Privacy Policy

Where Timeless Elegance Meets Modern Living

Your Privacy Matters to Us

Look, we get it - nobody actually enjoys reading privacy policies. But here at Pyrelith Venmora, we're pretty straightforward about how we handle your information. We're a boutique agency that values trust above everything, so we've tried to keep this as clear and honest as possible.

This privacy policy explains how Pyrelith Venmora Realty ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you interact with our services. Whether you're browsing waterfront estates or looking for that perfect heritage property, we want you to feel comfortable knowing your data's in good hands.

By using our website or services, you're agreeing to the practices described here. If something doesn't sit right with you, we'd love to hear about it before you move on.

This policy applies to: Our website, email communications, property viewings, consultation services, and any other interactions you have with our team.

Information You Give Us Directly

When you reach out about a property or sign up for market insights, we'll collect things like your name, email, phone number, and property preferences. Sometimes we'll ask about your budget range or timeline - basically what we need to help you find the right place without wasting your time.

Quick Note: We'll never ask for sensitive financial details like banking info or credit card numbers through email. If someone claiming to be us does that, it's not us - please let us know immediately.
Information We Collect Automatically
  • Your IP address and general location (helps us understand which neighborhoods you're interested in)
  • Browser type and device info
  • Pages you visit and time spent on our site
  • How you found us (search engine, referral, direct visit)
  • Property listings you view or save
Information from Third Parties

Occasionally we might receive info from MLS databases, public property records, or professional networks - but only stuff that's relevant to helping you buy or sell property. We're not out here buying data lists or anything sketchy like that.

Here's the deal - we use your information to actually help you, not to bombard you with junk. Specifically:

Property Services

Match you with properties that fit what you're looking for, schedule viewings, send you new listings that match your criteria, and provide market analysis for areas you're interested in.

Communication

Respond to your inquiries, send appointment reminders, share market updates you've asked for, and keep you posted on properties you've shown interest in.

Service Improvement

Understand which properties get the most interest, improve our website experience, and figure out what content actually helps our clients make decisions.

Legal Stuff

Comply with real estate regulations, maintain transaction records as required by law, and protect against fraud or misuse of our services.

We won't use your info for purposes you haven't agreed to. If we want to do something new with your data, we'll ask first.

We're pretty protective of your information, but there are times when we need to share it. Here's when that happens:

Service Providers

We work with trusted partners who help us run our business - think email services, website hosting, CRM systems. They only get access to what they need to do their job, and they're bound by confidentiality agreements.

Real Estate Transactions

When you're buying or selling, we'll need to share relevant info with other agents, lawyers, mortgage brokers, inspectors, and anyone else involved in closing the deal. That's just how real estate works.

Important: We'll never sell your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. Not our style, and frankly, we think it's a pretty lousy thing to do.
Legal Requirements

If we're legally required to disclose information (court order, regulatory investigation, etc.), we'll comply. But we'll also let you know when possible, unless we're prohibited from doing so.

Business Transfers

In the unlikely event that Pyrelith Venmora is acquired or merged with another company, your information would be transferred as part of that transaction. We'd make sure the new owners respect your privacy preferences though.

Yeah, we use cookies - not the chocolate chip kind, unfortunately. Here's what they do for us:

  • Essential Cookies: Keep the site functioning properly, remember your preferences, maintain your session when you're logged in
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand which properties get the most views, where people are getting stuck on our site, what search terms bring people to us
  • Marketing Cookies: Show you relevant property ads when you're browsing other sites (only if you've visited our property pages)

Most browsers let you control cookies through their settings. Just know that if you block all cookies, some parts of our site might not work as smoothly.

Pro Tip: We use Google Analytics to understand site traffic. If you want to opt out of that specifically, Google offers a browser add-on that blocks their tracking across all sites you visit.

We take security seriously. Your information is stored on secure servers with encryption, and we limit access to only those team members who actually need it to help you.

What We Do:
  • Use SSL encryption for all data transmitted through our website
  • Regularly update our systems and software
  • Conduct security audits and vulnerability assessments
  • Train our team on data protection best practices
  • Use secure, password-protected systems for storing client information
What You Should Do:
  • Don't share your account credentials with anyone
  • Use a strong, unique password if you create an account
  • Be cautious about what info you share in public forums or social media
  • Let us know immediately if you suspect unauthorized access to your account

That said, no system is 100% bulletproof. While we do everything we can to protect your data, we can't guarantee absolute security. If there's ever a breach that affects your information, we'll let you know right away and work with you to address it.

It's your information, so you've got some say in how we use it. Here's what you can do:

Access Your Data

Request a copy of the personal information we have about you. We'll get it to you within 30 days.

Correct Your Data

If something's wrong or outdated, let us know and we'll fix it. Accurate info helps us serve you better anyway.

Delete Your Data

Ask us to delete your information (with some exceptions for legal/transaction records we're required to keep).

Opt Out of Marketing

Unsubscribe from our marketing emails anytime. You'll still get transaction-related messages if you're working with us on a deal.

Canadian Privacy Rights: Under Canadian privacy law (PIPEDA), you have the right to access and challenge the accuracy of your personal information. You can also withdraw consent for us to use your info (though this might limit our ability to provide services). If you're not happy with how we've handled your privacy concerns, you can file a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada.

To exercise any of these rights, just shoot us an email at inquiries@pyrelithvenmora.info or give us a call. We'll need to verify your identity first (for security reasons), but then we'll get it sorted out.

Got questions about this policy or how we handle your information? Don't hesitate to reach out. We'd rather answer your questions than have you worry about it.

Pyrelith Venmora Realty

1288 Alberni Street, Suite 420
Vancouver, BC V6E 1A5

(604) 827-3945

inquiries@pyrelithvenmora.info

We typically respond to privacy inquiries within 2-3 business days. For urgent matters, calling is probably your best bet.

Policy Updates

We'll update this policy from time to time as our practices evolve or laws change. When we make significant changes, we'll let you know via email or a prominent notice on our website. The "Last Updated" date at the top tells you when the most recent changes were made.

Previous versions: Version 2.0 (March 2024), Version 1.0 (June 2022)