to protect Your Personal Data, please remember that no internet transmission or electronic storage method is entirely secure. We use commercially acceptable measures but cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children's Privacy (Website)

Our Website is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If You are a parent or guardian and believe Your child has provided Us with Personal Data, please contact Us. If We become aware of collecting Personal Data from a child under 13 without parental consent, We will take steps to remove it. If consent is required in Your country for processing a child's information, We may seek parental consent.

Links to Other Websites (Website)

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites not operated by Us. We advise You to review the privacy policies of these websites as We have no control over and assume no responsibility for their content, privacy policies, or practices.

Changes to this Privacy Policy (Website)

We may update Our Website Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify You of changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. For significant changes, We may also notify You via email or a prominent notice on our Website prior to the change taking effect. You are encouraged to review this policy regularly.

2. Messaging Privacy Policy

Last Updated: June 25, 2025

Hutson-Etherredge-Brown, Inc. ("we," "us," "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how Hutson-Etherredge-Brown, Inc. collects and uses information about you when you opt-in to receive SMS messages from us.

Information We Collect (Messaging)

When you opt-in to receive SMS messages, we collect:

  • Your phone number
  • Your consent to send SMS messages
  • Your email address
  • Your basic contact information
  • Your messaging history

How We Collect Your Information (Messaging)

We may collect your information directly from you, such as when you complete a form or contact us, or automatically, such as when you interact with our website.

How We Use Your Information (Messaging)

We use your information collected through our messaging services to:

  • Send you the SMS messages you have opted in to receive.
  • Provide updates, appointment reminders, or other relevant content based on your preferences.
  • Facilitate a conversation between you and us.

You can opt out of receiving SMS messages at any time by replying STOP to any message we send you. Please refer to our Terms at Terms and Conditions for more information about the opt-out process.

To Whom We Disclose Your Information (Messaging)

We do not disclose your information unless required by law.

We do not share your personal information, phone number, or SMS consent opt-in data with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.

Protection of Information (Messaging)

We maintain strict internal policies and implement robust technical safeguards to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, or sharing of your information. Our security measures include:

  • Access controls to restrict data handling to authorized personnel only
  • Regular monitoring and auditing of data access and usage
  • Encryption of personal data during storage and transmission
  • Continuous review and enhancement of our data protection practices

Updates (Messaging)

We may periodically update this Messaging Privacy Policy. If we make material changes that have a substantive and adverse impact on your privacy, we will provide notice on this website prior to the change becoming effective. We encourage you to periodically review this page for the latest information about our privacy practices.

3. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Privacy Policies, You can contact us: