Privacy Policy – GTA Home Value
GTA Home Value (“GTA Home Value,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and disclose information in connection with:
- Our website and web-based applications operated under the GTA Home Value brand (the “Website”)
- Online contact forms and valuation request forms available on the Website
- Email communications between you and us, and
- Any offline interactions you may have with us.
Collectively, we refer to these as the “Services.”
PERSONAL INFORMATION
“Personal Information” means information that identifies you as an individual or relates to an identifiable individual.
We collect Personal Information only when you voluntarily provide it to us through the Services.
Categories of Personal Information We May Collect:
- Full name
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Property address
- Property details (type, size, estimated value, etc.)
- Real estate preferences
- Any additional information you choose to provide
- IP addresses for profiling purposes
We do not collect automatically collect :
- Browser type or version
- Device type
- Geolocation tracking data
- Behavioral tracking data
Collection of Personal Information
We collect Personal Information:
Directly from you
For example, when you:
- Submit a property valuation request
- Complete a contact form
- Communicate with us via email or phone
We do not collect personal data from third-party data brokers.
Use of Personal Information
We use Personal Information for legitimate business purposes, including:
- Providing property valuation services
- Responding to your inquiries
- Contacting you regarding your request
- Improving our Services
- Complying with legal obligations
We do not sell Personal Information.
Disclosure of Personal Information
We may disclose your Personal Information:
- To service providers who assist us in operating our website (e.g., hosting or email service providers)
- To licensed real estate professionals if you request follow-up contact
- When required by law or legal process
- In connection with a merger, acquisition, or business transfer
We do not disclose Personal Information for cross-context behavioral advertising.
COOKIES AND OTHER INFORMATION
We may use essential cookies necessary for the proper functioning of the Website.
We do not use:
- Behavioral advertising cookies
- Pixel tracking for profiling
- Cross-site tracking technologies
You may disable cookies through your browser settings, but some parts of the Website may not function properly.
SECURITY
We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards designed to protect your Personal Information.
However, no transmission over the internet can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS
Depending on your jurisdiction (including Ontario, Canada), you may have the right to:
Request access to your Personal Information
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of your Personal Information
To exercise your rights, contact us at:
We may request information necessary to verify your identity before responding.
DATA RETENTION
We retain Personal Information only as long as necessary to:
- Provide the requested Services
- Maintain business and legal records
- Comply with applicable legal requirements
THIRD-PARTY LINKS
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties.
USE OF SERVICES BY MINORS
The Services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect Personal Information from minors.
INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS
Your Personal Information may be processed in Canada or in other jurisdictions where our service providers operate. These jurisdictions may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country of residence.
SENSITIVE INFORMATION
Unless specifically requested, please do not provide sensitive Personal Information such as:
- Social insurance numbers
- Bank account details
- Payment card numbers
- Health information
- Biometric or genetic data
UPDATES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes become effective when posted on the Website. Continued use of the Services constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.