Purpose

The purpose of this privacy policy (this “Privacy Policy”) is to inform users of our Site of the

following:

1. The personal data we will collect;

2. Use of collected data;

3. Who has access to the data collected?

4. The rights of Site users; and

5. The Site’s cookie policy.

This Privacy Policy applies in addition to the terms and conditions of our Site.

We collect and process personal data based on user consent, contractual necessity, and legitimate business interests such as marketing and service improvement.

Consent

By using our Site, users agree that they consent to:

1. The conditions set out in this Privacy Policy; and

2. The collection, use, and retention of the data listed in this Privacy Policy.

Personal Data We Collect

We only collect data that helps us achieve the purpose set out in this Privacy Policy. We will not collect any additional data beyond the data listed below without notifying you first.

Data Collected Automatically

When you visit and use our Site, we may automatically collect and store the following information:

1. Clicked links

2. Content viewed

3. Device information, browser type, IP address, and site interaction data.

Data Collected in a Non-Automatic Way

We may also collect the following data when you perform certain functions on our Site:

1. First and last name;

2. Email address;

3. Property address; and

4. Phone number.

This data may be collected using the following methods:

1. Manual contact form entry.

How We Use Personal Data

Data collected on our Site will only be used for the purposes specified in this Privacy Policy or indicated on the relevant pages of our Site. We will not use your data beyond what we disclose in this Privacy Policy.

The data we collect automatically is used for the following purposes:

1. Advertising; and

2. Statistics.

The data we collect when the user performs certain functions may be used for the following purposes:

1. Communication.

SMS TEXT AND EMAIL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. By submitting your contact information, you opt in to communications by email, text and/or phone in response to your form submission.
2. You may receive text messages (SMS/MMS) to your mobile number when opted in. These messages may include offers, promotions, or other information about The Kormendy Trott Team and related services and products.
3. Message and data rates may apply for any messages sent to you from us and to us from you. Message frequency will vary.
4. Please contact your wireless provider if you have any questions about your text plan or data plan.

Who We Share Personal Data With

Employees

We may disclose user data to any member of our organization who reasonably needs access to user data to achieve the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy.

Third-Party Service Providers

We may share personal information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, marketing our services, processing payments, managing customer relationships, and analyzing performance.

These providers may include, but are not limited to:

• Google (Analytics and Advertising)

• Meta (Facebook and Instagram advertising)

• Salesforce (Customer Relationship Management)

• Mailchimp (Email Marketing)

• Stripe (Payment Processing)

• Other technology and hosting providers

These service providers are contractually required to safeguard personal information and may only use it for the purposes for which it was disclosed.

Other Disclosures

We will not sell or share your data with other third parties, except in the following cases:

1. If the law requires it;

2. If it is required for any legal proceeding;

3. To prove or protect our legal rights; and

4. To buyers or potential buyers of this company in the event that we seek to sell the company.

If you follow hyperlinks from our Site to another Site, please note that we are not responsible for and have no control over their privacy policies and practices.

How Long We Store Personal Data

User data will be stored until the purpose the data was collected for has been achieved. You will be notified if your data is kept longer than this period.

How We Protect Your Personal Data

All collected data is stored on secure servers and managed through reputable companies such as Google and Salesforce. Personal data is accessible only by authorized employees who are bound by strict confidentiality agreements through federally and provincially governed organizations, including CREA (Canadian Real Estate Association) and OREA (Ontario Real Estate Association) and RECO (the Real Estate Council of Ontario)

While we take all reasonable precautions to ensure that user data is secure and that users are protected, there always remains the risk of harm. The Internet as a whole can be insecure at times, and therefore we cannot guarantee user data security beyond what is reasonably practical.

Children

We do not knowingly collect or use personal data from minors. If we learn that we have collected personal data from a child under 13 years of age, the personal data will be deleted as soon as possible. If a child under 13 years of age has provided us with personal data, their parent or guardian may contact us at [email protected].

