Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 19, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how HJL Development LLC (“HJL,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, maintains, and discloses information obtained through ccwrsmithlake.com and related webpages, forms, and online services associated with Clear Creek Wilderness Reserve (collectively, the “Site”).By using the Site or submitting information through it, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
Information You ProvideWe may collect information that you voluntarily provide when you:Submit a contact or information-request form;Request information about homesites or the community;Schedule or request a property tour;Join an interest, notification, or priority list;Communicate with us by email, phone, text message, or through the Site; orOtherwise interact with us regarding Clear Creek Wilderness Reserve.This information may include:Your name;Email address;Telephone number;Mailing address, if provided;Preferred method of contact;Homesite, property, or community preferences;Tour-request information;Questions, comments, and messages;Information about how you heard about the community; andAny other information you choose to provide.Please do not submit Social Security numbers, banking information, payment-card information, medical information, or other sensitive personal information through a general website contact form.Information Collected AutomaticallyWhen you visit the Site, we and our website-service providers may automatically collect information such as:Internet Protocol address;Browser type;Device type;Operating system;Approximate geographic location derived from an IP address;Referring website or traffic source;Pages viewed;Links or buttons clicked;Date and time of visits;Time spent on the Site;Cookie or similar technology identifiers; andOther information about how visitors use and navigate the Site.
2. How We Collect Information
We may collect information through:Wix Forms and other Site forms;Tour-request and contact features;Direct emails and telephone communications;Cookies and similar technologies;Wix Analytics and other website-performance tools;Social-media links and integrations;Advertising or campaign tools that may be enabled in the future; andAuthorized sales representatives and service providers assisting with Clear Creek inquiries.
3. How We Use Information
We may use collected information to:Respond to questions and requests;Provide information about Clear Creek Wilderness Reserve;Provide information about homesites, community plans, and planned features;Schedule or coordinate private property tours;Connect prospective buyers with authorized sales representatives;Maintain records of inquiries and communications;Provide requested updates and announcements;Improve the Site and visitor experience;Understand Site traffic and engagement;Protect the Site and prevent fraud, abuse, or security incidents;Comply with legal, regulatory, contractual, and recordkeeping obligations;Establish, exercise, or defend legal rights; andCarry out other purposes disclosed when the information is collected.We may send promotional or informational communications when you have requested them or when otherwise permitted by law. You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link in the email or contacting us.
4. How We Share Information
We may share personal information with the following categories of recipients when reasonably necessary:Website and Technology ProvidersThe Site is hosted through Wix. Wix and applications or services integrated into the Site may process technical information, cookie information, analytics information, and form submissions on our behalf.Authorized Sales RepresentativesInquiries regarding homesites, tours, sales, or availability may be shared with Clear Creek Wilderness Reserve’s designated real-estate and sales representatives, including authorized representatives associated with Keller Williams Realty Jasper.Business and Professional Service ProvidersWe may share information with vendors that provide services such as:Website hosting and maintenance;Email delivery;Customer and lead management;Analytics;Marketing;Data storage;Information technology;Professional consulting; andLegal, accounting, compliance, and other professional services.These parties may use the information only as permitted by their agreements with us and applicable law.Legal and Safety DisclosuresWe may disclose information when we reasonably believe disclosure is necessary to:Comply with a law, subpoena, court order, or governmental request;Protect our legal rights or property;Protect the safety of visitors, customers, representatives, or others;Investigate fraud, abuse, or security concerns; orEnforce applicable agreements and policies.Business TransactionsInformation may be disclosed or transferred in connection with a merger, acquisition, financing, restructuring, sale of assets, change in project ownership or management, or similar business transaction, subject to applicable law.With Your Direction or ConsentWe may share information when you direct us to do so or provide consent.
5. Sale or Sharing of Personal Information
HJL Development LLC does not sell personal information for monetary compensation.Certain analytics, advertising, or social-media technologies may be treated as a “sale,” “sharing,” or use for targeted advertising under some state privacy laws, even when no money is exchanged. Where applicable, visitors may use the Site’s cookie-preference controls or contact us to request an opt-out.If advertising pixels, retargeting services, or additional marketing technologies are added to the Site, this Privacy Policy and the Site’s cookie controls should be updated accordingly.
