Privacy Policy

Introduction

Circle Real Estate Brokerage ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website circlepod.ca and use our real estate services.

By accessing or using our services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Fill out our contact forms or registration forms
• Subscribe to our newsletter or marketing communications
• Request information about properties or real estate services
• Book an appointment or consultation
• Communicate with us via email, phone, or text message

This information may include:

• Name (first and last)
• Email address
• Phone number
• Mailing address
• Property preferences and interests
• Any other information you choose to provide

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• IP address and location data
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• To provide and maintain our real estate services
• To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• To send you property listings, market updates, and promotional materials (with your consent)
• To send SMS text messages regarding properties, appointments, and service updates (with your explicit consent)
• To personalize your experience on our website
• To improve our website and services
• To comply with legal obligations
• To protect our rights and prevent fraud

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share information with third-party vendors who assist us in operating our website and providing our services (e.g., email service providers, CRM systems)
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to legal process
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred
• With Your Consent: We may share information with your explicit consent

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
• Secure data storage with access controls
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Employee training on data protection

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights and Choices

You have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You may request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal requirements
• Opt-Out: You may opt out of marketing communications at any time
• SMS Opt-Out: Reply STOP to any SMS message to unsubscribe from text communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Understand how you use our website
• Improve our services and marketing efforts
• Provide personalized content

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.