How to Access, Modify, or Delete Collected Data

If you would like to know if we have collected your personal data, how we have used your personal data, if we have disclosed your personal data and to whom we disclosed your personal data, or if you would like your data to be deleted or modified in any way, please contact our privacy officer here:

Email:

[email protected]

Mail:

KT Realty
229-336 Bronte Street S
Milton ON L9T 7W6

Cookie Policy

A cookie is a small file stored on a user’s hard drive by a website. Its purpose is to collect data relating to the user’s browsing habits. You can choose to be notified each time a cookie is transmitted. You can also disable cookies entirely in your internet browser, which may decrease the quality of your user experience.

We use the following types of cookies on our Site:

1. Functional cookies

Functional cookies are used to remember the selections you make on our Site so that your selections are saved for your next visits;

2. Analytical cookies

Analytical cookies allow us to improve the design and functionality of our Site by collecting data on how you access our Site, for example, data on the content you access, how long you stay on our Site, etc;

3. Targeting cookies

Targeting cookies collect data on how you use the Site and your preferences. This allows us to personalize the information you see on our Site for you; and

4. Third-Party Cookies

Third-party cookies are created by a website other than ours. We may use third-party cookies to achieve the following purposes:

a. Tailor advertisements around users’ interests and demographics.

Google Analytics & Advertising

We use Google Analytics, Google Ads, and related advertising features to better understand website usage and deliver relevant advertising to users.

Google Analytics may collect information such as IP address, device type, browser type, pages visited, time spent on the website, and interactions with our content.

We use:

• Google Signals

• Remarketing features

• Audience segmentation

• Enhanced Conversions

• User-provided data collection features

These tools may use cookies, first-party identifiers, and third-party identifiers to collect data about user interactions.

We may also use enhanced conversion tracking, which allows us to securely transmit hashed first-party data (such as email address, phone number, or other contact details voluntarily submitted through our forms) to Google in order to improve advertising attribution, measurement accuracy, and audience matching.

This information is encrypted (hashed) prior to transmission and is used solely for advertising measurement, attribution, and remarketing purposes.

You can manage how Google uses your data by visiting:

Google Ads Settings: https://adssettings.google.com

Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Meta (Facebook & Instagram) Advertising

We use the Meta Pixel and related advertising tools to deliver advertisements to users who have previously visited our website or interacted with our content.

Meta may collect information such as browser data, device information, IP address, and on-site interactions through cookies, tracking pixels, and similar technologies.

We use:

• Meta Pixel

• Custom Audiences

• Remarketing

• Advanced Matching

Advanced Matching may allow us to securely transmit hashed customer information (such as email address or phone number voluntarily submitted through our website forms) to Meta in order to improve ad relevance, measurement accuracy, and audience matching.

All data transmitted for advertising matching purposes is encrypted (hashed) prior to transmission.

Users can manage their ad preferences by visiting:

https://www.facebook.com/adpreferences/ad_settings

Communications

If you no longer wish to receive emails from The Kormendy Trott Team, please follow the instructions in the emails to opt-out from receiving such emails in the future or submit a request by emailing [email protected] with “UNSUBSCRIBE” in the email subject line.

If you no longer wish to receive text messages from The Kormendy Trott Team, text “STOP” (all capital letters) to 1 (800) 617-0090.  You will receive confirmation of your opt-out via a final text message.

If you want to join again, just sign up as you did the first time or text “START,” and we will start sending SMS messages to you again.

Modifications

This Privacy Policy may be amended periodically to maintain compliance with the law

and to reflect any changes to our data collection process. When we amend this Privacy Policy, we will update the “Effective Date” at the top of this Privacy Policy. We recommend that our users periodically review our Privacy Policy to ensure they are notified of any updates. If necessary, we may notify users by email of changes to this Privacy Policy.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns or complaints, you can contact our privacy officer, Adrian Trott, at:

Email:

[email protected]

Mail:

Adrian Trott
229-336 Bronte Street S
Milton ON L9T 7W6