6. Cookies and Similar Technologies
The Site may use cookies, pixels, tags, local storage, and similar technologies.These technologies may include:Essential CookiesNecessary for security, website functionality, accessibility, network management, and form operation.Functional CookiesUsed to remember visitor settings and improve functionality.Analytics CookiesUsed to understand Site traffic, visitor interaction, popular pages, referral sources, and website performance.Advertising CookiesAdvertising or social-media tools may use cookies to measure campaigns or provide relevant advertising if such tools are enabled.Visitors may manage nonessential cookies through the Site’s cookie banner or through browser settings. Disabling some cookies may affect certain Site features.
7. Form Submissions and Tour Requests
Information submitted through the Site may be stored in Wix’s systems and forwarded to HJL Development LLC and authorized sales representatives.Submitting a form does not:Create a brokerage relationship;Create a purchase agreement;Reserve a homesite;Guarantee availability;Constitute an offer to sell real estate; orRequire you to purchase property.Any property purchase, reservation, brokerage, financing, assessment, or ownership arrangement will be governed by separate written documents and disclosures.
8. Email, Telephone, and Text Communications
When you provide contact information, we may use it to respond to your inquiry and communicate about the specific information or tour you requested.We will send recurring promotional emails or text messages only when permitted by applicable law. Consent to receive marketing communications is not a condition of purchasing property.You may request that promotional communications stop by:Using the unsubscribe link in an email;Replying “STOP” to an applicable marketing text message; orContacting us using the information below.Even after opting out of marketing communications, you may continue to receive nonpromotional messages necessary to respond to an active request or transaction.
9. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to:Respond to inquiries;Maintain business and project records;Provide requested services;Manage prospective-buyer communications;Comply with legal, contractual, tax, accounting, and regulatory obligations;Resolve disputes; andEnforce agreements.Retention periods may vary depending on the nature of the information and the reason it was collected.
10. Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards intended to protect personal information.However, no website, internet transmission, electronic storage system, or security method is completely secure. We cannot guarantee that information transmitted through or stored in connection with the Site will never be accessed, disclosed, altered, or lost.
11. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on where you reside and applicable law, you may have the right to request that we:Confirm whether we process your personal information;Provide access to personal information we maintain about you;Correct inaccurate personal information;Delete certain personal information;Provide a portable copy of certain information;Opt you out of targeted advertising;Opt you out of the sale or sharing of personal information; orLimit certain uses of sensitive personal information.We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information through the Site for the purpose of inferring characteristics about visitors.To submit a privacy request, contact:justinhumphries@hjldevelopment.orgPlease use the subject line:Privacy RequestWe may need to verify your identity before completing a request. We may deny or limit a request when permitted by law, including when information must be retained for legal, security, recordkeeping, or transactional purposes.We will not unlawfully discriminate against you for exercising a privacy right.If we deny a request and applicable law provides a right to appeal, you may submit an appeal using the same email address with the subject line:Privacy Appeal
12. Children’s Privacy
The Site is intended for adults interested in real estate, residential homesites, lake-community information, or property tours. It is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.A parent or guardian who believes a child has submitted personal information may contact us to request its deletion.
13. Third-Party Websites and Social Media
The Site may link to third-party websites, social-media platforms, map services, real-estate resources, government websites, or other external services.We do not control and are not responsible for the privacy, security, content, or data practices of third-party services. Visitors should review the privacy policies of those services before providing information.
14. International Visitors
The Site is operated in the United States and is primarily directed toward people interested in property located in Alabama.Visitors accessing the Site from outside the United States understand that information may be transferred to, processed, and stored in the United States or other locations where our service providers operate.
15. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in:Site functionality;Business practices;Service providers;Legal requirements; orData-handling practices.The revised policy will be posted on the Site with an updated effective date. Material changes may also be communicated through the Site or another appropriate method.
16. Contact Us
Questions, concerns, and privacy requests may be directed to:
HJL Development LLC
1320 Lamon Chapel Road
Jasper, AL 35503
Email: justinhumphries@hjldevelopment.org