Last updated: March 31, 2026 · Plain English. No legalese.
Rise Realty Group is a licensed real estate team based in Tampa Bay, Florida, affiliated with LPT Realty, LLC. We operate this website to help buyers, sellers, and investors connect with experienced real estate professionals.
Contact: Mike Valdes · (813) 548-5618 · mike@riserealtygroupfl.com
Cookies are small text files stored in your browser. We use three categories:
| Category | Purpose | Examples | Required? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | Make the site work — login sessions, form security, saved searches | Session tokens, CSRF protection, saved listing preferences | Always on |
| Functional | Remember your preferences so you don't have to re-enter them | Your location, price filters, recently viewed homes | On by default |
| Analytics | Understand which pages are most helpful and how people navigate | Google Analytics 4, page views, session duration | On by default |
| Marketing | Show relevant ads on other sites, measure ad performance | Google Ads conversion tracking, Meta Pixel (if active) | On by default; can opt out |
When you use this site or contact us, we may collect your name, email, phone number, and real estate preferences. Here's exactly what we do with it:
We never sell your personal information to third parties. We may share data with service providers (email platform, CRM software) who are contractually prohibited from using it for their own purposes.
By submitting a form on this site, you provide express written consent under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) for Rise Realty Group and its agents to contact you via calls, texts, and emails — including using automated technology — about real estate services, even if your number is on the Do Not Call Registry.
When you contact us by any means — phone call, text message, or email — we may follow up about real estate services for up to 18 months from the date of contact (established business relationship under TCPA). This is separate from and in addition to any consent provided through our website.
Your communication rights:
If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
To exercise these rights, contact us at mike@riserealtygroupfl.com or (813) 548-5618. We will respond within 45 days.
You can update your cookie preferences at any time:
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Note that blocking all cookies may affect site functionality (saved searches, login, etc.).
| Data Type | Retention Period | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Contact/lead information | 7 years | Florida real estate record-keeping requirements |
| Communication consent records | 7 years | TCPA compliance documentation |
| Analytics data (GA4) | 14 months | Google Analytics default; reduced for privacy |
| Cookie preferences | 1 year | Refresh consent annually |
| Email opt-out records | Permanent | Required to honor opt-outs (CAN-SPAM) |
Your data is stored on secured servers. We use HTTPS (SSL/TLS) for all data transmission. Access to personal information is restricted to licensed agents with a legitimate business need. We do not store payment card information.
We may update this policy as laws or our practices change. The "Last updated" date at the top will always reflect the most recent version. Continued use of the site after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
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