Privacy Policy
Protecting your privacy is not only important to you, but also to Charles Real Estate. Information collected via this website is intended strictly for internal use and will not be sold, rented, or released in any manner to any individual, group, corporation or agency. The data we gather is used solely to help us provide you with the information you need.
Our policy is to respect and protect the privacy of visitors to our website. The purpose of this privacy policy is to provide you with a description of the type of information we collect and how we use that information.
We do not collect individually identifiable data on users
We do not collect personally identifiable information on our website unless you choose to give it to us via an electronic mail message or one of our contact forms. Even when you choose to give us information, we keep it confidential. When guests visit charlesrealestate.ca, we collect some basic information that does not identify individual users. This includes the amount of traffic visiting the site, which pages are visited and for how long, where the visitors come from, and what ISP they are using. We use the information we collect to improve the quality of our website, enhance or tailor the information we offer, and make your experience on our site as valuable and efficient as possible.
Information automatically collected
Like many other websites, this one automatically gathers general information such as the visitor’s IP (Internet Protocol) address, the date and time this site is accessed, the sections visited, and the content downloaded. This non-identifiable information is collected specifically for website and system administration purposes only. This site may use cookies to make the site more operational and to properly link to the information you are requesting.
Visitor information reports
Website visitor information reports are generated to help us better understand user demographics and traffic patterns. Personal information regarding real estate transactions is provided privately to Charles Real Estate as a normal course of conducting business.
Your personal information
Where our website asks for contact details, this is provided voluntarily and may include your name, phone number and email address, so that we can respond to your enquiry. This information is used for the purpose of contacting you and operating this website only.
Should you choose to engage one of our agents under a buyer’s agency agreement, that agent will also be required to sign and agree to the terms of that agreement.
Use of personal information
Charles Real Estate may use personal information collected via this website to contact and correspond with the providers of that information regarding various enquiries or issues related to their real estate experience.
Disclosure in business transfers
In the event, whether of illness, absence or any other reason deemed necessary, that an additional licensed agent is required to assist Charles Real Estate regarding client related communications or transactions, that licensed agent is understood to be as one and the same with Charles Real Estate for all purposes pursuant to the protection of privacy relative to both the client’s personal information and their agreement with us.
Property listings
Listing information displayed on this website is supplied by the Canadian Real Estate Association through its Data Distribution Facility (DDF®). Listing content, including photography, originates with the listing brokerage and is displayed in accordance with CREA’s terms of use.
Links to other websites
Please be aware that when you click on links that take you to third-party websites, you will be subject to their respective privacy policy. While we support the protection of privacy on the internet, we cannot be responsible for the actions of third parties. We encourage you to read the posted privacy statement whenever interacting with any website.
Consent to gather non-identifiable information
By using our website, you consent to our collection and use of your information as described in this policy. If we update this privacy policy, such changes will be posted on this page. So that you are always aware of what information we collect and how we use it, we recommend that you review this page regularly.
Contacting us about your privacy
If you have questions about this policy, or wish to ask what personal information we hold about you, contact us at info@charlesrealestate.ca or 403.267.0000, or write to Charles Real Estate, 205, 4915 Elbow Drive SW, Calgary AB T2S 2L4.