Scout N Secure (“Scout N Secure”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how personal information is collected, used, disclosed, stored, and protected when you visit or use www.scoutnsecure.ca and related services.
Scout N Secure is operated by Sagar Shah, Real Estate Agent with Right at Home Realty, who may receive and manage information submitted through the website for the purpose of providing real estate services and responding to inquiries.
By accessing or using Scout N Secure, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of information as described in this Privacy Policy.
Contents
- 1. About Scout N Secure
- 2. Information We Collect
- 3. How We Use Your Information
- 4. Lead Generation and Contact Consent
- 5. MLS® Property Information
- 6. Cookies and Analytics
- 7. Google Analytics
- 8. Google Advertising and Remarketing
- 9. Disclosure of Personal Information
- 10. Data Security
- 11. CASL Compliance
- 12. Your Privacy Rights
- 13. Information Retention
- 14. Third-Party Websites
- 15. Children’s Privacy
- 16. Terms of Service and Website Disclaimer
- 17. RECO / TRESA Compliance Notice
- 18. Changes to This Privacy Policy
- 19. Contact Information
1.About Scout N Secure
Scout N Secure is a real estate search platform that provides access to MLS® property listings.
Visitors may:
- Search available properties
- Save favorite listings
- Request property information
- Schedule showings
- Subscribe to listing alerts
- Request home evaluations
- Contact a real estate professional for assistance
Information submitted through Scout N Secure is received and managed by Sagar Shah, Real Estate Agent with Right at Home Realty, for the purpose of assisting buyers, sellers, investors, and other real estate consumers.
2.Information We Collect
We may collect information that you voluntarily provide, including:
- Full name
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Mailing address
- Property preferences
- Purchase or sale timelines
- Budget information
- Real estate requirements
- Details about properties of interest
- Any information you provide through forms, emails, phone calls, or text messages
We may also automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Operating system
- Date and time of visits
- Pages viewed
- Website usage statistics
- Referral websites
3.How We Use Your Information
Your information may be used to:
- Respond to inquiries about property listings
- Schedule showings and consultations
- Provide MLS® listing information
- Deliver personalized property recommendations
- Create and manage listing alerts
- Conduct comparative market analyses
- Assist with buying, selling, leasing, or investing in real estate
- Improve Scout N Secure and user experience
- Send newsletters and market updates
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
- Provide professional real estate services
When you submit a property inquiry or contact form, your information may be used by Sagar Shah, Real Estate Agent with Right at Home Realty, to contact you by phone, email, or text message regarding your inquiry and related real estate opportunities.
4.Lead Generation and Contact Consent
Scout N Secure is designed as a lead generation platform to connect consumers with professional real estate services.
By submitting a form on Scout N Secure, requesting information about a property, subscribing to updates, requesting a showing, or otherwise providing your contact information, you expressly consent to being contacted by:
through:
- Telephone
- SMS/Text Messages
- Automated listing alerts
- Market reports
- Real estate-related communications
You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us or using available unsubscribe options.
5.MLS® Property Information
Scout N Secure displays property information obtained through MLS® data feeds.
Although efforts are made to ensure accuracy, all property information is provided for informational purposes only and is not guaranteed to be accurate, complete, current, or error-free.
Users should independently verify all information before making real estate decisions.
MLS®, REALTOR®, and associated logos and trademarks are owned or controlled by the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) and are used under applicable licensing agreements.
7.Google Analytics
Scout N Secure utilizes Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with the website.
Google Analytics may collect:
- Website traffic data
- Pages viewed
- Time spent on pages
- Device and browser information
- Geographic information
- Referral sources
This information is aggregated and used solely to improve website performance and user experience.
For more information, please review Google's Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
8.Google Advertising and Remarketing
Scout N Secure may use:
- Google Ads
- Conversion Tracking
- Remarketing Services
- Audience Analytics
These tools may use cookies or tracking technologies to help us understand advertising performance and serve relevant advertisements to users who have previously visited our website.
You may manage advertising preferences through Google's Ad Settings.
9.Disclosure of Personal Information
We do not sell, rent, trade, or provide personal information to third parties for their independent marketing purposes.
Information may be shared with trusted service providers who assist in operating Scout N Secure, including:
- Website hosting providers
- CRM systems
- Email marketing platforms
- Technical support providers
- Analytics providers
- Legal and regulatory advisors
These parties are required to maintain confidentiality and use the information only for authorized business purposes.
We may disclose personal information when required by:
- Law
- Court order
- Regulatory authorities
- Government agencies
- Real estate governing bodies
- Professional obligations
- Protection of legal rights and safety
10.Data Security
Reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards are used to protect personal information against:
- Unauthorized access
- Loss
- Theft
- Misuse
- Modification
- Disclosure
While we strive to maintain industry-standard security practices, no method of transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.
11.CASL Compliance
Scout N Secure complies with Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL).
By providing your email address, you authorize us to send communications relating to:
- Property listings
- Listing alerts
- Market reports
- Home valuation services
- Real estate news
- Real estate marketing communications
We agree to:
- Clearly identify the sender
- Provide contact information
- Include unsubscribe mechanisms
- Honour unsubscribe requests promptly
- Avoid misleading or deceptive messaging
12.Your Privacy Rights
You may request to:
- Access your personal information
- Correct inaccurate information
- Update your information
- Withdraw consent
- Request deletion of your information where legally permissible
Requests may be submitted using the contact information below.
13.Information Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to:
- Provide requested services
- Fulfill business purposes
- Comply with legal obligations
- Meet brokerage and regulatory requirements
- Resolve disputes
Information will be securely deleted or anonymized when no longer required.
14.Third-Party Websites
Scout N Secure may contain links to third-party websites and services.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of those external websites and encourage users to review their privacy policies separately.
15.Children’s Privacy
Scout N Secure is intended for individuals 18 years of age or older.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
16.Terms of Service and Website Disclaimer
By using Scout N Secure, you acknowledge and agree that:
- Property information is provided for informational purposes only.
- Listing availability, price, status, dimensions, taxes, and other details may change without notice.
- Scout N Secure does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of property information.
- Use of the website does not create a client, customer, agency, fiduciary, or representation relationship unless a separate written agreement exists.
- Real estate decisions should be made only after obtaining professional advice and independently verifying all information.
17.RECO / TRESA Compliance Notice
Scout N Secure operates in accordance with applicable Ontario real estate laws and regulations, including the Trust in Real Estate Services Act, 2002 (TRESA) and applicable regulations governing real estate professionals.
Information submitted through Scout N Secure may be used by Sagar Shah, Real Estate Agent with Right at Home Realty, solely for lawful real estate business purposes consistent with TRESA requirements and professional standards.
Nothing on this website constitutes legal, tax, financial, mortgage, or investment advice.
18.Changes to This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, technology, business practices, or website services.
Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Continued use of Scout N Secure after changes have been posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
19.Contact Information
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of personal information, please contact:
Sagar Shah
Real Estate Agent
Right at Home Realty
Email: contact@scoutnsecure.ca
Website: www.scoutnsecure.ca
