Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to https://first-choice-real-estate.thebestlocalpro.com! We are dedicated to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, handling, and protection of data in alignment with various international privacy laws, including but not limited to:

Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
Quebec Law 25 on the protection of personal data in electronic documents
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union
Brazil’s Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD)
California’s Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), Colorado’s Consumer Privacy Act (CPA), Utah’s Consumer Sales and Personal Information Protection Act (UCPA), Connecticut’s ConnectiCUT Data Privacy Act (CTDPA), Virginia’s Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA), South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), and others.

Scope

This policy applies to all aspects of our online presence, including but not limited to:

Our official website at https://first-choice-real-estate.thebestlocalpro.com
Any applications or services offered by us
All linked websites that fall under this Privacy Statement
Communications initiated by us, such as newsletters, emails, phone calls, and text messages (SMS)

Please note that this policy does not extend to third-party platforms, apps, products, or services accessible through links on our site. These entities have their own privacy policies governing data collection and usage.

Processing Activities

This policy describes how we handle your personal information across various interactions:

Using Our Applications and Services: As an authorized user, engaging with our applications and utilizing our services entitles us to process certain types of personal data as necessary for providing these services.
Visiting Our Websites: When you browse our websites linked to this policy, we may collect information about your device, location, and browsing behavior.
Communications: We may reach out to you via various channels for updates, newsletters, or promotional content. You can manage these communications through unsubscribe options provided in each message.

Personal Data Collection

We collect a range of personal data to enhance your experience and improve our services:

Account Information: Details associated with your user account, including usernames, passwords (hashed and salted), and profile settings.
Payment Information: Credit/debit card details, billing addresses, and payment transaction records.
Financial Information: Banking information for seamless financial transactions.
Purchase Information: History of products or services bought from us, along with associated order numbers and delivery details.
Mobile Device Identifiers: Unique identifiers from your mobile device, such as IP addresses, device tokens, and advertising IDs.
Location Data: Your geographical location data when you interact with our services.
Feedback: Any comments, reviews, or responses you share with us.
Social Media Information: Details from social media platforms when users choose to log in through these accounts on our platform.
Product Information: Preferences, ratings, and interactions related to products viewed or purchased on our site.

We collect this data through direct user input, automated tracking technologies, and third-party service providers.

Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device to enhance your browsing experience:

Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for navigating our sites and ensuring basic functionalities.
Preference Cookies: Remembering user preferences, such as language or content settings.
Analytics Cookies: Tracking website usage statistics to improve our services.

Users have control over non-essential cookies through our Cookie Manager, allowing them to customize their cookie preferences.

Retention and Deletion

We retain personal data only for the duration required by law or for legitimate business purposes:

Data related to account activities is kept for as long as your account remains active.
Purchase and financial records are preserved for tax and accounting purposes, typically 7 years.
We delete or anonymize data when it’s no longer needed for the initial purpose of collection.

Security Measures

We implement robust security protocols to safeguard your personal information:

Employing encryption for secure data transmission and storage.
Engaging reputable third-party processors who adhere to strict privacy standards.
Regularly auditing our systems to identify and mitigate potential risks.

Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under 18 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children in this age group.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you have various rights regarding your personal data:

Access: Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
Rectification: Ask for corrections if your data is inaccurate or incomplete.
Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): Demand the deletion of your data in certain circumstances.
Restriction: Limit our processing of your data under specific conditions.
Data Portability: Receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used format.
Objection: Object to the processing of your data for legitimate interests.
Non-Discrimination: Be free from biased treatment due to exercising your data rights.

To exercise these rights or seek further information, please contact our Data Privacy Team via the provided channels.

Changes to Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any modifications will be published on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage users to review this policy periodically for changes.

Contact Information

For any questions, requests, or concerns regarding privacy:

Email: [email protected]
Mail: Privacy Policy Inquiries, First Choice Real Estate, [Address]