Privacy Policy | Homebuyer.com

Privacy, in Plain English

We want you to feel safe using Homebuyer.com. We only collect information you choose to give us, like your name, email, or location if you sign up for our newsletter or contact us. We never sell your information, and we don't share it with mortgage lenders or anyone else. We're not a lender, and we don't pass your information to lenders. If you have questions, just ask—we're here to help.

Last updated: September 9, 2025

Homebuyer.com Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

At Homebuyer.com, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our website and services. By using Homebuyer.com, you agree to the terms of this policy.

2. Who We Are

Homebuyer.com is operated by:

Growella Inc. 1311 Vine St, First Floor Cincinnati, OH 45202 Contact: support@homebuyer.com

We are a mortgage information and comparison website. We are not a mortgage lender or broker and do not originate loans, collect personal financial information, or make credit decisions.

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily

We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:

Your name
Your email address
Your location (if you choose to share it)
Any information you include when contacting us or subscribing to our newsletter

3.2 Information We Do Not Collect

We do not collect:

Social Security numbers
Credit card or bank account numbers
Credit scores or credit reports
Sensitive personal information

3.3 Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience on our website, such as remembering your preferences. We do not use cookies for advertising or to track your activity across other websites. For detailed information about how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Policy.

3.4 Website Analytics and Advertising

We use Microsoft Clarity and Microsoft Advertising to understand how visitors use our website. This helps us improve our content and services. These tools collect information about:

How you navigate our website
Which pages you visit and how long you stay
General website usage patterns

This information is collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies. We use this data to optimize our website, prevent fraud, and show relevant advertising. Microsoft may also use this information for their own purposes as described in their Privacy Statement.

4. How We Use Your Information

4.1 To Provide and Improve Services

We use your information to:

Respond to your questions, requests, or feedback
Send you newsletters or updates if you subscribe
Analyze website usage to improve our content and services

We do not share your information with mortgage lenders, brokers, or any third parties. We do not pass your information to mortgage lenders on your behalf. We are not a mortgage originator.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, regulation, or legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Homebuyer.com, our users, or others.

5. How We Protect Your Information

5.1 Security Measures

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. This includes secure servers, limited access, and encryption where appropriate.

5.2 No Guarantee

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

6.1 Retention Period

We retain your information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy or as required by law. If you unsubscribe from our newsletter or request deletion, we will remove your information from our records.

6.2 Deletion Requests

You may request that we delete your personal information at any time by contacting support@homebuyer.com. We will comply with your request unless we are required to retain information for legal or regulatory reasons.

7. Children's Privacy

7.1 No Collection from Children

Homebuyer.com is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will promptly delete it.

7.2 Parental Rights

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

8. State Restrictions

8.1 Geographic Limitations

Homebuyer.com does not do business in New York or Connecticut. If you are a resident of these states, please do not use our services.

8.2 Other State Limitations

Our website and services may not be available in certain other states as required by law. Please refer to our Important Notice for a full list of restricted states.

9. Changes to This Policy

9.1 Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the date at the top will be updated.

9.2 Notification

We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of Homebuyer.com after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us at support@homebuyer.com or write to us at the address above.

Note:

GDPR: Not included, as Homebuyer.com serves only US users.
CCPA: Not included, as Homebuyer.com does not specifically serve California residents or meet CCPA requirements. If this changes, we will update our policy.