PRIVACY POLICY
Effective Date: August 20, 2026
This Privacy & Cookie Policy (“Policy”) describes how Covington Group, Inc. (“Covington,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and shares information when you visit www.covingtongroupinc.com (the “Site”). This Policy applies to the Site only; it does not apply to information collected offline, through leasing or investment transactions, or through third-party websites linked from the Site (including the investor portal described in Section 7).
1. Information We Collect
Information you provide. If you contact us through the Site's contact form or by email or phone, we collect the information you choose to provide, such as your name, email address, phone number, company, and the contents of your message.
Information collected automatically. When you visit the Site, our website platform automatically collects certain information from your device, including IP address, browser type, operating system, referring pages, pages viewed, and the dates and times of your visits. Some of this information is collected through cookies and similar technologies, described in Section 4.
2. How We Use Information
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To respond to inquiries submitted through the Site;
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To operate, maintain, secure, and improve the Site;
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To analyze how visitors use the Site so we can improve its content and performance;
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To comply with legal obligations and enforce our rights.
We do not use information collected through the Site for automated decision-making, we do not use analytics or advertising cookies, and we do not sell or share personal information as those terms are defined under applicable law.
3. How We Share Information
We share information collected through the Site only in the following circumstances:
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Service providers. The Site is hosted on the Wix.com platform, which processes visitor data on our behalf as a service provider, and uses Usercentrics to manage cookie consent preferences. We may also use email and IT providers who process information solely to perform services for us.
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Legal requirements. We may disclose information if required by law, subpoena, or other legal process, or to protect our rights, property, or safety or that of others.
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Business transfers. Information may be transferred in connection with a merger, acquisition, financing, or sale of assets, subject to this Policy.
4. Cookies and Similar Technologies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. The Site is built on the Wix platform and uses only the following cookies, which are necessary for the Site to function and cannot be switched off:
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XSRF-TOKEN (Essential / Security · Session) — Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks.
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hs (Essential / Security · Session) — Used by the Wix platform for security purposes.
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server-session-bind (Essential / Security · Session) — Binds the visitor’s session to the Wix server for security.
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svSession (Essential / Functional · 2 years) — Identifies the visitor’s session on the site.
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bSession (Essential / Functional · 30 minutes) — Used by Wix to measure system effectiveness and maintain the session.
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consent-policy (Essential / Functional · 12 months) — Stores the visitor’s cookie consent preferences after interacting with the consent banner.
The Site does not currently use analytics, advertising, or other non-essential tracking cookies. If we adopt such tools in the future, we will update this Policy and, where required, obtain your consent before those cookies are set
Consent management. The Site uses a consent management banner (provided by Usercentrics) that describes our cookie practices and, for applicable visitors, provides a “Do Not Sell My Personal Information” opt-out toggle. You can revisit your preferences at any time through the banner's privacy settings icon on the Site.
Managing cookies. Most browsers also allow you to refuse or delete cookies through your browser settings. If you disable essential cookies, some features of the Site may not function properly.
5. California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (“CCPA/CPRA”), may provide you with rights regarding your personal information, including the right to know what personal information we collect and how we use it, the right to request deletion or correction of your personal information, the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information, and the right not to receive discriminatory treatment for exercising these rights. We do not sell or share personal information as those terms are defined under the CCPA/CPRA. Out of an abundance of caution, the Site's consent banner also provides a “Do Not Sell My Personal Information” toggle, and you may exercise any of these rights by contacting us using the information in Section 11.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information collected through the Site for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy — including responding to your inquiry, maintaining our business records, complying with legal, accounting, and regulatory obligations, and establishing or defending legal claims. To determine the appropriate retention period, we consider the nature and sensitivity of the information, the purposes for which we collected it, and applicable legal requirements. Automatically collected data is retained in accordance with our service providers' standard retention practices.
7. Third-Party Websites
The Site contains links to third-party websites, including the investor login portal operated by AppFolio Investment Management. These websites are governed by their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any third-party website you visit.
8. Data Security
We use commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect information collected through the Site. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Children's Privacy
The Site is intended for business audiences and is not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Policy or wish to exercise any privacy rights, please contact us at:
Covington Group, Inc.
5830 Granite Parkway, Suite 850, Plano, TX 75024
Phone: 972.238.7410