Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy describes how Ryan Talks Real Estate (RTRE) and HomeSmart First Class Realty (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collect, use, and share information when you visit ryantalksrealestate.com, use our tools, or interact with our emails and forms.
1) Contact
HomeSmart First Class Realty • PO Box 131, Easton, MA 02334 • (508) 297-7270 • [email protected]
2) Information we collect
- Contact data: name, email, phone, preferences—when you subscribe or submit forms.
- Property inquiry data: MLS numbers, neighborhoods, budget, financing assumptions you enter into calculators.
- Usage data: pages viewed, links clicked, approximate location (from IP), device/browser information.
- Cookies & pixels: used for basic analytics, session management, and email performance (open/click tracking).
- MLS data: listing information from MLSPIN and/or Statewide MLS (see Terms for attribution).
3) How we use information
- Provide the Site, calculators, and weekly “RTRE Multifamily Deals” emails.
- Respond to requests (“Request Details,” consult scheduling).
- Improve content and user experience (aggregate analytics).
- Comply with legal/MLS obligations and protect the Site.
4) Sharing of information
- Vendors who help us operate the Site, email, forms, scheduling, and analytics (under confidentiality obligations).
- MLS/Compliance where required for data usage and attribution rules.
- Legal if required by law, subpoena, or to protect rights, property, or safety.
5) Cookies & analytics
We use minimal cookies/pixels for session management and aggregate analytics. You can control cookies via your browser settings and opt out of many ad/analytics trackers at industry pages (e.g., aboutads.info).
6) Email choices
You can unsubscribe anytime using the link in our emails. If you unsubscribe from marketing, we may still send necessary transactional messages (e.g., replies to your inquiries).
7) Your privacy rights
Depending on your state or country, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or obtain a copy of your personal information, and to opt out of certain processing. To exercise a right, email [email protected].
- California/Colorado/Connecticut/Virginia/etc.: We do not “sell” personal information for monetary consideration. We also do not knowingly “share” personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising. If you believe your data has been used for such purposes, contact us to opt out.
- EU/UK (GDPR): Our lawful bases include consent (for subscriptions), contract (to respond to you), and legitimate interests (basic analytics, site security). You may have additional rights including to object or restrict processing and to lodge a complaint with your local authority.
8) Data retention
We keep information as long as needed for the purposes above, to meet legal/MLS obligations, and to resolve disputes. We delete or de-identify data when it’s no longer required.
9) Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards appropriate to the nature of the data. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.
10) Children’s privacy
The Services are for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 (or 16 in some locations). If you believe a child provided information, contact us to delete it.
11) International transfers
We operate in the United States. If you are outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to and processed in the U.S., where laws may differ from your jurisdiction.
12) “Do Not Sell/Share” & opt-outs
We don’t sell or share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising. If you want to make a request under applicable state law, email [email protected] with the subject “Privacy Request.”
13) Changes to this Policy
We may update this Policy occasionally. The “Effective” date will change when we do. Material changes will be posted on this page.
14) How to contact us
Email [email protected] or call (508) 297-7270.