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Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 2026

1. Who We Are

Saltwater Estates (saltwaterestates.com) is a real estate search platform operated by Barefoot Realty & Investments LLC, a licensed Florida real estate brokerage (FL BK3222885). References to “we,” “us,” or “our” refer to Barefoot Realty & Investments LLC.

2. Information We Collect

  • Information you provide directly: name, email address, phone number, property preferences, vessel specifications, and any other information you submit through forms on this site.
  • Account information: When you register for search access, we collect your name, email address, and a hashed password.
  • MLS search activity: Your property searches, saved searches, and favorited listings are stored to provide the services you request.
  • Communications: If you contact us by email, phone, or contact form, we retain those communications.
  • Automatically collected: IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time on site through standard server logs.

3. How We Use Your Information

  • To provide and improve the services on this site, including MLS property search.
  • To send you property alerts and saved search notifications you have requested.
  • To send informational email sequences related to South Florida waterfront real estate, which you may unsubscribe from at any time.
  • To contact you regarding your real estate inquiry or intake submission.
  • To comply with BeachesMLS VOW licensing requirements, which require user registration for certain data access.
  • We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

4. BeachesMLS VOW Data

This site provides access to BeachesMLS listing data through a Virtual Office Website (VOW) arrangement. VOW data access requires user registration per BeachesMLS rules. By registering, you authorize us to provide you with access to this data. Registration does not constitute a brokerage representation agreement.

5. Email Communications

By submitting your email through any form on this site, you consent to receive email communications from Barefoot Realty & Investments LLC related to South Florida waterfront real estate. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or by contacting us at benjamin@saltwaterestates.com.

6. Cookies

This site uses cookies for authentication (to keep you logged in) and for basic analytics. We do not use third-party advertising cookies. You may disable cookies in your browser settings; doing so may affect your ability to log in.

7. Data Retention

We retain account information for as long as your account is active. Lead and inquiry information is retained for a period of three years or as long as necessary for business purposes. You may request deletion of your information by contacting benjamin@saltwaterestates.com.

8. Your Rights

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information by contacting us. Florida residents have rights under Florida law. If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the CCPA.

9. Third-Party Services

This site uses the following third-party services: Supabase (database), Resend (email delivery), Vercel (hosting), Mapbox (mapping), and Google Maps (geocoding). Each has their own privacy policy.

10. Contact

Questions about this policy: benjamin@saltwaterestates.com · (561) 676-6659 · Barefoot Realty & Investments LLC, Palm Beach County, Florida.