Tackett Group Real Estate Advisors, Monument Realty

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 28, 2026 | Last Updated: July 28, 2026

Ben Tackett, a licensed Texas real estate broker with Monument Realty ("we," "us," or "our"), is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit this website (the "Site") or engage our real estate services.

By using our Site or services, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our Site or services.

We do not sell your personal information. Your phone number and any SMS opt-in consent are never sold to or shared with third parties for their own marketing purposes.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide: When you submit forms on our Site, contact us, or engage our services, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and information about your real estate interests such as property preferences, budget range, and timeline.

SMS Consent Status: If you opt in to receive SMS messages, we record your consent status, the date and time consent was given, and the opt-in method used, for compliance purposes.

Automatically Collected Information: When you visit our Site, we automatically collect your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, time spent on pages, and other browsing behavior through cookies and similar technologies.

Third-Party Sources: We may receive information from MLS data providers, marketing partners, and public records.

2. How We Use Your Information

  • Respond to your inquiries and provide real estate services.
  • Send property listings and market information matching your criteria.
  • Communicate about transactions, appointments, and service updates via SMS, email, or phone.
  • Send SMS or email marketing messages to contacts who have provided express consent.
  • Improve our Site and services.
  • Comply with legal obligations and TREC requirements.
  • Analyze Site usage to enhance user experience.

3. SMS Messaging and Opt-In Details

If we use SMS text messaging to communicate with clients and prospective buyers or sellers, the following terms apply:

Opt-In Method: You may opt in to receive SMS messages by providing consent through our contact or valuation forms. Consent checkboxes are unchecked by default and are never required to submit a form.

Types of Messages: Property alerts, showing confirmations and reminders, transaction status updates, document requests, closing date confirmations, and market updates.

Message Frequency: Transactional messages are sent as needed based on active deal activity. Marketing messages are sent no more than 4 times per month per contact.

Message and Data Rates: Standard message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier and plan.

How to Opt Out: Reply STOP to any SMS message at any time to unsubscribe. You will receive one final confirmation message and no further SMS messages unless you opt in again.

How to Get Help: Reply HELP to any SMS message or contact us at ben@tackettgroup.com or 254.485.7584.

SMS Consent Is Not Shared: Your SMS opt-in consent and phone number will not be sold, shared, or transferred to any third party for marketing purposes.

4. Mobile Information Sharing Statement

We will not share your mobile phone number or SMS opt-in consent with third parties or affiliates for their own marketing or promotional purposes. Mobile opt-in data and consent records are maintained solely to deliver our own communications. No mobile information is shared with any third party except as required to operate an SMS messaging service through an authorized provider, and such providers are bound by confidentiality and data handling obligations.

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:

  • Monument Realty, as required for brokerage operations.
  • Authorized SMS or email service providers, solely to deliver messages on our behalf.
  • Other service providers who assist our business operations, such as CRM systems and website hosting.
  • Other real estate professionals involved in your transaction, with your consent.
  • Government authorities, when required by law or to comply with TREC regulations.
  • Successors in a business transfer, such as a merger or sale of assets, with notice to you beforehand.

6. Data Security and Handling

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information, including secure transmission via HTTPS encryption, access controls limiting who can view client records, and use of reputable, security-compliant third-party platforms. No method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.

7. Your Rights and Choices

  • Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
  • Right to Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • Right to Deletion: Request that we delete your information, subject to legal retention requirements.
  • Right to Opt Out of SMS: Reply STOP to any SMS message or contact us directly.
  • Right to Opt Out of Email Marketing: Use the unsubscribe link in any marketing email or contact us directly.
  • Cookie Controls: Disable cookies through your browser settings, though some Site features may not function properly.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the information in Section 11 below.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site uses cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activities, for Site functionality, analytics, and marketing purposes. You can control cookies through your browser settings, though some Site features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

9. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, including property search portals, mapping services, and social media platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Site and services are not directed to individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child, we will promptly delete it.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, want to exercise your data rights, or need assistance with SMS opt-out, please contact us:

Ben Tackett
Broker Associate, Monument Realty
Email: ben@tackettgroup.com
Phone: 254.485.7584
Office: 1320 Hemphill St., Fort Worth, TX 76104
TX Broker License #0671323

TREC Information: For information about filing a complaint against a real estate licensee, contact the Texas Real Estate Commission at P.O. Box 12188, Austin, TX 78711-2188, (512) 936-3000, or visit www.trec.texas.gov.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.