Last updated: August 27, 2026
Wayne Stapleton, doing business as Wayne the Realtor | eXp Realty (“Wayne,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you visit our pages, request real estate information, or communicate with us.
Information We Collect
We may collect information you provide directly, including your name, email address, mobile phone number, property interests, buying, selling, rental, or investment preferences, appointment details, and the contents of your communications. We may also collect basic device, browser, usage, and page-interaction information through the technology used to operate these pages.
How We Use Information
We use information to respond to property inquiries; provide requested listings or real estate information; follow up about buying, selling, renting, or investing; schedule and remind you about appointments; provide customer service; maintain records; improve our services and pages; protect against misuse; comply with law; and, where you have consented, send occasional real estate marketing communications.
SMS and Mobile Information
If you opt in to text messages, we may send recurring informational, service, and promotional messages related to property information, responses to inquiries, appointment scheduling and reminders, and occasional real estate updates. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out and HELP for help. Consent is not a condition of purchasing any property or service.
Mobile information will not be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any third parties.
How We Disclose Information
We may disclose information to service providers that help us operate our website, communications, scheduling, customer relationship tools, hosting, analytics, or security; to eXp Realty and professionals involved in a requested real estate transaction when appropriate; to comply with law or valid legal process; or to protect rights, safety, and property. Service providers may use information only to perform services for us. We do not sell personal information.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our pages and service providers may use cookies or similar technologies for essential operation, security, preferences, and measurement. Browser settings may allow you to limit cookies, although some page functions may then be unavailable.
Data Retention and Security
We retain information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described above, to maintain business and transaction records, and to meet legal obligations. We use reasonable administrative and technical safeguards, but no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.
Your Choices and Rights
You may opt out of marketing email using the unsubscribe option in a message and opt out of SMS by replying STOP. You may request access, correction, or deletion of personal information by contacting us. Some information may be retained when required by law or legitimate recordkeeping obligations.
Children’s Privacy
These services are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
External Links
Our pages may link to third-party websites. Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted with a revised “Last updated” date.
Contact Us
Wayne Stapleton
Wayne the Realtor | eXp Realty
15 N Main St Suite 100
West Hartford, CT 06107
SMS Consent: https://connect.waynetherealtor.com/sms-consent
Terms & Conditions: https://connect.waynetherealtor.com/terms-and-conditions