1. Introduction
Paul Avery, REALTOR® ("I", "me", or "my") is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who visit paulavery.ca and interact with my services. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information I collect, how I use it, and your rights under Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).
By using this website or submitting a contact form, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
2. Who I Am
Paul Avery
REALTOR® · Southern Georgian Bay
Email: paul@lifestylesnorth.com
Phone: 705-888-6755
Website: paulavery.ca
3. What Personal Information I Collect
When you use the contact form on this website, I may collect:
- Name — to address you personally
- Email address — to respond to your inquiry
- Phone number — if provided, to follow up by phone
- Inquiry type — buying, selling, market advice, or other real estate interest
- Message content — details you share about your real estate needs
I do not collect payment information, government ID, or sensitive personal data through this website.
4. How I Use Your Information
Information you provide is used solely to:
- Respond to your real estate inquiry
- Provide market information, property listings, or advice you have requested
- Follow up on an active buying or selling conversation
- Send relevant updates if you have opted in to receive them
I do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
5. Property Listing Data
Property listings displayed on this website are provided through the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) Data Distribution Facility (DDF®). Listing data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. This data is provided for informational purposes and is subject to CREA's terms of use.
6. Cookies and Analytics
This website may use cookies or similar tracking technologies to understand how visitors use the site (for example, pages visited, time on site, and referral source). This data is aggregated and anonymized and is not linked to your personal identity.
If the site uses Google Analytics or similar tools, that service has its own privacy policy. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
You may disable cookies in your browser settings. Doing so will not affect your ability to use this website.
7. How Your Information Is Stored and Protected
Your information is stored on secure servers provided by Hostinger, a web hosting provider that maintains industry-standard security practices. I take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or disclosure.
No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While I take appropriate precautions, I cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. How Long I Keep Your Information
I retain your contact information for as long as it is needed to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law. If you ask me to delete your information and there is no legal obligation to retain it, I will do so promptly.
9. Your Rights Under PIPEDA
Under Canada's PIPEDA, you have the right to:
- Access the personal information I hold about you
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
- Withdraw consent to the use of your information (subject to legal or contractual restrictions)
- Request deletion of your personal information where no legal obligation requires retention
- File a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada at priv.gc.ca if you believe your privacy rights have been violated
To exercise any of these rights, contact me directly:
Email: paul@lifestylesnorth.com
Phone: 705-888-6755
I will respond to all privacy requests within 30 days.
10. Third-Party Links
This website may contain links to external sites (such as property listings, community resources, or brokerage pages). I am not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites and encourage you to review their policies separately.
11. Children's Privacy
This website is not directed at children under the age of 13. I do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a minor has submitted information through this site, please contact me and I will delete it promptly.
12. Changes to This Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of this website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
13. Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:
Paul Avery, REALTOR®
Email: paul@lifestylesnorth.com
Phone: 705-888-6755
Website: paulavery.ca