Privacy Policy for Lifestyles Real Estate
Effective Date: March 24 2025
At Lifestyles Real Estate (“we”, “our”, or “us”), accessible from www.lifestylesrealestate.ca, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or interact with our services.
Please read this policy carefully to understand our views and practices regarding your personal data and how we will treat it.
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal and non-personal information in various ways, including when you:
- Visit our website
- Fill out a contact form
- Sign up for newsletters or updates
- Inquire about or purchase real estate services
- Interact with us via social media or advertisements
Personal Information
We may collect the following types of personal information:
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Mailing address
- IP address
- Details about real estate needs or preferences
- Any additional information voluntarily provided by you
Non-Personal Information
We may also collect non-identifiable data for analytical purposes, such as:
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Device type
- Website pages visited and time spent on them
- Referral source or links clicked
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected to:
- Respond to your inquiries and provide customer service
- Schedule viewings or consultations
- Send you real estate updates, listings, or newsletters
- Customize your website experience
- Improve our website functionality and services
- Comply with legal obligations
We will only use your personal data where we are permitted to do so by law. Most commonly, we will use your personal data in the following circumstances:
- To fulfill a contract or provide a requested service
- When it is necessary for our legitimate interests
- With your consent
- To comply with legal or regulatory obligations
3. Sharing Your Information
We respect your privacy and will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
However, we may share your information in the following limited circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share your data with trusted service providers who perform functions on our behalf (e.g., email marketing, web hosting, analytics). These parties are bound by confidentiality agreements.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information where required to do so by law or to protect the rights and safety of Lifestyles Real Estate and its clients.
- Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small files that are stored on your device when you visit a website.
Cookies help us:
- Understand user behavior
- Remember your preferences
- Provide a more personalized experience
- Analyze website performance
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect your user experience.
5. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any external websites you visit.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
7. Security of Your Information
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
These measures include:
- Secure servers
- SSL encryption
- Firewall and intrusion detection systems
- Regular system updates and backups
Despite our efforts, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your personal information
- Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)
- Object to or restrict certain types of processing
- Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority
To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email address below.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us, and we will take appropriate steps to delete such information.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or change this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the site after changes are posted will constitute your acceptance of those changes.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our handling of your personal information, please contact us at:
Lifestyles Real Estate
📍 [Insert Address]
📧 [Insert Email Address]
📞 [Insert Phone Number]
🌐 www.lifestylesrealestate.ca
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