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Privacy Policy

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🔒 Privacy Policy


 

Last Updated: November 17, 2025 1

 

Realty First is committed to protecting your privacy2. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (www.joinrealtyfirst.com) or use our services3.

 

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy4. If you do not agree with the terms, please do not access or use our services5.

 

 

1. Information We Collect

 

We collect information about you in various ways when you use our website and services6.


 

1.1 Personal Information You Provide

 

When you interact with our website, we may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including but not limited to7:

 

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address8.
     

  • Professional Information: Real estate license number, current brokerage name, years of experience, approximate annual commission income9.
     

  • Financial Information: Commission split percentages, fee structures (used only for savings calculation consultations)10.
     

  • Communication Preferences: Preferred method of contact (email, phone, text)11.
     

  • Application Information: Information provided in application forms to join Realty First12.
     

  • Correspondence: Information you provide when you contact us, including messages, questions, and feedback13.
     

 

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

 

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including14:

 

  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, referring website addresses15.
     

  • Device Information: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device type16.
     

  • Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address17.
     

  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Information collected through cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies (see Section 6 for more details)18.
     

 

1.3 Calculator Data

 

When you use our Commission Savings Calculator:

  • The calculations are performed in your browser and are not stored on our servers19.
     

  • We may collect aggregate, anonymized data about calculator usage for improving our services20.
     

  • We do not store the specific financial information you enter unless you choose to submit a form afterward21.
     

 

2. How We Use Your Information

 

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including22:


 

2.1 Providing Services

 

  • Processing your application to join Realty First23.
     

  • Responding to your inquiries and providing customer support24.
     

  • Scheduling consultations and appointments25.
     

  • Providing information about our services and offerings26.
     

  • Processing transactions and managing your relationship with Realty First27.
     

 

2.2 Communication

 

  • Sending you requested information and materials28.
     

  • Providing updates about our services, news, and special offers29.
     

  • Responding to your comments, questions, and requests30.
     

  • Sending administrative information, such as changes to our terms or policies31.
     

 

2.3 Marketing and Business Purposes

 

  • Developing and displaying content and advertising tailored to your interests32.
     

  • Conducting market research and analysis33.
     

  • Measuring the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns34.
     

  • Improving our website, services, and user experience35.
     

 

2.4 Legal and Security Purposes

 

  • Complying with legal obligations and regulatory requirements36.
     

  • Protecting our rights, privacy, safety, or property37.
     

  • Detecting, preventing, and addressing fraud or security issues38.
     

  • Enforcing our Terms of Service39.
     

 

3. How We Share Your Information


 

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties40. We may share your information only in the following circumstances41:

 

  • With Your Consent: We may share your information when you explicitly consent to such sharing42.
     

  • Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf43, including:
     

  • Website Hosting: Wix.com (website platform)44.
     

  • Email Services: For sending communications and newsletters45.
     

  • Scheduling Tools: For appointment scheduling and calendar management46.
     

  • Analytics Services: Google Analytics and similar tools to understand website usage47.
     

  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM): For managing client relationships48.
     

  • Payment Processing: For processing monthly fees and transactions49.
    These providers are contractually obligated to use your information only for the purposes of providing services to us and to protect its confidentiality50.

  • Business Transfers: If Realty First is involved in a merger, acquisition, asset sale, or bankruptcy, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction51. We will notify you of any such change52.
     

  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., court orders, subpoenas)53.
     

  • Protection of Rights: We may disclose information to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or others, including exchanging information with other companies for fraud protection54.
     

 

4. Data Security

 

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction55. These measures include:

 

  • Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption for data transmission56.
     

  • Secure servers and data storage57.
     

  • Limited access to personal information by employees and contractors who need it to perform their job functions58.
     

  • Regular security assessments and updates59.
     

However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security60.

 

 

5. Data Retention

 

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law61. Specifically:

 

  • Active Agents: We retain information for active agents as long as you maintain your relationship with Realty First62.
     

  • Inquiries: Information from consultations and inquiries is retained for up to 2 years or until you request deletion63.
     

  • Marketing Communications: Mailing list information is retained until you unsubscribe64.
     

  • Legal Requirements: Some information may be retained longer if required by law or for legitimate business purposes65.
     

When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it66.

 

 

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies


 

6.1 What Are Cookies?


 

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website67. We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and improve our services68.


 

6.2 Types of Cookies We Use

 

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly69.
     

  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website (e.g., Google Analytics)70.
     

  • Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings71.
     

  • Marketing Cookies: Track your visits across websites to deliver relevant advertising72.
     

 

6.3 Managing Cookies

 

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically73:

 

  • View what cookies are stored and delete them individually74.
     

  • Block third-party cookies75.
     

  • Block cookies from specific sites76.
     

  • Accept/reject all cookies77.
     

  • Delete all cookies when you close your browser78.
     

Please note that if you disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly79.


 

6.4 Third-Party Analytics

 

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic80. You can opt-out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout81.

 

 

7. Your Privacy Rights

 

Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information82:

 

  • Access and Correction: You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and to request correction of any inaccurate information83.
     

  • Deletion: You have the right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions (e.g., legal obligations, legitimate business purposes)84.
     

  • Opt-Out of Marketing: You can opt-out of receiving marketing communications from us at any time by85:
     

  • Clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any marketing email86.
     

  • Calling us at (503) 343-582587.
    Note that opting out of marketing does not stop us from sending non-promotional messages related to your relationship with Realty First88.

  • Do Not Track: We do not currently respond to browser "Do Not Track" signals89.
     

  • California Privacy Rights (CCPA): If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the CCPA 90, including91:
     

  • Right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold.

  • Right to delete personal information.

  • Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information).

  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising your CCPA rights.
    To exercise these rights, contact us at (503) 343-582592.

 

8. Third-Party Websites

 

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, such as social media platforms, partner websites, and educational resources93. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies94.

 

 

9. Children's Privacy

 

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 1895. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children96. If you are a parent or guardian and believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information97.

 

 

10. 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 factors98. When we make changes, we will99:

 

  • Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy100.
     

  • Post the revised policy on our website101.
     

  • Notify you of material changes via email or prominent notice on our website102.
     

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically103.

 

 

11. International Data Transfers

 

Realty First operates primarily in Oregon and Washington, United States104. If you are accessing our website from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located105. By using our services, you consent to this transfer of your information106.

 

 

12. Your Consent

 

By using our website and services, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in this Privacy Policy107. If you provide personal information about another person (e.g., a referral), you confirm that you have their consent to provide their information to us108.

 

 

13. Contact Us 📞

 

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us109:

 

Realty First


 

Principal Broker: Derek Goude 110Phone: (503) 343-5825 111

Mailing Address:

Realty First 1125200 Meadows Rd, Ste 150 113Lake Oswego, OR 97035 114

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days115.

 

 

14. Definitions

 

For purposes of this Privacy Policy116:

 

  • "Personal Information" means information that identifies, relates to, describes, or is capable of being associated with a particular individual117.
     

  • "We," "Us," "Our" refers to Realty First and its affiliates118.
     

  • "You," "Your" refers to the individual accessing or using our website or services119.
     

  • "Services" means our website, real estate brokerage services, and related offerings120.

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