Last Updated: July 17, 2023

homebuyerca.com – Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy is an essential component of the Terms of Use for our website, mobile apps, and associated applications, as well as platforms like social media. It explains how we and our franchisees manage the information that we collect from these sources. It’s crucial to note that this policy doesn’t cover how third parties handle your information. By consenting to the Terms of Use, you accept this Privacy Policy’s terms of use. You grant us permission to use your data as described herein.

Collection and Utilization of Personally Identifiable Information

When you request information or offerings from us, we gather personally identifiable information that may involve details such as your full name, email address, contact number, address, and information about the property you wish to sell. We use this data along with other essential business purposes described in this policy to contact you, evaluate your property value, and develop potential transactions. We may also impart information regarding your non-compliance with our Terms of Use. We may use this information to send you relevant offers, provide transaction-related information, communicate with you, connect you with franchisees, and keep you abreast of our policy changes. We may also use text messages as a mode of communication which may contain information related to our franchisees. Please note that we do not sell any of your data to third parties.

Your personally identifiable information will not be provided to third parties except under the following conditions:

-When we believe in good faith that the disclosure is legally required under relevant regulations, statutes, subpoenas, or court orders.

-When we are asked to show the information during our enforcement of our policies, procedures, this Policy, the Online User Agreement, or any other agreements, or in disciplinary actions.

-When we share the information in a way expressly given in the provisions of this Policy.

-When we believe in good faith that disclosing the information is necessary to rectify false or misleading information or to address activities that are manipulative, deceitful, or illegal.

-Unless you are notified otherwise when the data is collected.

We have shared all types of personal information we have gathered from our website with affiliates and service providers in the past twelve months. In some cases, we may also share personally identifiable information with third parties during business transactions like sales, reorganizations, or mergers. We refer to personal information obtained from you as “Nonpublic Personal Information,” which includes data from online transactions, consumer reporting agencies, and online forms. The company shares Nonpublic Personal Information only as allowed by law or according to our Policy. Nonpublic Personal Information may be shared with affiliated firms with related goods and services and non-affiliated third parties like institutions in areas which include finance and marketing agreements.

Provided or Posted Information

The information we collect may be utilized to provide you with tailored information and advertisements regarding products and services that align with your interests. You have the choice to submit testimonials, feedback, and even include a photo, which we may leverage to improve our services and for marketing purposes visible to the public. Furthermore, any information you provide via messages, emails, or other channels (excluding personally identifiable information) may be incorporated into our materials or offerings.

Accessing the Website and Gathering Information

When you browse the homebuyerca.com websites without directly providing personal information, we collect essential technical details such as your IP address. In addition, we utilize cookies, as explained in detail below. As a registered user, we gather information about your website usage, including the properties and photos you view, the pages you visit, your location data, and your preferences for offerings. Rest assured, your login information is securely stored by us.

Kindly note that all records of your website activities are the exclusive property of homebuyerca.com. We retain the right to utilize this information for marketing, franchising, and membership purposes.

Tracking Mechanism: Cookies

In order to enrich your online experience, we employ cookies, which are text files that are stored on your hard drive by a web server. These cookies are carefully crafted to customize and optimize your time spent on our website. Please be aware that cookies do not execute programs or introduce harmful components to your computer. Each cookie is exclusively linked to your computer and can only be accessed by the web server in the domain that issued it. Our usage of cookies is aimed at enhancing the functionality of our websites and ensuring seamless navigation for you.

Disclaimer: 

This site uses Google’s ReCaptcha to prevent bots and spam. By accessing this site, you agree to abide by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. These policies also outline how your information is used and protected.

Location-Based Services

To deliver services tailored to your location, we may need to collect, utilize, and share precise location information, including real-time geographic data from your device or computer. These services rely on advanced technologies like GPS, Bluetooth, and IP Address, as well as aggregated data from Wi-Fi hotspots and cell towers, to accurately determine your device’s location. Rest assured, unless you provide explicit consent, this location data is collected anonymously and used solely for the purpose of providing location-based services that do not disclose your personal identity.

For instance, your device may transmit its geographic coordinates to a Service that curates and presents properties based on your current location. However, please note that certain location-based services may require the provision of your personal information in order to deliver the intended service.

