Effective Date: September 8, 2026
Ask The Hoovers is committed to providing useful real estate information while respecting the privacy of visitors to our website. This page explains how information is collected and used, and provides important information about our real estate services and brokerage affiliation.
PART 1: PRIVACY POLICY
1. Who we are
Ask The Hoovers is an independent real estate education and marketing website operated by Brad Hoover, a real estate agent affiliated with Howard Hanna Allen Tate/Pine to Palm Realty in Anderson, South Carolina.
The website is designed to provide information about buying, selling, homeownership, and living in the Anderson area. It also provides a way for visitors to contact us with questions or requests for real estate assistance.
For privacy-related questions, contact:
Email: contact@askthehoovers.com
Website: https://askthehoovers.com
2. Information We Collect
We collect information that visitors voluntarily provide through our contact form, including name, email address, optional phone number, the subject of the inquiry, preferred contact person, and message content.
We may also receive information that visitors provide through direct email or other communications.
In addition, our website and service providers may collect technical information such as IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, referring websites, and general usage information. This information may be collected through hosting services, security tools, cookies, and analytics technologies.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use information to respond to questions and requests, provide real estate information or assistance, communicate about services a visitor has requested, operate and improve the website, maintain security, and comply with applicable legal or professional obligations.
Submitting a contact form does not automatically enroll a visitor in an email marketing campaign or authorize unrelated marketing text messages. If we introduce additional marketing subscriptions in the future, we will provide appropriate notices and consent options.
4. Google Analytics and Cookies
Ask The Hoovers uses Google Analytics to understand how visitors find and use the website. Google Analytics may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about website activity, including pages viewed, approximate location, device and browser information, and interactions with the site.
This information helps us evaluate website performance and improve the usefulness of our content. Google may process information in accordance with its own privacy policies.
Visitors can manage or block cookies through their browser settings. Blocking certain cookies may affect some website functionality. Additional information about Google’s privacy practices is available through Google’s Privacy Policy.
5. How Information May Be Shared
We do not currently sell visitor contact information.
Information may be shared with our affiliated brokerage, appropriate real estate professionals, or service providers when reasonably necessary to respond to an inquiry, provide requested services, operate the website, or comply with legal obligations.
Service providers may include website hosting, email delivery, analytics, security, and other technology providers. These providers may process information in connection with the services they provide.
If a visitor requests property information or services through a Howard Hanna website or another third-party platform, information submitted through that platform will also be subject to the applicable platform’s privacy practices.
6. Information Security
We use reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect information submitted through the website. The site uses HTTPS encryption, and contact form messages are delivered through authenticated email services.
No method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we take reasonable steps to protect information and limit access to those who need it for legitimate business purposes.
7. Information Retention
We retain inquiry information and related communications for as long as reasonably necessary to respond to requests, maintain business records, fulfill professional obligations, or comply with applicable law.
Retention periods may vary depending on the nature of the communication and whether a visitor becomes a client or customer. Information that is no longer needed will be deleted or otherwise handled in accordance with applicable requirements and our business practices.
8. Your Choices and Privacy Requests
Visitors may contact us to request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information we maintain, subject to applicable law and legitimate recordkeeping obligations.
Visitors may also request that we stop sending nonessential marketing communications. We will honor applicable opt-out requests.
Privacy requests may be sent to contact@askthehoovers.com. We may need to verify the identity of a person making a request before disclosing or changing personal information.
9. Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to Howard Hanna, property search services, community resources, government agencies, and other third-party websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of websites operated by third parties. Visitors should review the privacy policies of those websites before submitting personal information.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy as our website, services, or legal requirements change. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
If we introduce additional features, such as marketing subscriptions, expanded lead-capture systems, or personalized website preferences, we will review and update this policy as appropriate.
PART 2: LEGAL & BROKERAGE INFORMATION
1. Brokerage Affiliation
Brad Hoover (License 147638) is a real estate agent affiliated with:
Howard Hanna Allen Tate/Pine to Palm Realty
205-B Concord Road
Anderson, SC 29621
Phone: (864) 844-1186
Office License: 26018
Head Broker: Sherry Traynum
Head Broker License: 51169
Ask The Hoovers is an independent educational and marketing website and is not a separate real estate brokerage. Real estate brokerage services are provided through the affiliated brokerage and are subject to applicable South Carolina law and brokerage policies.
Debbie Hoover is preparing to begin her real estate career. Until she is licensed and affiliated with the brokerage, she is not represented on this website as a licensed real estate agent and does not independently provide services requiring a real estate license.
2. Educational Information and Professional Advice
The information on Ask The Hoovers is provided for general educational and informational purposes. We strive to provide useful and accurate information, but real estate markets, financing programs, laws, regulations, and individual circumstances can change.
Website content should not be considered legal, tax, financial, lending, insurance, or other specialized professional advice. Visitors should consult qualified professionals regarding their individual circumstances.
Nothing on this website guarantees eligibility for financing, down payment assistance, a particular property value, investment return, or the outcome of a real estate transaction.
3. Property Information and Availability
Property information, when displayed or linked through this website, may be obtained from multiple listing services, brokerage systems, sellers, public records, or other sources believed to be reliable.
Information is subject to change, correction, prior sale, withdrawal, or other changes without notice. Property descriptions, measurements, acreage, school assignments, taxes, restrictions, and other details should be independently verified by prospective buyers and their representatives.
Images, floor plans, and descriptions are intended to assist visitors in evaluating properties and should not replace inspections, surveys, professional evaluations, or other appropriate due diligence.
4. AI Visualization and Conceptual Images
Ask The Hoovers may use artificial intelligence or other digital tools to illustrate potential home improvements, staging, renovations, or design concepts.
When conceptual or digitally altered images are used, they are intended to help visitors visualize possibilities and are not representations that the depicted improvements currently exist. Such images do not guarantee that a project is feasible, permitted, affordable, or likely to increase property value.
Visitors should verify actual property conditions and consult appropriate licensed professionals before undertaking construction, renovation, or other significant improvements.
5. No Agency Relationship Created by Website Use
Visiting this website, reading its content, or submitting a general inquiry does not by itself establish a real estate agency relationship or other professional representation agreement.
Any agency relationship or brokerage representation will be established through the appropriate disclosures and agreements required by applicable law and brokerage policy.
6. Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity
We support equal housing opportunity and are committed to providing real estate services without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
We welcome the opportunity to assist all qualified buyers, sellers, and homeowners in accordance with fair housing laws and professional standards.
7. External Links and Website Content
Links to third-party websites are provided for convenience and informational purposes. We do not guarantee the accuracy, availability, or content of external websites and are not responsible for their operation.
Unless otherwise indicated, original written content and branding on Ask The Hoovers may not be reproduced for commercial purposes without permission. Third-party photographs, logos, trademarks, and other materials remain the property of their respective owners.
8. Contact Information
For general website questions, privacy requests, or inquiries about real estate services, contact:
Ask The Hoovers
Email: contact@askthehoovers.com
Website: https://askthehoovers.com
For brokerage-related matters:
Howard Hanna Allen Tate/Pine to Palm Realty
205-B Concord Road
Anderson, SC 29621
Phone: (864) 293-7000