Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

RealtyLegalLine is committed to protecting your personal data and ensuring transparency in our real estate services. This privacy policy explains in detail how we collect, process, and secure your data when we provide our real estate legal advice, contract processing, and client representation. The responsible handling of your personal and real estate data is fundamental to our lawyer-client relationship and is guaranteed according to the strictest ethical and legal standards.

The terms used in this privacy policy are defined in the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Canadian Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

2. Data Controller

The data controller for the processing of personal data in the context of our real estate services and this website is:

RealtyLegalLine
Queen Street 127
M5H 2M9 Toronto
Kanada

E-Mail: info@realtylegalline.com
Telefon: +1 416 928 47 35
BN: 259252036

3. Types of Data Processed

  • Personal identification data (name, email address, job title, real estate relationships)
  • Contact information (email address, phone number, business address, preferred communication methods)
  • Real estate service data (case information, real estate documents, consultation records, service preferences)
  • Real estate interest data (real estate planning needs, legal topics, property transfer, asset concerns)
  • Website usage data (visit times, pages accessed, consultation scheduling, form submissions)
  • Technical information (IP address, browser type, device information, location data)
  • Communication records (customer service interactions, real estate consultations, feedback, survey responses)

4. Purpose of Processing

  • Provision of real estate legal advice and contract processing
  • Management of client relationships and real estate case files
  • Delivery of personalized real estate consultation and property transfer
  • Sending real estate updates and regulatory change notifications
  • Improvement of our real estate services and client care
  • Conducting customer satisfaction surveys and service quality assessments
  • Ensuring website security and preventing unauthorized access

5. Security Measures

We implement comprehensive security measures in accordance with Article 32 GDPR to protect your personal and real estate data. This includes modern encryption technologies for the transmission of client information, regular security audits of our digital platforms, and strict access controls. All personal and real estate data are handled with the utmost care and are only accessible to authorized real estate lawyers who are subject to strict confidentiality obligations and professional legal ethics.

6. Your Rights

As a data subject, you have the following rights:

  • Right to access all stored personal and real estate case data
  • Right to correction of false or incomplete client information
  • Right to deletion of your data after completion of real estate services
  • Right to restriction of processing of your personal data
  • Right to data portability to other real estate service providers
  • Right to object to processing, particularly for marketing purposes
  • Right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority (Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada)

7. GDPR Compliance

RealtyLegalLine processes all personal data in full compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We implement the following measures to ensure GDPR compliance:

  • Lawful Processing: We process your data exclusively on the basis of the six legal grounds defined in the GDPR (consent, contract performance, legal obligation, vital interest, public interest, or legitimate interest).
  • Data Minimization: We collect only data that is necessary for the proper provision of our real estate services and client representation.
  • Transparency: This privacy policy informs you in clear, understandable language about all aspects of data processing.
  • Storage Limitation: Your data is only stored for as long as is necessary for the processing purpose or legal retention periods exist.
  • Data Security: We implement technical and organizational measures to ensure an appropriate level of security for client and user data.
  • Data Processing: External service providers who process data on our behalf are contractually obligated according to Article 28 GDPR.
  • Data Protection Impact Assessment: We conduct comprehensive data protection impact assessments for high-risk processing operations.

As a Canadian real estate services company with international clients, we have appointed a qualified data protection officer who serves as a direct contact for all data protection-related matters. Contact details can be found in Section 2.

8. Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how RealtyLegalLine uses cookies and similar technologies on our website to improve your user experience and optimize our real estate services.

8.1 What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us save your preferences, improve website performance, and offer you personalized real estate advice.

8.2 Types of Cookies We Use

8.2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are required for the proper functioning of our website and cannot be disabled. They include:

  • Session cookies for maintaining your login session
  • Security cookies to prevent cyber attacks
  • Cookie consent management for GDPR compliance

8.2.2 Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand and improve website performance:

  • Google Analytics cookies for website usage analysis
  • Performance monitoring cookies for loading time optimization
  • Error tracking cookies to improve user experience

8.2.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality:

  • Language preference cookies for multilingual content
  • Form data cookies for better user experience
  • Real estate consultation preference cookies

8.2.4 Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used for marketing and advertising purposes:

  • Social Media Integration Cookies (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter)
  • Remarketing cookies for personalized real estate offers
  • Newsletter tracking cookies

8.3 Cookie Management

You have complete control over the use of cookies on our website:

  • Cookie Settings: Use our cookie banner to manage your preferences
  • Browser Settings: Configure your browser to block or delete cookies
  • Opt-out Options: Use the opt-out links for third-party cookies

8.4 Third-Party Cookies

Our website uses cookies from trusted third parties:

  • Google Analytics: For website analysis and performance optimization
  • Social Media Platforms: For social media integration and sharing functions
  • Payment Provider: For secure payment processing for real estate services

8.5 Cookie Storage Duration

  • Session Cookies: Are deleted when the browser is closed
  • Persistent Cookies: Remain stored on your device for up to 2 years
  • Analytics Cookies: Have a storage duration of maximum 26 months

8.6 Cookie Policy Updates

This Cookie Policy is regularly reviewed and updated as needed to reflect changes in cookie usage or legal requirements. The last update was on January 1, 2025.

9. Changes to the Privacy Policy

The continuous development of our real estate services and adaptation to changing legal requirements may require updates to this privacy policy. We therefore recommend reviewing this statement regularly. In the event of significant changes, we will proactively inform you through appropriate communication channels such as email or a prominent notice on our website. The current version is always available on this page with the corresponding validity date.