Hyperlinks

The homebuyerca.com websites incorporate hyperlinks to external websites, and we disclaim any responsibility for their privacy policies. We strongly encourage users to carefully review and deliberate upon the privacy statements of these external websites.

Protection of Information

Specific sections of the homebuyerca.com websites are safeguarded and can only be accessed through individual login credentials. To gain entry to these password-protected areas, you must possess a unique user identifier (user ID) and password. It is of utmost importance to maintain the confidentiality and security of your login information and password. You are solely responsible for keeping them secure and are accountable for any activity that occurs on the websites while using your login details. Sharing your login information and password with others is strictly forbidden, as well as utilizing your credentials for any purposes other than complying with the Online User Agreement.

Data Collection and Online Monitoring by Third-Party Providers

To gather insights into the usage of our websites and evaluate the effectiveness of our marketing efforts, we collaborate with service providers such as Google Analytics, Search Console, and others. These providers may utilize cookies, your IP address, or an anonymous identifier, along with non-personal information obtained from your browser and your interactions with our websites and other platforms, to optimize our websites, deliver relevant advertisements, and provide analytical data. If you are interested in learning more about advertising networks and managing your preferences regarding the use of your information, you can visit websites like www.networkadvertising.org and www.networkadvertising.org/choices/. It is important to note that while certain browsers offer a “do not track” option, we do not currently track your activities across various websites and do not respond to browsers’ “do not track” signals. Additionally, we ensure that our third-party service providers adhere to the guidelines stipulated in this policy and do not collect information from our websites for purposes other than those explicitly specified.

Social Media and External Applications

The privacy policies and terms of use of social media platforms and applications dictate the collection and utilization of information on those respective platforms. Any information that you share or post on The homebuyerca.com social media pages or other social media channels is subject to the policies implemented by the specific social media platform. When you engage with us through social media tools, we may receive personal information from the social media site or application, which can include your basic account details or username. The information obtained from social media sites is handled and utilized in the same manner as similar information acquired through our own website.

Protection of Minors’ Privacy

We are dedicated to safeguarding the privacy of minors and do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals who are under the age of 18. If we become aware that we have involuntarily obtained personal information from a minor, we will take action to delete such information from our databases. Parents or legal guardians who suspect that their child has disclosed personal information to us without their permission can contact us to request that we remove that information from our records.

Compliance with Legal Obligations for Information Disclosure

The homebuyerca.com may be required to disclose certain information in order to adhere to legal obligations. This includes situations where such disclosure is necessary to follow a regulation, statute, court order, or any other legal process. We make every effort to share only the required information and safeguard your privacy as much as possible within the boundaries of the law.

Information Protection

We have taken appropriate and reasonable measures to secure your data, prevent illegal access, confirm its accuracy and guarantee that it is used correctly. Our security precautions consist of administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to ensure that your personal information is safeguarded against illegal access, alteration, damage, or misuse. However, it is vital to note that no method of transmitting data over the Internet or wireless network can be 100% secure, and even though we do all we can to protect your information, absolute security is not always guaranteed. Consequently, any data you submit to us is done at your own risk.

Safeguarding the Security of Your Personal Information

We have implemented sensible security measures to safeguard your personal information against unauthorized access and misuse. If you fall under the jurisdiction of CCPA, you hold additional rights, which include the right to request the deletion of your personal information and the right to access specific details about the collection and use of your personal information. We assure you that we will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights under CCPA. To exercise these rights or acquire more information, kindly submit a request using the provided contact methods. It’s possible that we may need to verify your request and request additional information or credentials for verification purposes. We will attend to your request within 45 days and provide an explanation if, for any reason, we are unable to fulfill the request.

Updates to the Privacy Policy

The homebuyerca.com reserves the right to revise its Privacy Policy without prior notice. We suggest that you check our policy periodically to keep up to date with any changes that may have been made and examine the updated version to understand how your personal information may be impacted.

Contacting Us and Updating Your Information

Should you have any inquiries or concerns regarding the accuracy of the information we collect and retain, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us. We are fully dedicated to ensuring the accuracy of the information we possess and will promptly make any necessary amendments. You have the option to contact us through a contact form to submit your request or provide any necessary corrections.