Privacy Policy
Last Updated: August 2026
Our Commitment to Your Privacy
Lynes Realty and Development Company values your trust and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how it is used, and the steps we take to safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our real estate and property management services.
By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
Information We Collect
Depending on the services you request, we may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including when you:
- Contact our office by phone, email, or through our website
- Complete a rental application
- Submit an inquiry regarding a property
- Request property management information
- Create or access an online resident or owner account
- Make payments or submit maintenance requests
Information collected may include:
- Name
- Mailing address
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Date of birth
- Government-issued identification
- Employment and income information
- Rental history
- Financial or payment information
- Social Security Number when required for application processing, screening, tax reporting, or other lawful business purposes
We may also collect limited technical information automatically, including your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and website usage statistics through cookies and analytics tools.
How Your Information Is Used
Information collected allows us to provide and improve our services. This may include:
- Processing rental applications
- Verifying applicant qualifications
- Managing leases and rental properties
- Communicating with residents, owners, buyers, sellers, and prospective clients
- Processing payments
- Coordinating maintenance requests
- Preparing financial statements and tax documents
- Improving our website and customer experience
- Complying with applicable federal, state, and local laws
When Information May Be Shared
Lynes Realty does not sell or rent your personal information.
Information may be shared only when necessary to conduct normal business operations, including with:
- Tenant screening providers
- Property management software providers
- Payment processing services
- Property owners when appropriate
- Maintenance contractors and service professionals
- Insurance providers
- Government agencies or legal authorities when required by law
Any information shared is limited to what is reasonably necessary to perform the requested service or comply with legal obligations.
Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, remember user preferences, and better understand how visitors use our website.
Most web browsers allow you to manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that certain website features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
Protecting Your Information
We maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or misuse.
While no method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure, we continually work to protect the information entrusted to us.
Data Retention
Personal information is retained only for as long as reasonably necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, maintain business records, and enforce agreements.
Your Privacy Rights
You may request to review, update, or correct certain personal information maintained by Lynes Realty. Requests for deletion will be considered in accordance with applicable legal, contractual, and record retention requirements.
To submit a privacy-related request, please contact our office using the information below.
Children's Privacy
Our website is intended for adults seeking real estate or property management services. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.
Policy Updates
This Privacy Policy may be revised periodically to reflect changes in our business practices, technology, or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Contact Information
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact:
Lynes Realty and Development Company
Phone: (912) 236-4910
Email: info@lynesrealty.com (update if another email should be used)
Savannah, Georgia