Privacy Policy

PIPEDA & RECO Compliant Privacy Statement

Sachit Shetty
Broker (RECO Registered)
RE/MAX Real Estate Centre
sachitshetty.com/buyer.html


1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information in accordance with:

  • The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA);
  • The Trust in Real Estate Services Act, 2002 (TRESA) and Ontario Regulation 536/20, as amended;
  • The privacy requirements established by the Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO);
  • Any other applicable federal and provincial privacy legislation.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide through forms, inquiries, consultations, communications, or interactions with this Website.

This may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Property information
  • City or geographic information
  • Transaction-related information
  • IP address and browser/device information
  • Marketing and advertising attribution data

3. How Information Is Collected

Personal information may be collected through:

  • Website contact forms
  • Property valuation requests
  • Email communications
  • Phone calls and consultations
  • Cookies and analytics technologies
  • Advertising and marketing platforms

4. Purpose of Collection

We collect and use personal information for purposes including:

  • Providing real estate services
  • Responding to inquiries and requests
  • Preparing market evaluations and property information
  • Managing client relationships
  • Improving Website functionality and user experience
  • Marketing and advertising performance analysis
  • Complying with legal and regulatory obligations

5. Consent & Communications

By submitting information through this Website, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.


5.2 CASL Compliance

With your express consent, and in compliance with Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL), we may also use your information for secondary purposes such as sending newsletters, market updates, and educational content about real estate.

All commercial electronic messages are sent only with your express or implied consent as defined under CASL, and each message will include an unsubscribe mechanism.


6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

This Website may use cookies, tracking pixels, analytics tools, and related technologies to improve functionality, measure marketing performance, and understand visitor interactions.


7. Analytics Technologies

We may use analytics and advertising technologies to better understand visitor activity and improve Website performance.


7.2 Analytics Cookies

Analytics Cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

We may use third-party analytics service providers for this purpose.


8. Disclosure of Information

We do not sell personal information to third parties. Information may be disclosed where required to provide services, comply with legal obligations, or support Website operations.


8.2 Technical Service Providers

Website hosting providers, email service providers, analytics platforms, and IT support services may assist in operating our Website and systems, bound by confidentiality agreements.

Some of these providers may be located outside Canada (including in the United States), and your personal information may be processed in those jurisdictions.

While subject to the laws of those countries, we require all providers to maintain security standards consistent with this Privacy Policy.


9. Data Retention

Personal information is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes identified in this Privacy Policy and to comply with legal, regulatory, and professional obligations.


9.2 Regulatory Retention Requirements

Transaction documents, agreements, and related records must be retained for the period required under TRESA, Ontario Regulation 536/20, and current RECO guidelines.

At the time of this policy's effective date, this retention period is at least six years from the date of the transaction or the termination of a representation agreement.

Retention periods are subject to change based on future regulatory updates.


10. Security Measures

Reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards are implemented to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, misuse, or loss.


11. Your Rights

Subject to applicable laws, you may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information by contacting us directly.


12. RECO & Regulatory Compliance

As a RECO-registered broker, Sachit Shetty is subject to specific privacy requirements under TRESA and RECO's rules and regulations.


13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in legal, regulatory, operational, or technological requirements.


14. Contact Information

Sachit Shetty
Broker — RE/MAX Real Estate Centre
Website: sachitshetty.com/buyer.html
Email: sachitshetty13@gmail.com