Privacy Policy – California and U.S. Residents
Effective Date: May 14, 2025
Last Updated: May 14, 2025
We (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respect your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information in compliance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and applicable U.S. federal privacy laws, including the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) standards and, where relevant, the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) and CAN-SPAM Act.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of personal information:
- Identifiers: Full name, email, phone number, postal address, IP address.
- Real Estate & Transaction Data: Property interests, transaction history, mortgage-related information (if applicable).
- Internet or Other Electronic Network Activity: Browsing history, search activity on our website.
- Professional or Employment-Related Information: Employer, job title (if relevant to services provided).
- Geolocation Data: Based on your browser or device settings.
We collect this information directly from you, through website interactions, service providers, or public real estate records.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use personal information to:
- Facilitate property sales, listings, and real estate consultations.
- Process applications, contracts, and disclosures.
- Send marketing communications in compliance with the CAN-SPAM Act.
- Improve website functionality and user experience.
- Comply with federal, state, and local legal obligations.
3. How We Share Your Information
We may share your information with:
- Service Providers: For transaction coordination, escrow, inspections, and digital marketing.
- Legal or Regulatory Authorities: As required by law or legal process.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger or acquisition.
We do not sell your personal information.
4. Your Rights Under CCPA (California Residents Only)
You have the right to:
- Know the categories and specific pieces of personal information we collect and disclose.
- Delete your personal information, subject to exceptions.
- Opt-Out of the sale of personal information (we do not currently sell data).
- Non-Discrimination for exercising your privacy rights.
5. Federal Privacy Practices
- We implement reasonable security procedures to protect your information, as required by the FTC.
- If financial services are provided (e.g., referrals to mortgage lenders), we comply with GLBA-related privacy notices and safeguards.
- All commercial emails comply with the CAN-SPAM Act, including opt-out functionality.
6. Data Retention and Security
We retain your information as long as necessary to fulfill business purposes or legal obligations. We implement administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to protect your data.
7. Your Choices
- Email Opt-Out: You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time using the link provided in each message.
- Cookies: Manage browser settings to control cookie use.
8. How to Contact Us
To exercise your rights or ask questions, contact us at:
202.246.8538
We may verify your identity before fulfilling any requests.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted here with the updated effective date.
Rebecca Lee Katz
Licensed Real Estate Broker – California
CA DRE 02216477