Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2024

LivingInHawaii.com ("Website") is owned and operated by The Kahua Group LLC ("Company," "we," "our," or "us").

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our Website.

By using this Website, you consent to the practices described in this Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

A. Information You Provide Directly

When you submit a contact form, subscribe to a newsletter, request relocation information, download resources, or enter calculators or interactive tools, we may collect:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Location information
  • Any message or additional details you provide

B. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the Website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device type
  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on pages
  • Referral source
  • Interaction behavior

This data is collected through analytics tools and cookies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Respond to inquiries
  • Send requested information
  • Provide newsletter updates
  • Improve Website performance
  • Analyze user behavior
  • Communicate regarding relocation services
  • Deliver relevant marketing communications

We do not sell your personal information.

3. Communications & SMS Consent

If you provide your phone number, you consent to receive communications from Living In Hawaii via phone or text message.

Message and data rates may apply. You may opt out at any time by replying STOP (for SMS) or unsubscribing from emails.

Providing your information does not create a brokerage or agency relationship.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Analyze Website traffic
  • Improve user experience
  • Measure marketing performance

You may adjust your browser settings to disable cookies, though some Website features may not function properly.

5. Third-Party Service Providers

We may share your information with trusted third-party providers who assist in operating the Website and delivering services, including:

  • Email marketing platforms
  • Customer relationship management (CRM) systems (Zoho, Follow Up Boss)
  • Analytics providers (such as Google Analytics)
  • Hosting providers

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites linked from this Website.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect your personal information. However, no system can guarantee absolute security.

7. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you may request:

  • Access to personal information we hold about you
  • Deletion of your personal information
  • Information about how your data is used

To submit a privacy request, contact us using the information in Section 11.

We do not sell personal information.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

  • Respond to inquiries
  • Provide requested services
  • Comply with legal obligations

9. Children's Privacy

This Website is not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised Effective Date.

Continued use of the Website after changes indicates acceptance of the updated Policy.

11. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to make a data request, please contact:

The Kahua Group LLC