Last updated: January 17, 2025
At SILKY Girdhar Realtor, accessible from silkygirdhar.com, protecting the confidentiality of our clients is paramount. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect and how we use it in our real estate services.
If you have any questions or need clarification about our Privacy Policy, please contact us through the information provided below.
This Privacy Policy applies to both our online activities and in-person real estate services, outlining how we handle information shared through our website and during property transactions.
Consent
By using our services or website, you hereby consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.
Information We Collect
The personal information we request, along with the reasons for its collection, will be clearly explained at the point of collection.
When you contact us directly, we may collect:
- Your name, email address, and phone number
- Current address and preferred locations
- Property requirements and preferences
- Financial pre-qualification information
- The contents of your messages and inquiries
- Other information you choose to provide
For property transactions, we may require:
- Government-issued identification
- Employment and income verification
- Banking information for deposits
- Property ownership history
- Credit information (with separate consent)
- Reference contact information
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for purposes including:
- Facilitating property searches and viewings
- Processing real estate transactions
- Conducting market analysis
- Preparing legal documents
- Communicating property updates
- Sending relevant listing information
- Marketing properties (with consent)
- Maintaining transaction records
- Meeting regulatory requirements
Log Files
Our website follows standard procedures for using log files, which record:
- IP addresses
- Browser type and operating system
- Date and time of visits
- Pages viewed and search criteria
- Property listing interactions
This information helps us analyze market trends and improve our services.
Cookies and Web Beacons
Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience by:
- Saving property search preferences
- Tracking favorite listings
- Remembering login information
- Analyzing website usage
Users can control cookie settings through their browsers.
Property Transaction Records
For real estate transactions, we maintain:
- Offer and counter-offer details
- Purchase and sale agreements
- Property inspection reports
- Closing documents
- Communication records
- Financial transaction details
These records are maintained as required by real estate regulations.
Third-Party Privacy Policies
Our services may involve third parties including:
- Real estate boards and MLS systems
- Property photographers
- Home inspectors
- Mortgage brokers
- Legal professionals
- Insurance providers
We recommend reviewing their respective privacy policies.
CCPA Privacy Rights (California Residents)
California consumers have the right to:
- Request disclosure of personal data collected
- Request deletion of personal data
- Opt-out of personal data sales
- Non-discrimination for exercising these rights
GDPR Data Protection Rights (EU Residents)
Under GDPR, you have the following rights:
- Access your personal data
- Rectify inaccurate personal data
- Erase your personal data
- Restrict or object to processing
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent
To exercise these rights, contact us at realtor@silkygirdhar.com.
Professional Requirements
We maintain records as required by:
- Real Estate Council of British Columbia
- Canadian Real Estate Association
- Local real estate boards
- Provincial and federal regulations
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Email: realtor@silkygirdhar.com