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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 15, 2026

BuyRealty.ca (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at buyrealty.ca and use our real estate listing search and client services. This policy is designed to comply with Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL).

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

When you create an account, save favourites, or interact with our services, we may collect:

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you browse our website, we automatically collect:

1.3 Information from Third-Party Sources

We receive real estate listing data from the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) through their Data Distribution Facility (DDF). This data includes property details, pricing, photos, and listing agent information. This data is publicly available MLS listing information and does not contain your personal information.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

3. Client Registration & Verification

To access features such as favouriting listings and saving searches, you must create an account. Our registration process involves:

Each email address and phone number can only be registered to one account.

4. Messaging Channels

We may communicate with you through the following channels, subject to your consent:

All messages sent and received through our platform are logged and stored as part of our client relationship management system.

5. Consent Under CASL

In accordance with Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL):

6. Data Sharing & Disclosure

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

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. Specifically:

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Your Rights Under PIPEDA

As a user in Canada, you have the right to:

10. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our site, such as saving favourites and maintaining a logged-in session.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including social media sharing options (Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest) and external listing services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies independently.

12. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child under 18 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to this page. We will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your privacy rights, or have concerns about how your information is handled, please contact us:

You may also contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada if you have unresolved privacy concerns.