Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 12/11/2025
This Privacy Policy describes how realista.ca ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses and protects personal information. We are committed to complying with applicable privacy laws in Canada, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), and to safeguarding information collected through this website.
By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- City or area of interest
- Details of property inquiries and showing requests
- Information submitted through contact, evaluation or registration forms
- Saved search criteria and favorite listings when you create an account
1.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the website, certain information may be collected automatically, such as:
- IP address
- Browser type and device type
- Pages visited and time spent on the website
- Referring website or campaign
- Cookie identifiers and similar tracking data
1.3 Real Estate Listing and Market Data
The website may display property listings and related market information obtained from third party sources, including Multiple Listing Service (MLS®) systems, local real estate boards and the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), as well as other authorized data providers. This data is subject to the rules, regulations and data-use policies of the relevant real estate boards and associations.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use personal information for the following purposes:
- To respond to your inquiries and provide requested information about properties or real estate services
- To arrange showings, evaluations, consultations or other real estate services
- To create and manage your user account, saved searches and favorite listings
- To send you listing alerts, market updates or newsletters (you may unsubscribe at any time)
- To improve the functionality, performance and user experience of the website
- To personalize property results and recommendations based on your interests
- To perform analytics and measure website usage and marketing effectiveness
- To comply with legal, regulatory and real estate board requirements
- To prevent fraud and protect the security and integrity of the website
3. Sharing of Information
3.1 Real Estate Professionals and Brokerage
Personal information you provide may be shared with:
- Olena Hrinkevych, Broker
- Lena consulting inc
- Canadian Home, Brokerage
and with authorized brokerage staff, for the purpose of responding to your inquiries, providing real estate services and facilitating potential real estate transactions.
3.2 Service Providers
We may share information with trusted third party service providers who assist in operating the website or delivering services, including:
- Website hosting and maintenance providers
- Customer relationship management and lead management platforms
- Email and marketing automation platforms
- Analytics services such as Google Analytics
- Advertising platforms such as Google Ads and Facebook Ads
- Authorized MLS®, IDX, DDF® and board data providers
These service providers are given access only to the information necessary to perform their functions and are required to protect the confidentiality of the information.
3.3 Legal and Regulatory Requirements
We may disclose information when required or permitted by law, including to comply with court orders, regulatory requirements, real estate board rules or to protect our rights or the rights of others.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
The website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and to collect information about how the website is used. This may include:
- Remembering your preferences, saved searches and login status
- Analyzing website traffic and performance
- Providing personalized content and property suggestions
- Running remarketing and advertising campaigns through platforms such as Google and Facebook
You can modify your browser settings to block or delete cookies, but some features of the website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
5. Retention of Information
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by applicable laws, regulations and brokerage policies. Information that is no longer required is securely deleted or anonymized.
6. Security
We use reasonable physical, technical and administrative measures to protect personal information against loss, theft and unauthorized access. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Children's Privacy
This website is intended for use by individuals who are at least 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
8. Your Rights
Subject to applicable law, you may request access to your personal information, request corrections to inaccurate information, or withdraw your consent to certain uses. Some requests may be subject to legal, regulatory or brokerage retention requirements.
9. Account Deletion and Withdrawal of Consent (Canada – PIPEDA)
Under the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), you have the right to withdraw your consent and request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal or contractual restrictions. How to Request Account Deletion
You may delete your account at any time by:- Logging into your account.
- Navigating to the Delete Account page.
Confirming your request using your password or the verification code sent to your registered email address.
Once your request is confirmed:
- Your account access will be permanently removed.
- Your saved searches, favourites, and valuation reports will be deleted.
- You will receive a confirmation email once deletion is complete.
Upon deletion:
- Personal information directly associated with your account will be permanently removed or anonymized.
- Legal obligations
- Fraud prevention
- Regulatory compliance
- Enforcement of agreements
Any retained information may be securely stored and used only for permitted purposes under applicable Canadian privacy laws.
Withdrawal of Consent
You may withdraw your consent to the collection, use, or disclosure of your personal information at any time by deleting your account or contacting us directly. Please note that withdrawing consent may limit your ability to use certain services.
Contact Information
If you are unable to access your account or would like to request deletion manually, please contact:Email: info@realista.ca ]
We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe, as required under PIPEDA.
10. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to make a privacy-related request, please contact:
Privacy Officer
Olena Hrinkevych
Lena consulting inc
Email: info@realista.ca
Phone: 647-981-6610
City: Toronto, Ontario
Brokerage: Canadian Home
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the Policy was last revised. Your continued use of the website after any changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Policy.