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Information is critical to fulfill our promise of boutique level service to all of our customers and clients. Keeping this information secure and using it only as customers and clients would want us to is a top priority to all of us at Sotheby's International Realty, Inc.

Our policy is:

To safeguard any and all information our customers and clients share with us.
To limit the collection and use of customer and client information to the minimum required to deliver boutique level service.
To permit only authorized employees and associates, who are trained in the proper handling of customer and client information to have access to that information.
Not to reveal customer and client information to any external organization unless we have previously informed the customer/client in disclosures or agreements, have been authorized by the customer/client or are required by law.
To maintain control over the security of our customer/client information, and not to sell, rent, loan or otherwise misuse that information, or make unauthorized referrals to external organizations.
For purposes of credit reporting, verification and risk management, to only exchange information about customers/clients with reputable reference sources and clearinghouse services.
Attempt to keep customer/client files complete, up-to-date and accurate. We will inform customer/clients how to notify us about errors, which we will promptly correct.
To maintain a separate policy statement having to do with our internet presence at www.cottonre.com

We reserve the right to revise this policy at our discretion. Please request the latest copy of this statement as this policy may be revised from time to time without notice to you.

If you desire not to receive information or if you wish to access, delete or correct your information, please contact Sotheby's International Realty, Inc.

1. Privacy Statement. Sotheby's International Realty, Inc.,operates this Cottonre.com web site. Sotheby's International Realty, INC. regards the privacy and security of user information as a critical component of the service that we offer to our users. The following information explains our information gathering and dissemination practices.

2. Registration. You may be required to register in order to be granted access to certain services and/or products at this web site. At the time of registration, you may be prompted by one of our online forms to provide certain personal information to us, including your name, company name, and email address ("Registration Data").

3. Registration Data. We use Registration Data to send you information about our company and service and to keep you informed of enhancements and complementary products in which you might be interested. We also use Registration Data to tailor our web site to your particular needs. We use demographic and profile information to tailor your experience at our site, showing you the content that we think you might be interested in as well as displaying the content according to your preferences. You may choose to stop receiving future communications from us. Please see the Opt-Out and Discontinue Section below. Please note that the privacy practices of our partners and affiliates are not covered by this Privacy Policy, and we are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of such partners or affiliates. You should be careful to review any privacy policies of such partners or affiliates before registration at this web site.

4. Cookies. Cookies are pieces of information that a web site transfers to your computer's hard disk for record-keeping purposes. Cookies in and of themselves do not personally identify users, although they do identify a user's computer. Most browsers are initially set up to accept cookies. If you'd prefer, you can set your browser to refuse cookies. However, you may not be able to take full advantage of our web site if you do so. We use cookies to credit your referral to a partner or affiliate who referred you to our web site. We also use cookies to collect demographic and profile data for purposes of delivering content specific to your interests. Advertisers that display ads on our site may also use cookies. Sotheby's International Realty, Inc. does not have access to the information obtained from those cookies.

5. IP Addresses. IP addresses are used by your computer every time you are connected to the Internet. Your IP address is a number that is used by computers on the network to identify your computer. IP addresses are automatically collected by our web server as part of demographic and profile data known as "traffic data" so that data (such as the Web pages you request) can be sent to you. Sotheby's International Realty will not use your IP address to attempt to identify your personal information.

6. System Information. System information we collect as part of "traffic data" includes time, the type of web browser being used, the operating system/platform, and CPU speed. This information is sent automatically by your web browser when you are connected to a web site. This information is used by Sotheby's International Realty in identifying broad demographic trends and may be used to provide information appropriate for your computer system. You will not be personally identified from this information.

7. Sharing of Information. Cottonre.com feels strongly that your personally identifying data should only be seen by you, unless you authorize us to share it with others. Except as provided in this privacy Policy, no data or information which personally identifies you will be shared with anyone. Some of your information may be shared on an aggregate basis only, as a part of a larger set of statistics, but that information will not be sufficient to permit the recipient to identify you. Notwithstanding the forgoing, Sotheby's International Realty, Inc. will only disclose personally identifiable data without your permission in the following limited circumstances: (i) if Sotheby's International Realty, Inc. is required to do so by law, or (ii) if Sotheby's International Realty, Inc. has the good faith belief that such action is necessary to conform to applicable laws or comply with legal process served on Sotheby's International Realty, Inc., or to protect and defend the rights or property of Sotheby's International Realty, Inc. or another subscriber or to enforce the Terms of Use.

8. Security. Information collected by Sotheby's International Realty, Inc. on cottonre.com is stored in secure operating environments that are not available to the public. All of our employees and contractors are dedicated to maintaining and upholding your privacy and security and are aware of our privacy and security policies. Unfortunately, no data transmission over the Internet can be guaranteed 100% secure. As a result, while we strive to protect your personal information within our systems, Sotheby's International Realty, Inc. cannot ensure or warrant the security of any information you transmit to us, and you do so at your own risk.

9. Other Web Sites and Links. This web site contains links to other web sites, and our partners and affiliates may also have links on this web site and/or provide links to this web site. Please note that the privacy practices of those other web sites and of our partners and affiliates are not covered by this Privacy Policy, and we are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of such web sites, partners, or affiliates. You should be careful to review any privacy policies of such web sites, partners, or affiliates.

10. Opt-Out and Discontinue. Subscribers may elect to op-out and to discontinue receiving future communications from us through making the appropriate changes to your personal subscriber account at this web site. In addition, you may elect to avoid future communications from Sotheby's International Realty, Inc. Sotheby's International Realty, Inc. by sending us an email at cindym@sothebysrealty.com indicating your Username and E-mail address and requesting to opt-out and discontinue future communications. Notwithstanding the forging, even if you have opted-out, under urgent circumstances, we reserve the right to send you information about the service or your account, but we will not send you unsolicited communications regarding any general information regarding this web site or commercial offers or advertisements if you have opted out or discontinued such communications.

11. Contact Us. If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, the practices of Sotheby's International Realty, or your dealings with our web site, cottonre.com, please contact us at: Sotheby's International Realty, Inc., 248 Stevens Street Hyannis, MA 02601 Contact: Cindy Martiros- cindym@sothebysrealty.com Telephone: 508.775.0900. Facsimile: 508-775-9222.

12. Modification of Privacy Policy By Sotheby's International Realty, Inc.. Sotheby's International Realty, Inc. reserves the right to change or update this Privacy Policy at any time by posting a notice that we are changing our Privacy Policy.

Last Update: June 16, 2005.