Privacy Policy

Your privacy matters to us. Learn how we collect, use, and protect your information.

Effective Date: January 13, 2025

Introduction

Realty Assist ("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 realty-assist.com, use our services, or interact with us in any way.

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

Our Privacy Commitment

Important Privacy Protection for All Users

Your data will NOT be sold or shared with third parties for promotional or marketing purposes.

We are committed to protecting your privacy across all states and jurisdictions. We will never sell, rent, lease, or share your personal information with third parties for their independent promotional or marketing purposes. Your information is only shared with service providers who help us deliver our services to you, and they are contractually bound to protect your data and use it only for the purposes we specify.

This commitment applies to ALL users regardless of location, not just California residents.

Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

We collect information you voluntarily provide to us, including:

  • Name, email address, and phone number
  • Company or brokerage name
  • Property address and related real estate information
  • Any other information you choose to provide in forms or communications

Information Collected Automatically

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

  • IP address and device identifiers
  • Browser type and operating system
  • Pages viewed and links clicked
  • Time and date of your visit
  • Referring website or source
  • Geographic location data

Information from Third-Party Sources

We may obtain information about you from third-party sources, including:

  • Public records and property databases
  • Skip-trace and identity verification services
  • Real estate data providers
  • Lead sources (only with your consent)

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve our services
  • Process and fulfill your requests and transactions
  • Send you service-related communications and updates about your account
  • Communicate with you about services you have requested
  • Generate and provide instant cash offers from our buyer network (only at your request)
  • Connect you with real estate professionals (only with your consent)
  • Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
  • Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or fraud
  • Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms
  • Send marketing communications ONLY to you about our own services (with your consent)

Consent and Opt-In Requirements

Required Opt-In Language for All Forms

When you submit any contact form on our website, you will see the following opt-in language:

☐ I agree to be contacted by Realty Assist via call, email, and text for real estate services. To opt-out, you can reply 'stop' at any time or reply 'help' for assistance. You can also click the unsubscribe link in the emails. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency may vary. Privacy Policy.

By checking this box and submitting your information, you explicitly consent to receive communications from Realty Assist only. We will not share your contact information with third parties for their marketing purposes.

SMS/Text Messaging Communications

Important Information About Text Messages

By providing your phone number and consenting to receive communications, you agree to receive text messages from Realty Assist regarding real estate services, updates, and service-related content.

Message Frequency: Message frequency varies based on your interactions and service needs.

Message and Data Rates: Standard message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier and plan.

No Third-Party Marketing: Your phone number will never be shared with third parties for their promotional purposes.

Data Sharing Limitation: Data will not be shared with third parties for marketing or promotional purposes outside of the services they provide on our behalf.

Opting Out of Text Messages

You can opt out of receiving text messages at any time by:

  • Replying "STOP" to any text message you receive from us
  • Contacting us directly at info@realty-assist.com
  • Calling us at the number provided below

After opting out, you will receive a confirmation message. Please note that opting out of text messages will not affect other communications you may receive from us via email or phone calls.

Getting Help

For assistance with text messages, reply "HELP" to any message or contact us using the information provided at the end of this policy.

Email Communications

We may send you emails regarding our services, updates, and service-related information. With your consent, we may also send promotional offers about our own services. You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by:

  • Clicking the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any marketing email
  • Contacting us directly to update your preferences

Please note that even if you opt out of marketing emails, we may still send you transactional or administrative communications related to your account or services you have requested.

Information Sharing and Disclosure

NO Third-Party Marketing or Promotional Sharing

We do NOT sell, rent, lease, or share your personal information with third parties for their promotional or marketing purposes. This is our commitment to all users, regardless of location.

We may share your information ONLY in the following limited circumstances:

Service Providers

We share information with third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, including CRM platforms, email service providers, analytics providers, and payment processors. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the specific services they provide to us.

Business Services You Request

We may share information with real estate professionals and other partners ONLY to facilitate specific transactions and provide services you have explicitly requested. This is not for their independent marketing purposes but solely to deliver the services you asked for.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Realty Assist, our users, or others.

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change.

With Your Explicit Consent

We may share your information for other specific purposes only with your explicit, informed consent.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities and to personalize your experience. These technologies help us:

  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Understand how you use our website
  • Deliver relevant content
  • Analyze and improve our services

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

We do not use tracking technologies to share your browsing behavior with third parties for their marketing purposes.

Data Security

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

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
  • Secure server infrastructure
  • Regular security assessments and updates
  • Access controls and authentication protocols
  • Employee training on data protection
  • Contractual obligations for service providers to maintain security

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
  • Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information
  • Opt-Out: Opt out of certain data processing activities, including marketing communications
  • Portability: Request a portable copy of your data
  • Restrict Processing: Request that we limit how we use your information
  • Object to Processing: Object to our use of your information for certain purposes

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable laws.

California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:

  • The right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell
  • The right to delete your personal information
  • The right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information (Note: We do NOT sell your personal information)
  • The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

California residents please note: We do NOT sell your personal information to third parties for monetary or other valuable consideration, and we do NOT share your information with third parties for their marketing purposes.

To submit a request or learn more about your California privacy rights, please contact us at the information provided below.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information immediately.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

International Data Transfers

If you are accessing our services from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located. By using our services, you consent to this transfer.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new effective date. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

We encourage you to periodically review this Privacy Policy to stay informed about how we protect your information.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Get in Touch

We're here to help with any privacy-related inquiries.

You may also submit privacy-related requests through any of the contact methods listed above.