Privacy Policy
Last Updated: August 20, 2026
Elhardt Realty, Inc. respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide to us.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information obtained through www.elhardtrealty.com, our related websites and landing pages, online forms, email communications, SMS/text communications, and other services operated by Elhardt Realty, Inc.
Information We Collect
We primarily collect information that you voluntarily provide to us. Depending on how you interact with us, this may include: Name. Email address. Telephone or mobile phone number. Mailing or property address. Information about a property you own or are considering buying or selling. Information submitted through contact forms, guide-request forms, appointment requests, questionnaires, or similar forms. Information you provide during conversations with us by telephone, email, text message, or in person.
In connection with an actual real estate transaction, we may also collect additional information reasonably necessary to provide brokerage services, comply with legal requirements, or complete a transaction.
Our websites and third-party service providers may also automatically collect certain technical information, such as IP address, device information, browser type, website activity, or similar analytics information.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18 years of age.
How We Use Your Information
We may use the information you provide to: Respond to your questions or requests. Provide information, guides, educational materials, videos, or resources you requested. Communicate with you about real estate buying, selling, ownership, inheritance, downsizing, or related topics. Schedule appointments or consultations. Provide real estate brokerage or advisory services. Follow up regarding information, services, or topics in which you expressed interest. Send email communications where permitted. Send SMS/text communications where you have provided appropriate consent. Maintain business and transaction records. Comply with legal, regulatory, licensing, recordkeeping, and professional obligations. Improve our website, services, educational materials, and communications.
Providing a telephone number or consenting to receive text messages is not required in order to receive real estate services from Elhardt Realty, Inc.
Email Communications
If you provide your email address, we may use it to deliver information you requested and to send follow-up information relating to the subject or real estate services in which you expressed interest.
You may request that we stop sending marketing emails at any time by using an unsubscribe link contained in an email, where available, or by contacting us at elhardtrealestate@gmail.com.
SMS/Text Message Communications
If you voluntarily provide your mobile phone number and separately consent to receive marketing and promotional text messages from Elhardt Realty, Inc., we may send you SMS or text messages regarding real estate information, educational resources, services, appointments, and opportunities.
Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply.
You may reply STOP to any marketing text message to opt out of future text messages.
You may reply HELP for assistance.
Consent to receive marketing or promotional text messages is not a condition of purchasing goods or services or receiving real estate brokerage services from Elhardt Realty, Inc.
We do not sell, rent, or share mobile phone numbers, SMS consent information, or SMS opt-in data with third parties for their marketing or promotional purposes.
Mobile information will not be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. Information may be shared with service providers solely as necessary to operate our messaging systems and deliver communications on our behalf.
Service Providers
We may use third-party service providers to help operate our business, websites, communications, appointment scheduling, file storage, advertising, analytics, email, and text messaging.
These providers may include services such as:
Wix. Google and Gmail. Google Drive. Dropbox. Meta / Facebook / Instagram. Calendly. Zoom. Brevo. Other technology, communication, advertising, or real estate service providers we may reasonably use.
These third parties maintain their own privacy policies and terms of service. Information processed through their platforms may also be subject to their policies.
We do not control the privacy or security practices of independent third-party websites or services.
How We Share Information
We do not sell personal information to outside companies for their marketing purposes.
We may disclose personal information when reasonably necessary to provide services requested by you or to conduct a real estate transaction.
Examples may include sharing information with:
Escrow companies. Title companies. Lenders or mortgage professionals. Other licensed real estate professionals. Inspectors or other service providers. Attorneys, accountants, or other professional advisors. Government agencies when legally required. Technology service providers that help us operate our business.
We may also share information with another service provider or professional when you specifically request or authorize us to make an introduction or referral.
Security of Personal Information
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and practical safeguards to protect information in our possession.
Information may be maintained on company computers, mobile devices, email systems, cloud storage systems, real estate transaction platforms, and other business technology.
No electronic transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Third-party providers we use maintain their own security procedures, privacy policies, and terms.
Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, provide requested services, maintain appropriate business records, comply with legal or regulatory obligations, or protect our legal rights.
Real estate transaction records may be retained for periods required by applicable law or professional regulations.
California Residents
California residents may have certain privacy rights under applicable California privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act, when those laws apply.
Depending upon the circumstances, those rights may include the right to:
Know what categories of personal information have been collected. Request access to certain personal information. Request correction of inaccurate information. Request deletion of certain personal information. Opt out of certain sales or sharing of personal information. Request limitation of certain uses of sensitive personal information where applicable. Be free from unlawful discrimination for exercising applicable privacy rights.
Not every right applies in every circumstance, and certain information may be exempt because of legal, regulatory, transaction, recordkeeping, or other requirements.
Categories of Personal Information
Depending on the nature of our relationship with you, information we may collect can include:
Identifiers such as names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses. Property information. Transaction and contract information. Financial or lending-related information provided in connection with a real estate transaction. Employment or income information where relevant to a transaction. Government-issued identification when required for legitimate business or transaction purposes. Electronic communications. Internet or network activity information. Information available through public records. Information provided by other professionals involved in a real estate transaction.
The specific information collected depends upon whether you are simply requesting information, considering using our services, or actively engaged in a real estate transaction.
Sources of Personal Information
Personal information may be obtained from:
You directly. Forms you submit to us. Communications between you and Elhardt Realty, Inc. Public property or government records. Other real estate professionals. Escrow, title, lending, or other transaction-related service providers. Advertising, website, or analytics platforms. Social media or advertising networks where permitted.
Purposes for Collecting Personal Information
We may collect personal information for purposes including:
Providing requested information. Providing real estate brokerage services. Communicating with prospective, current, and former clients. Educational and marketing communications. Facilitating real estate transactions. Maintaining transaction and business records. Complying with legal and regulatory obligations. Protecting our legal rights. Improving our services and communications.
Sale or Sharing of Personal Information
Elhardt Realty, Inc. does not sell personal information for monetary compensation.
We do not sell or share personal information with unrelated third parties for their own direct marketing purposes except where specifically authorized by you.
As stated above, mobile phone numbers, SMS opt-in information, and SMS consent data will not be sold or shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.
Information may be provided to service providers who assist us in operating our business, communicating with you, or completing services you requested, subject to appropriate limitations on their use of that information.
Requests Regarding Your Personal Information
California residents may contact us regarding applicable privacy rights by:
Email: brian@elhardtrealty.com
Phone: (626) 367-9532
We may need to verify your identity before responding to certain privacy requests.
California "Shine the Light" Law
California residents who have an established business relationship with us may request information regarding certain categories of personal information disclosed to third parties for their direct marketing purposes, where applicable.
Elhardt Realty, Inc. does not currently disclose customer personal information to unrelated third parties for their own direct marketing purposes without authorization.
Questions or requests may be sent to: brian@elhardtrealty.com
Cookies, Analytics, and Tracking Technologies
Our websites and third-party platforms may use cookies, analytics tools, pixels, or similar technologies to operate websites, understand website traffic, measure advertising activity, or improve services.
These technologies may be provided by our website host, advertising platforms, analytics providers, or other technology vendors.
Your browser may provide options to limit or block certain cookies or tracking technologies.
Third-Party Websites and Links
Our websites or communications may contain links to third-party websites or services such as Calendly, Google, Meta, Zoom, Brevo, Calendly, Canva, or other providers.
Elhardt Realty, Inc. is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security practices of independent third-party websites.
You should review the privacy policies and terms of those providers when using their services.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our services, technologies, legal requirements, or business practices.
Any updated Privacy Policy will be posted publicly with a revised "Last Updated" date.
Questions or Concerns
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how Elhardt Realty, Inc. handles personal information, please contact us at:
Elhardt Realty, Inc.
Email: brian@elhardtrealty.com
Phone: (626) 367-9532