Our Privacy Policy

This privacy statement discloses the privacy practices for www.thebestdealsinbc.com

Privacy Policy — 3A REMAX Nyda Realty

Effective date: May 20, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how 3A REMAX Nyda Realty (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects personal information when you visit and use our website and related services in British Columbia, Canada. We follow applicable privacy laws including (but not limited to) British Columbia’s Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA), Canada’s federal privacy rules where applicable, and other relevant provincial and federal obligations in force as of May 20, 2026.

1. Definitions
- Personal information: any information about an identifiable individual (e.g., name, contact details, identification numbers).
- Sensitive personal information: highly confidential data (e.g., government ID numbers, financial account numbers, health information). We limit collection of sensitive personal information to what is necessary and lawful.

2. Scope
This Policy applies to personal information collected through our website, forms, email, phone, and in-person interactions related to our real estate brokerage services in British Columbia.

3. Information we collect
- Contact and identity: name, email, phone number, mailing address, date of birth (when required for identification).
- Transaction and property data: property preferences, listing details, offers, purchase/sale history, mortgage/financing details you provide.
- Financial and verification data: bank or payment details when you authorize payments; government ID only when legally required (e.g., anti-money-laundering verification).
- Communications: correspondence, notes from consultations, recorded phone calls or meetings where consented.
- Device and usage data: IP address, browser type, device identifiers, page views, cookies and similar technologies, analytics and performance data.
- Marketing and consent records: preferences, opt-in/opt-out status, records of consents and disclosures.

4. How we collect personal information
- Directly from you: forms, emails, phone calls, meetings, identity and documents you provide.
- Automatically: cookies, web beacons, analytics tracking when you visit our website.
- From third parties: referral partners, MLS systems, public records, credit or verification services, or other service providers, always as allowed by law.

5. Purposes for collection, use, and disclosure
We collect and use personal information for purposes that are reasonably necessary to provide real estate services, including:
- Providing brokerage services, listing properties, negotiating and closing transactions.
- Identity verification, anti-money laundering and fraud prevention.
- Processing payments and commissions.
- Communicating with clients, scheduling, and follow-ups.
- Marketing, promotions, and newsletters (with your consent where required).
- Maintaining records, reporting to regulatory authorities, and professional compliance.
- Improving and securing our website and services, analytics, and troubleshooting.
We will not use personal information for purposes incompatible with those disclosed at collection without obtaining further consent, unless authorized or required by law.

6. Legal basis and consent
Under applicable law, we rely on consent, contractual necessity, legal obligation, and our legitimate interests (where balanced against your rights) to collect and process personal information. Where consent is required (e.g., certain marketing communications, recording conversations), we will obtain clear, informed consent.

7. Cookies and tracking technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to operate the website, analyze usage, and provide targeted content. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser or our cookie controls. Essential cookies required for site functionality will be used without consent; non-essential analytics or advertising cookies require your consent.

8. Disclosure of personal information
We may disclose personal information to:
- Service providers and vendors (e.g., escrow, title, mortgage brokers, inspection services, IT providers, cloud hosts).
- Multiple Listing Services (MLS), other brokerages, and professional associations as required to market or list properties.
- Government, law enforcement, or regulatory bodies when required by law.
- Third parties in connection with a sale, transfer, or reorganization of our business, subject to contractual protections.
All third-party recipients are required to protect personal information and may only use it for authorized purposes.

9. International transfers
Some service providers may process data outside Canada. When personal information is transferred internationally, we take contractual and organizational measures to ensure a comparable level of protection consistent with applicable law.

10. Data retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, to meet legal, regulatory or professional retention obligations, or to defend legal claims. Retention periods vary by record type but are aligned with real estate regulatory requirements in British Columbia and applicable laws.

11. Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. No system is completely secure; we monitor for vulnerabilities and respond to incidents.

12. Breach notification
If we become aware of a breach of personal information that poses a real risk of significant harm, we will notify affected individuals and the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner for British Columbia as required by law, and take appropriate remediation steps.

13. Access, correction, and deletion
You have the right to request access to, correction of, and (where lawful) deletion of your personal information in our custody or control. Requests should be made in writing; we will respond within statutory timeframes and may require identity verification. We may refuse requests where permitted by law (e.g., litigation holds, regulatory obligations) and will explain reasons for any refusal.

14. Withdrawing consent and opting out
Where processing relies on consent, you may withdraw consent at any time. Opting out of marketing will not prevent transactional communications required to provide brokerage services. Withdrawal will not affect processing based on other lawful grounds (e.g., contract performance).

15. Children and minors
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected such information without parental consent, we will delete it.

16. Consumer rights (BC & federal)
You may lodge complaints with us about our handling of your personal information. We will investigate and respond. You also have the right to contact the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner for British Columbia for complaints about PIPA compliance.

17. Business continuity and backups
We maintain business continuity and backup procedures that may include storing personal information in secure backup systems and disaster recovery locations.

18. Third-party links and services
Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Review their policies before providing personal information.

19. Automated decision-making and profiling
We do not make decisions about individuals solely on automated processing that has a significant legal or similarly significant effect without human review, unless you have given explicit consent or it is otherwise permitted by law.

20. Changes to this Policy
We may update this Policy to reflect legal, regulatory, or operational changes. The effective date ( May 20, 2026 ) will change when we make material updates. Where required by law, we will obtain consent for material changes.

Contact us
For questions, to exercise privacy rights, or to make a complaint, contact:
Freddy Marks and Linda Marks
3A REMAX Nyda Realty
7098 Pioneer Avenue, Agassiz, British Columbia, Canada V0M 1A0 
Office Phone (604) 796-3000
freddy@freddymarks.com
linda@lindamarks.ca