Last updated: November 14, 2025

Welcome to Trimark Realty (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.trimarkrealty.com (the “Site”), use our services, or interact with us, including in connection with buying or selling real estate. By using the Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms, please do not use our Site.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect information that identifies, relates to, describes, or could reasonably be linked with you (“Personal Information”) when you use our Site or services.

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

  • Contact Information
    • Name
    • Email address
    • Phone number
    • Mailing address or property address
  • Real Estate Details
    • Information about properties you own, rent, or are interested in
    • Home search preferences, budget, timeline, and areas of interest
  • Form Submissions
    • Information you provide when requesting a home valuation, property report, buyer or seller consultation, home search, or when you request more information through our contact, lead capture, or “home value” forms
  • Account or Communication Information
    • Information provided when you subscribe to email updates, newsletters, or market reports
    • Content of messages you send via contact forms, chat tools, or email

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain information, such as:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type, operating system, and settings
  • Referring URLs and pages visited
  • Dates and times of your visit
  • Clickstream data and usage patterns on our Site

This information is generally collected through cookies, pixels, web beacons, and similar technologies.

1.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from:

  • Real estate portals or lead providers (e.g., when you fill out a form on a third-party site and request to be contacted by an agent)
  • Our IDX provider, BuyingBuddy, and related MLS (Multiple Listing Service) data
  • Advertising and analytics partners
  • Social media platforms, when you interact with us there

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information for the following purposes:

  1. To provide and improve our services
    • Responding to your inquiries and requests
    • Assisting with buying or selling property
    • Providing property listings, home valuations, property alerts, and market updates
  2. To communicate with you
    • Sending confirmations, updates, and administrative messages
    • Sending marketing communications, newsletters, or promotions (you may opt out at any time)
  3. To personalize your experience
    • Showing you relevant listings and content based on your search criteria
    • Remembering your preferences and saved searches
  4. For analytics and performance
    • Analyzing Site usage and trends
    • Measuring the performance of marketing and advertising campaigns
    • Improving our Site, services, and user experience
  5. For legal, security, and compliance purposes
    • Detecting, preventing, and responding to fraud, abuse, or security incidents
    • Complying with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or enforceable governmental requests
    • Protecting our rights, property, and safety, and that of our users and the public

3. Cookies, Tracking Technologies & IDX (BuyingBuddy)

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Keep you signed in (if applicable)
  • Remember your preferences and saved searches
  • Analyze Site traffic and usage patterns
  • Deliver and measure advertising campaigns

3.1 Types of Cookies We Use

  • Essential Cookies – Necessary for the Site and certain tools (such as IDX property search) to function properly.
  • Analytics Cookies – Help us understand how visitors use the Site.
  • Advertising Cookies – Used to deliver relevant ads and measure their performance, sometimes in partnership with third-party ad networks.

3.2 IDX / BuyingBuddy

Our Site integrates IDX (Internet Data Exchange) services provided by BuyingBuddy to display and manage MLS property listings, home searches, saved properties, and related tools.

  • When you use these features (for example, searching listings, saving favorites, or creating alerts), BuyingBuddy and related third parties may collect and process information such as your contact details, search criteria, saved properties, and Site usage.
  • BuyingBuddy may use cookies and other tracking technologies to operate its services, remember your preferences, and provide analytics and reporting.
  • Your use of IDX features may also be subject to BuyingBuddy’s own terms and privacy practices, in addition to this Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review BuyingBuddy’s privacy policy for more information on their data practices.

3.3 Your Cookie Choices

You can control cookies through your browser settings, including blocking or deleting them. Please note that disabling cookies may affect some features and functionality of the Site, including certain IDX tools and property search features.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your Personal Information. We may share your information in the following situations:

  1. Service Providers and Vendors
    • Website hosting and maintenance
    • Email marketing platforms and CRMs
    • IDX/MLS providers and related technology partners (including BuyingBuddy)
    • Analytics and advertising partners
    • IT, security, and support providers
  2. Real Estate Professionals and Partners
    • Other real estate agents, brokerages, lenders, title/escrow companies, inspectors, contractors, or other professionals involved in your real estate transaction, when reasonably necessary to provide services you request.
  3. Legal and Compliance
    • To comply with laws or legal processes
    • To respond to lawful requests from public authorities
    • To protect our rights, property, or safety and that of others
  4. Business Transfers
    • In connection with a merger, sale, or transfer of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Site may include links or embedded content from third-party websites and services we do not own or control, such as:

  • Mortgage calculators and lender sites
  • School and neighborhood information sites
  • Social media platforms
  • IDX tools, BuyingBuddy interfaces, and MLS-related resources

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites or services. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information.

6. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to help protect your Personal Information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain Personal Information for as long as necessary to:

  • Provide the services you requested
  • Maintain your relationship with Trimark Realty (for example, to send property alerts or market updates)
  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
  • Resolve disputes and enforce our agreements
  • Support our business operations

When information is no longer needed, we may delete, anonymize, or aggregate it in accordance with applicable laws.

8. Your Choices and Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights regarding your Personal Information.

8.1 Email and Marketing Communications

You may opt out of receiving marketing emails at any time by:

  • Clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our emails, or
  • Contacting us using the information in the “Contact Us” section below.

Please note that even if you opt out of marketing emails, we may still send non-marketing messages related to transactions or ongoing services (e.g., showing confirmations, transaction updates).

8.2 Access, Update, or Delete Your Information

You may request to:

  • Access the Personal Information we hold about you
  • Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Delete certain information, subject to our legal and contractual obligations

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below. We may need to verify your identity before responding to certain requests.

9. Notice to California Residents (CCPA / CPRA)

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), may provide you with additional rights regarding your Personal Information. Subject to certain limitations, you may have the right to:

  • Know what categories of Personal Information we collect, use, and disclose
  • Access specific pieces of Personal Information we hold about you
  • Request deletion of your Personal Information, with some exceptions
  • Correct inaccurate Personal Information
  • Opt out of “sale” or “sharing” of Personal Information (if applicable)
  • Not be discriminated against for exercising your CCPA/CPRA rights

To submit a request under CCPA/CPRA, please contact us using the information in the “Contact Us” section and include “CCPA Request” in your communication. We may need to verify your identity before responding. At this time, we do not knowingly “sell” Personal Information as that term is defined under CCPA/CPRA.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our Site and services are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect Personal Information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected Personal Information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information as soon as reasonably practicable. If you believe a child has provided us with Personal Information, please contact us.

11. International Users

Our Site is primarily intended for users in the United States. If you are accessing the Site from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your country. By using the Site, you consent to this transfer.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Site after any changes means you accept the revised Privacy Policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, or if you would like to exercise your rights, please contact us at: Trimark Realty Website: www.trimarkrealty.com Phone: 657-206-0303 Email: TrimarkRealty@yahoo.com