Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 26, 2026

Brokerage: Wahi Realty Inc., Brokerage

Representative: Aaron Robbins, Sales Representative / Realtor®

1. Introduction & Overview

Aaron Robbins and Wahi Realty Inc., Brokerage (“we,” “us,” or “our”) are committed to protecting the privacy, confidentiality, and security of personal information collected through our website artrealestate.ca.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information in compliance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), Ontario provincial privacy legislation, and the rules governed by the Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO).

2. Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when using our website, submitting inquiries, or requesting real estate services.

A. Information You Explicitly Provide

Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and physical mailing address when you submit contact forms, book buyer/seller consultations, or request property valuations.
Property Preferences & Real Estate Intent: Criteria regarding buying, selling, or leasing properties, price range, preferred locations, and timelines.
Communication Records: Notes, messages, or emails sent directly to us.

B. Information Collected Automatically

When visiting artrealestate.ca, technical information may be collected automatically via cookies and web analytics tools, including:

IP addresses, browser types, operating systems, referring URLs, and pages viewed on our site.
Search queries and listing filter usage via our property search tools (e.g., RealtyPress / MLS® search tools).

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the personal information collected for the following purposes:

To provide personalized real estate brokerage services, property search results, market evaluations, and client communication.
To schedule appointments, respond to inquiries, and deliver requested listing alerts or updates.
To comply with real estate regulatory obligations, brokerage compliance policies, FINTRAC (Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada) requirements, and legal standards under RECO.
To improve website functionality, user experience, and market analysis.

4. Disclosure of Personal Information

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

Wahi Realty Inc., Brokerage: Information is shared with our supervising brokerage, Wahi Realty Inc., Brokerage, to comply with real estate laws, transaction record-keeping, and office administration.
Real Estate Boards & MLS® Systems: Information necessary to process property transactions, display Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) data, or coordinate property showings with seller/buyer agents.
Service Providers: Trusted third-party vendors who assist in website hosting, IT support, CRM operations, or email distribution, bound by strict confidentiality obligations.
Legal & Regulatory Authorities: When required by law, court order, FINTRAC regulations, or RECO regulatory investigations.

5. Cookies and Web Analytics

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user navigation and analyze traffic patterns. You can choose to disable cookies through your web browser settings; however, doing so may impact certain website features or listing search capabilities.

6. Data Security & Storage

We implement industry-standard physical, technical, and administrative safeguards to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. While we strive to protect your personal data, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

7. Retention of Information

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by Ontario real estate regulations, financial compliance laws, and brokerage record-retention requirements.

8. Your Rights & Access

Under Canadian privacy laws, you have the right to:

Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
Withdraw your consent to the collection or use of your information at any time (subject to contractual or legal restrictions).

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

9. External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., MLS® portals, mortgage calculators, or social media pages). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party platforms. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any site you visit.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:

Aaron Robbins

Realtor® | Wahi Realty Inc., Brokerage

Brantford, ON, Canada

Phone: 1 519-802-4301

Website: artrealestate.ca