Back to Home

Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information on our real estate onboarding platform.

Last Updated: 2025 | Effective Date: January 1, 2025

Table of Contents

1. Information We Collect

As a real estate agent onboarding platform, we collect various types of information to provide our services effectively and comply with industry regulations.

Personal Information

We collect personal information that you provide directly to us during the onboarding process:

Media and Documents

Usage and Analytics Data

Sensitive Information Notice: We collect and process sensitive personal information including SSN, financial data, and background check information. This data is handled with the highest level of security and is only used for legitimate business purposes as outlined in this policy.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for various legitimate business purposes related to our real estate onboarding platform:

Onboarding and Account Management

Business Operations

Marketing and Communications

Legal and Security

Legal Basis: We process your personal information based on various legal grounds including contract performance, legal compliance, legitimate business interests, and your consent where required by law.

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information with trusted partners and service providers who help us operate our platform and serve you better:

Real Estate Industry Partners

Partner Type Information Shared Purpose
Multiple Listing Services (MLS) Agent profile, license information, contact details MLS membership and listing access
Real Estate Boards License verification, professional standing Membership verification and compliance
Background Check Providers Personal identifiers, employment history Professional background verification
Training Partners Educational records, certification status Continuing education and professional development

Service Providers

Legal Disclosures

We may disclose your information when required by law or to protect our rights:

No Sale of Personal Data: We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes. Any sharing is strictly for operational purposes as outlined above.

4. Data Security and Protection

We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your personal information:

Technical Safeguards

Administrative Safeguards

Physical Safeguards

Data Breach Response: In the unlikely event of a data breach, we will notify you within 72 hours of discovery and provide details about the incident, potential impact, and remediation steps.

5. Your Privacy Rights

You have important rights regarding your personal information. The specific rights available to you may depend on your location:

Right to Access

Request a copy of all personal information we hold about you, including how it's being used and who it's shared with.

Right to Correction

Request that we correct or update any inaccurate or incomplete personal information in your profile.

Right to Deletion

Request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal and contractual limitations.

Right to Restriction

Request that we limit the processing of your personal information under certain circumstances.

Right to Portability

Request a machine-readable copy of your personal information to transfer to another service provider.

Right to Object

Object to our processing of your personal information for direct marketing or other purposes.

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this policy. We will respond to your request within 30 days and may require identity verification to protect your privacy.

California Residents: Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), you have additional rights including the right to know what personal information is sold or disclosed and the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our platform. For detailed information about our cookie practices, please see our Cookie Policy.

Types of Cookies We Use

Managing Cookie Preferences

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our platform.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy:

Data Type Retention Period Legal Basis
Agent Profile Information Duration of active status + 7 years Regulatory compliance
Financial Records 7 years from last transaction Tax and audit requirements
Training Records 10 years from completion Professional licensing requirements
Communication Logs 3 years from last contact Customer service and legal protection
Analytics Data 2 years from collection Platform improvement and optimization

After the retention period expires, we securely delete or anonymize your personal information unless longer retention is required by law.

8. Children's Privacy

Our platform is designed for real estate professionals and is not intended for use by individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18.

If we discover that we have inadvertently collected information from someone under 18, we will promptly delete that information. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

9. International Data Transfers

Your personal information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws than your country.

When we transfer your information internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place:

10. Policy Updates and Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes through:

For significant changes that affect your rights, we may require your explicit consent to continue using our services. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

Version History: Previous versions of this policy are available upon request. Please contact us if you need access to historical policy versions.

Contact Us About Privacy

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, want to exercise your privacy rights, or need to report a privacy concern, please contact us:

Email:
info@onest.realestate
Phone:
(833) 663-7802
Address:
9697 Main St, Suite D
Fairfax, VA 22031
Business Hours:
Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST

Privacy Officer: For formal privacy complaints or data protection concerns, you may also contact your local data protection authority or regulatory body.