Effective Date: June 17, 2025
Advance Realty values you as our customer and we want to address any privacy concerns you may have. To that end, we have set forth our Privacy Policy for handling the information you share with us online and through any documentation submitted as part of a real estate transaction with Advance Realty. We want your decision to do business with us to be an informed one.
This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected when you utilize our applications and services, how we use this information, and under what circumstances we may disclose the information to affiliates and third parties. You should review this Privacy Policy frequently, as it may change from time to time without notice. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting.
1. Scope of Our Privacy Notice
This notice applies to the collection, use, disclosure, and processing of personal information related to:
- The use of our Sites or Services that display or link to this Policy
- Former, current, and prospective clients, brokers, agents, and consumers
- Individuals whose personal information we receive related to our Sites and Services
This policy does not apply to job applicants or employees of Advance Realty.
2. Collecting Information
a. Personally Identifiable Information
This may include your name, address, email, phone number, and information related to your real estate, lending, title, or insurance needs.
b. Non-Personally Identifiable Information
This includes browser type, IP address, operating system, location, search queries, and more.
c. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We may use cookies, web beacons, and similar tools to personalize your experience and improve our services. You can control cookie settings through your browser.
Note: This policy does not apply to third-party websites you may access via links on our site.
3. Basis for Processing Personal Information
We may process your personal information based on:
- Performance of contracts
- Compliance with laws
- Legitimate business interests (e.g., fraud prevention, marketing, analytics)
- Your consent, when required
- Protection of vital interests
4. How We Use & Share Information
a. Personal Information
We may use and share personal info to:
- Customize your real estate experience
- Provide property, product, or service information
- Contact you for marketing or administrative purposes
- Share with trusted vendors performing services on our behalf
- Comply with legal requests
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with vendors, affiliates, or law enforcement when appropriate.
b. Non-Personally Identifiable Information
Used for analytics, advertising, and service improvement. This information does not personally identify you.
5. Updating Information
To review or update your personal information, contact us using the information in Section 14. We may need to verify your identity.
6. Processing Location
We process personal information in the United States.
7. Anti-Fraud Disclosure
Advance Realty will never ask for wire transfers or sensitive information like credit card or bank account numbers via email. If you receive such a message, do not respond—call us at (714) 647-9844.
8. Updating Our Privacy Policy
We may update this policy at any time. Changes are effective immediately upon posting.
9. Data Retention
We retain your information as long as needed for business or legal purposes.
10. Rights and Opt-Out Options
You may:
- Opt out of marketing emails
- Request access to or deletion of your information
- Deactivate your account
- Manage cookie preferences through your browser
Requests may require identity verification.
11. Children
Our services are not directed to children under 18. We do not knowingly collect their information.
12. Third-Party Websites
We are not responsible for the privacy policies of third-party websites linked from our site.
13. Contact Information
Advance Realty
1611 E 4th St, Suite 100
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Phone: (714) 647-9844
14. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
- Know what personal information we collect and why
- Request access to your data
- Request deletion of your data
- Opt-out of data selling
- Non-discrimination for exercising your rights
To submit a request, contact us by phone at (714) 647-9844.
15. European Union / EEA Rights (GDPR)
If you are in the EU/EEA, you may have the right to:
- Access or correct your personal data
- Request erasure of your data
- Restrict or object to processing
- Withdraw consent
- File a complaint with a supervisory authority