Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) explains how The Guardian Real Estate Team (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, stores, and discloses information when you interact with our website, forms, communications, marketing, and real estate services. By using our website, submitting information, or communicating with us, you consent to the practices described in this Policy.

1. Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide

We may collect personal information you choose to provide, including:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Property address or location preferences
• Buying or selling timeframe and preferences
• Messages, inquiries, notes, and attachments you submit
• Form submissions, survey responses, and appointment requests

B. Information Collected Automatically

When you access our website or digital content, we may automatically collect limited technical data, such as:

• IP address
• Browser type and device information
• Pages visited, time spent, and site interactions
• Referral source
• Cookies or similar tracking technologies

This information is used for analytics, troubleshooting, security, and performance improvement.

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information may be used to:

• Respond to inquiries and provide real estate brokerage services
• Communicate about properties, listings, showings, offers, and transaction updates
• Schedule appointments, consultations, and property access (as applicable)
• Provide service-related announcements and market information
• Send transactional communications and, where permitted, marketing communications
• Improve website performance and user experience
• Comply with legal, licensing, and record-keeping requirements
• Protect against fraud, misuse, or unauthorized activity

We do not sell your personal information.

3. Communications, Text Messages & Consent

When you provide your phone number and/or email, you authorize The Guardian Real Estate Team to contact you regarding your inquiry, real estate services, and related communications. Communications may include phone calls, emails, and text messages (SMS/MMS), including messages sent using automated technology.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies or similar technologies to analyze traffic, improve site performance, and enhance user experience. You may disable cookies through your browser settings, but some features may not function properly.

5. Service Providers

We may use reputable third-party vendors to support operations such as website hosting, analytics, CRM systems, marketing tools, email delivery, SMS delivery, scheduling, and online forms. These providers may process information on our behalf only to the extent needed to perform services for us and are expected to safeguard your data.

6. Third-Party Protection Services

In some cases, you may be offered access to independent third-party protection or benefit programs in connection with a transaction. Any such programs are provided by third parties and are not operated by The Guardian Real Estate Team.

Realty Guardian (RG) Disclosure (if applicable):

• Realty Guardian (“RG”) is an independent third-party provider
• Any information shared with RG is governed by RG’s own terms and privacy practices
• Once transferred to a third party, we do not control how that third party stores, uses, or secures your information
• Participation may be optional and may require additional agreements

We encourage you to review any third-party privacy policies before participating or submitting information to them.

7. Information Sharing

We may share personal information only when reasonably necessary to:

• Facilitate a real estate transaction (cooperating brokers, title, lender, attorney, inspector, etc.)
• Provide services you request or authorize
• Comply with legal obligations, subpoenas, or regulatory requirements
• Protect rights, property, or safety and to prevent fraud or misuse

We do not share personal information for unrelated third-party advertising or resale.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for business purposes, transaction documentation, and compliance with legal, licensing, and regulatory record-keeping obligations. Some information may be retained even after a relationship ends.

9. Data Security Disclaimer

We use reasonable safeguards designed to protect personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. You use online services at your own risk.

10. Your Rights & Requests

You may request to:

• Access or review personal information we maintain about you
• Correct inaccurate personal information
• Opt out of marketing communications
• Request deletion of non-essential information (subject to legal retention requirements)

To protect your privacy, we may verify your identity before acting on a request.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our services are intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18.

12. Policy Updates

We may update this Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of our website or services after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.

13. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact: