Cookie Policy for Real Estate Transactions

Last Updated: May 15, 2025

Introduction

At Real Estate Canada, we are committed to transparency in our use of cookies and protecting your online privacy during real estate transaction interactions.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us improve your browsing experience, understand user behavior, and provide personalized real estate transaction services.

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Essential Cookies

• Purpose: Enable core website functionality
• Examples:
• Session authentication for secure property viewing
• Form submission tracking
• Security verification during property inquiry processes

2. Analytics Cookies

• Purpose: Understand website performance and user interactions
• Collected Data:
• Page views
• Time spent on property listings
• User navigation patterns
• Device and browser information

3. Marketing Cookies

• Purpose: Personalize real estate marketing experiences
• Used For:
• Targeted property recommendations
• Tracking marketing campaign effectiveness
• Displaying relevant property advertisements

4. Preference Cookies

• Purpose: Remember user preferences
• Examples:
• Language selection
• Location-based property filters
• Previously viewed property listings

Cookie Retention Periods

• Essential Cookies: Expire at end of browsing session
• Analytics Cookies: Retained for 12 months
• Marketing Cookies: Retained for 24 months
• Preference Cookies: Retained for 6 months

User Consent and Management

Consent Mechanism

• Explicit consent required before non-essential cookies are deployed
• Option to accept/reject specific cookie categories
• Consent can be withdrawn at any time

Managing Cookies

Browser Settings

1. Chrome: Settings > Privacy > Cookies
2. Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security
3. Safari: Preferences > Privacy
4. Edge: Settings > Cookies

Third-Party Cookie Management

• Google Analytics opt-out: Google Analytics Opt-out
• AdWords personalization: Google Ad Settings

Third-Party Cookies

We utilize third-party services:

• Google Analytics
• Google Tag Manager
• Conversion tracking pixels

Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request cookie data deletion
• Object to data processing
• Restrict cookie usage

Contact Information

For cookie-related inquiries:

• Phone: +1-416-555-82
• Email: [email protected]

Changes to Cookie Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Please review regularly.

Compliance Statement

We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of data privacy and transparency in our real estate transaction services.

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