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Privacy

This Way Home privacy policy.

This Privacy Policy describes how This Way Home (“This Way Home,” “I,” “me,” or “my”) collects, uses, and discloses your personal information in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) of Canada. The practice is operated by Alfred Martinelli, a Broker with RE/MAX Experts, Brokerage.

1. Information I collect

I collect personal information from you in a variety of ways, including:

  • When you contact me through this website, email, phone, or in person
  • When you create an account on this website
  • When you request services such as property searches or listings
  • When you attend an open house or event
  • From third-party sources, such as the Multiple Listing Service (MLS)

The type of personal information I may collect includes:

  • Contact information (name, email address, phone number)
  • Property information (address, size, features)
  • Financial information (required for some transactions)
  • Demographic information (age, interests)
  • Website usage data (IP address, browsing history)

2. Use of your information

I use your personal information to provide the services you request, including:

  • Matching you with suitable properties
  • Providing real estate listings and marketing materials
  • Processing real estate transactions
  • Responding to your inquiries and requests
  • Sending you information about my services and the real estate market

I may also use your information for internal purposes such as improving the website and services, conducting market research and analysis, and sending you administrative communications.

3. Disclosure of your information

I will not disclose your personal information to third parties without your consent, except in the following circumstances:

  • To service providers who help me operate my business (marketing agencies, IT service providers)
  • To fulfill my obligations under the MLS system
  • As required by law or by court order
  • In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

I will take reasonable steps to ensure that any third parties to whom I disclose your information are bound by obligations to protect your privacy.

4. Security of your information

I take the security of your personal information seriously and have implemented reasonable security measures to protect it from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no website or internet transmission is completely secure, and I cannot guarantee the security of your information.

5. Accessing and updating your information

You have the right to access and update the personal information I hold about you. You can request access or make changes to your information by contacting me directly (see below).

6. Cookies

This website may use cookies to collect information about your use of the site. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You can opt out of cookies by adjusting your browser settings, though this may affect your ability to use certain features of the website.

7. Children's privacy

This website is not directed to children under the age of 13. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

8. Changes to this Privacy Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this website.

9. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact me at [email protected] or 416-839-3599.