Privacy Policy
Last Updated: February 3, 2026
Introduction
HomeStar Courses (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates HomeStarCourses.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our real estate continuing education services.
Information We Collect
Personal Information You Provide:
- Name, email address, and phone number
- Real estate license number and state of licensure
- Payment and billing information
- Course completion data and certificates
- Communication preferences
Automatically Collected Information:
- IP address and browser type
- Pages visited and time spent on site
- Device information
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and deliver real estate continuing education courses
- Process payments and send receipts
- Issue course completion certificates to regulatory bodies as required
- Send course updates, new offerings, and educational content
- Improve our website and course offerings
- Comply with Tennessee real estate continuing education requirements
- Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We share your information with:
- State Real Estate Commissions: Course completion data as required by law
- Payment Processors: To process your transactions securely
- Email Service Providers: To send course communications
- Analytics Providers: To understand site usage (anonymized when possible)
We do NOT:
- Sell your personal information to third parties
- Share your data for marketing purposes without your consent
- Rent or lease our customer lists
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information (subject to legal retention requirements)
- Opt-out of marketing communications
- Request a copy of your course completion records
To exercise these rights, contact us at [your email address].
Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information, including:
- Secure SSL encryption for data transmission
- Secure payment processing through trusted providers
- Limited employee access to personal data
- Regular security assessments
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies to:
- Remember your login information
- Track course progress
- Analyze site traffic and user behavior
- Improve user experience
You can control cookies through your browser settings, though some features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
Third-Party Links
Our site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect information from minors.
Tennessee-Specific Information
As a Tennessee real estate education provider, we comply with Tennessee Real Estate Commission requirements for record retention and reporting. Course completion data is maintained and reported as required by state law.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices:
HomeStar Courses
Matthew Parsons
Email: [email protected]
Address:11916 West Kingsgate, Knoxville TN 37934