1. Introduction
Pam Bechard, Realtor, operating under Royal LePage RCR Realty, Brokerage (“we”, “us”, or “our”), respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at pambechardrealtor.ca (the “Site”) or interact with our services.
This policy is designed to comply with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable provincial privacy legislation in Ontario.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you express an interest in obtaining information about our real estate services, when you participate in activities on the Site (such as downloading a guide or using a contact form), or when you otherwise contact us.
The personal information we collect may include:
- Contact Data: First and last name, email address, phone number, and postal address.
- Inquiry Data: Information regarding your real estate needs, timeline, budget, or property details provided via forms or direct communication.
- Technical Data: Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type, operating system, and usage details collected automatically through cookies and similar tracking technologies when you navigate the Site.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the personal information we collect for the following business purposes:
- To provide and manage our real estate services to you.
- To respond to your inquiries, schedule consultations, and communicate with you regarding your real estate goals.
- To send you requested materials, such as market reports, buyer guides, or newsletters.
- To improve our website functionality, content, and user experience.
- To comply with legal and regulatory obligations, including those mandated by the Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO).
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.
4. Third-Party Service Providers
We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as website hosting, email delivery (e.g., Formspree, Mailchimp), and appointment scheduling (e.g., Calendly). These third parties are bound by confidentiality agreements and are prohibited from using your personal information for any purpose other than providing these specific services.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to analyze trends, administer the website, track users’ movements around the Site, and gather demographic information about our user base as a whole. You can control the use of cookies at the individual browser level. If you reject cookies, you may still use our Site, but your ability to use some features or areas of our Site may be limited.
6. Data Security and Retention
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures designed to protect the security of any personal information we process. However, please note that no electronic transmission over the internet or information storage technology can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.
We will only retain your personal information for as long as it is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law (such as tax, accounting, or real estate regulatory requirements).
7. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to request access to the personal information we collect from you, request corrections to that information, or request its deletion. If you wish to exercise any of these rights, or if you wish to opt out of receiving future marketing communications from us, please contact us using the details provided below.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated “Effective Date” and the updated version will be effective as soon as it is accessible. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy frequently to be informed of how we are protecting your information.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Pam Bechard, Realtor
Royal LePage RCR Realty, Brokerage
Email: sellingwithpam@gmail.com
Website: pambechardrealtor.ca
Effective Date: July 16, 2026