Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 14, 2026 | Version: 2.0
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Automatically Collected Information (Cookies)
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activity on Real Estate Hub. This includes:
- Google AdSense โ Advertising cookies for ad display and tracking (uses cookies)
- Amazon Associates โ Affiliate tracking cookies for purchase attribution (uses cookies)
- Google Analytics โ Analytics cookies for traffic analysis (uses cookies)
- Browser type, device type, IP address, pages visited, time spent on pages
We do not make false statements about cookie usage. Our advertising and affiliate partners use cookies as described below.
1.2 Real Estate Hub-Specific Data
When you use our mortgage, affordability, ROI, rent vs buy, closing costs, and property tax calculators, data such as real estate browsing data, calculator inputs, affiliate link clicks may be processed. All calculations are performed locally in your browser โ input values are not transmitted to our servers.
Data sensitivity: high (financial/real estate decision-making)
1.3 Information You Provide
If you contact us via email, we collect the information you voluntarily provide (name, email, message content).
2. How We Use Your Information
| Purpose | Legal Basis |
|---|---|
| Website operation | Legitimate interest |
| Affiliate link tracking | Consent |
| Ad personalization | Consent |
| Traffic analytics | Legitimate interest |
3. Third-Party Services & Data Sharing
We partner with the following third-party services that may collect your data through cookies:
| Service | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Google AdSense | Ad display & tracking |
| Amazon Associates | Affiliate purchase attribution |
| Google Analytics | Traffic analysis |
| Zillow, Better.com, Rocket Mortgage | Affiliate partners |
4. Global Privacy Control (GPC) โ Your Opt-Out Rights
We detect and honor browser Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals. When your browser has GPC enabled:
- We automatically opt you out of interest-based advertising
- We do not sell or share your personal information
- We stop cross-context behavioral advertising
How to enable GPC: Most modern browsers (Firefox, DuckDuckGo, Brave) support GPC. Visit globalprivacycontrol.org to learn how.
5. CCPA/CPRA โ California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), you have the right to:
- Know what personal information we collect, use, and share
- Delete your personal information (with certain exceptions)
- Opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information
- Non-discrimination for exercising your CCPA rights
To exercise these rights, visit our Do Not Sell My Personal Information page or email us at contact@site-admin.com with subject "CCPA Request".
Response time: We respond within 45 days as required by CCPA ยง1798.135.
6. GDPR โ EU/UK Data Subject Rights
If you are in the EU/UK, under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to:
- Access (Art. 15): Obtain a copy of your personal data
- Rectification (Art. 16): Correct inaccurate personal data
- Erasure (Art. 17): Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
- Restriction (Art. 18): Limit how we process your data
- Data portability (Art. 20): Receive your data in a portable format
- Object (Art. 21): Object to processing based on legitimate interests
To exercise GDPR rights, email contact@site-admin.com with subject "GDPR Request". Response within 30 days.
7. Data Retention
| Data Type | Retention |
|---|---|
| Analytics (anonymized) | 26 months |
| Affiliate tracking data | 60 days |
| Ad personalization data | 180 days |
| Contact email data | 12 months |
8. Children's Privacy
Our site is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If a parent or guardian becomes aware that their child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at contact@site-admin.com. We will delete such information promptly.
9. International Data Transfers
Your data is processed in the United States. For EU/UK users, we ensure appropriate safeguards under GDPR Chapter V for any cross-border data transfers.
10. Contact
General inquiries: contact@site-admin.com
CCPA requests: contact@site-admin.com (subject: "CCPA Request")
GDPR requests: contact@site-admin.com (subject: "GDPR Request")
Do Not Sell: Visit our Do Not Sell My Personal Information page