Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Anthony Cardenas, doing business as A.R.C — A Real Connection ("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 anthonycardenasrealtor.com(the "Site").

By using the Site, you consent to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site.

2. Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide Directly

When you fill out a contact form, home valuation request, or property search form on the Site, we may collect:

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Message content or inquiry details
• Property preferences (price range, bedrooms, neighborhoods)
• Property address (for home valuation requests)

b. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect certain technical information through cookies, analytics services, and server logs, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Referring website or search terms
• General geographic location (city-level)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your inquiries and contact requests
• Provide personalized real estate services and recommendations
• Send property listings that match your criteria
• Provide home valuation estimates
• Improve our website and user experience
• Comply with legal obligations

We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

4. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party services that help us operate the Site (e.g., email delivery, web hosting, analytics). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.
• Real Estate Transactions: If you engage us for real estate services, we may share necessary information with title companies, lenders, inspectors, and other parties involved in your transaction — with your knowledge and consent.
• Legal Requirements: If required by law, subpoena, court order, or government regulation.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

The Site may use cookies and similar tracking technologies (including Google Analytics) to analyze website traffic and improve your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

• Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies
• Disabling cookies may affect certain features of the Site
• You can opt out of Google Analytics at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Contact form submissions are typically retained for up to 24 months unless you request earlier deletion.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt out of marketing communications
• Withdraw consent for data processing

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below. We will respond within 30 days.

9. California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) provides you with additional rights regarding your personal information, including the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to delete, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information.

We do not sell personal information. To make a CCPA request, contact us at anthonycardenas981@gmail.com.

10. Children's Privacy

This Site is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

11. Third-Party Services

The Site may contain links to or integrations with third-party services, including Google Maps, Google Reviews, Instagram, and Facebook. These services have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their data practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party service you interact with through our Site.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:

• Anthony Cardenas — A.R.C, A Real Connection
• Houston, Texas
• Phone: (832) 791-9440
• Email: anthonycardenas981@gmail.com