MiRealty Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 2025-07-01
- Overview
- Purpose: We explain how MiRealty collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our website and services.
- Scope: This policy applies to all data collected directly from you, automatically via our digital platforms, or obtained from trusted third parties.
- Compliance: We adhere to applicable Canadian privacy laws and relevant regulations.
- Our Commitments
- Respect & Transparency: Your privacy matters. We are committed to collecting only what is necessary and handling your data responsibly.
- Compliance: We adhere to recognized privacy principles such as consent, data minimization, and secure data practices.
- Regular Review: We continuously update our practices to meet evolving privacy regulations.
- What Information We Collect
- Personal Details: Name, contact information, demographic data, financial records (e.g., credit or income details), and real estate-specific information.
- Account & Communication: Username, password, and records of your interactions (emails, calls) for service support.
- Automatically Collected Data: Technical data like IP addresses, browser and device details, location data (if consented), and usage patterns.
- Third-Party Data: Information from MLS boards, public records, analytics, and business partners that help us serve you better.
- How We Use and Share Your Information
- Uses:
- Delivering real estate services (property searches, viewings, transaction management).
- Personalizing your experience and improving our services.
- Communicating important updates and responding to inquiries.
- Sharing:
- We share data with service providers, business partners, and legal authorities when required.
- In cases like mergers or acquisitions, your data will be transferred under the same privacy standards.
- Any marketing communications are sent only with your explicit consent.
- Cookies and Tracking
- Purpose: Cookies and similar technologies help optimize your experience, analyze website activity, and deliver targeted advertising.
- Control: You can set your browser preferences to manage or block cookies, although this may affect some functionalities.
- Data Security and Retention
- Security Measures: We implement robust technical (e.g., encryption, firewalls) and organizational measures (staff training, confidentiality agreements) to protect your data.
- Retention: Personal information is kept only as long as required for its intended purpose or by law, and securely disposed of when no longer needed.
- Breach Response: We have a plan in place to quickly address any data breaches, including notifying the relevant authorities.
- Your Rights
- Access & Correction: You may request access to your data and ask for corrections if needed.
- Consent Management: You can withdraw your consent whenever possible, understanding that this may impact our ability to deliver certain services.
- Additional Rights: Under specific laws (e.g., Quebec’s Law 25), you may also have rights such as data portability or de-indexation.
- Children’s Privacy
- Usage Limits: Our services are intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect data from individuals under 18 (or under 14 for Quebec residents without parental consent).
- Updates and Contact
- Policy Changes: We may update this policy periodically. Changes will be posted here with a revised date, so please review it regularly.
- Contact Us: For any questions or to exercise your rights, please reach out to us at: info@mirealty.ca